Pension Data for Sewell Corporation Include the Following for the Current

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Essay

Pension data for Sewell Corporation include the following for the current calendar year:
Discount rate, 8%
Expected return on plan assets, 10%
Actual return on plan assets, 12%
Required:
Assuming cash contributions were made at the end of the year, what was the amount of those contributions?
$\begin{array}{lr}\text { PBO, January 1 } & \$ 620,000,000 \\\text { Plan assets, January 1 } & 630,000,000 \\\text { Plan assets, December 31 } & 670,000,000 \\\text { Benefit payments to retirees, December 31 } & 55,000,000\end{array}$

Comprehend how empowerment differs from delegation and its impact on organizational dynamics.

Identify practices that can increase or decrease the perception of organizational politics.

Recognize the importance of social awareness and communication skills in navigating organizational politics.

Understand the concept of empowerment and factors that contribute to its effectiveness.

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