A Sample of Firms Was Selected from the High Tech

question 8

Essay

A sample of firms was selected from the high tech industry (Industry = 1) and the financial services sector (Industry = 0). Data were collected on the following variables: turnover rate, job growth, number of employees, and innovative index (higher scores indicate a more innovative and creative organizational culture). Below are the multiple regression results. a. Write out the estimated regression equation.
b. Are all of the independent variables significant in this regression equation (using α = 0.05)? Explain.
c. Interpret the coefficient of the Industry.
d. An alternative multiple regression model is fit to these data and the results are shown below. Which model is better? Explain. e. Based on the scatterplot below, is it appropriate to use Industry as an indicator variable in this regression model? Explain. f. Using the better model, predict turnover rate for a firm in the financial services sector with 1000 employees, an innovative index of 50 and 2% job growth rate.

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Definitions:

Bargaining Unit

Employees joined together for the purpose of collective bargaining.

Wage Increase

An upward adjustment in employees' salaries or wages, often due to economic conditions, labor market pressures, or performance.

Union Members

Individuals who belong to a labor union, which is an organization that represents workers' interests in negotiations with employers.

Workers

Individuals engaged in a particular activity or employment, either for wages or as part of a specified task.