Exhibit 12.4. The Following Questions Use the Information Below

question 9

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12.4.
The following questions use the information below.
The manager of a Washington, DC sightseeing tour company is concerned about overbooking for one of his bus tours. The bus has 15 seats but sometimes there are empty seats. His records show that about 20% of ticket holders do not show up for their tour. Tickets cost $10 and are non-refundable. If the manager overbooks the tour and more than 15 passengers show up, some of them will be bumped to a later tour. This bumping costs the company $25 in various expenses to keep the customer happy until the next tour. The manager wants to see what happens to profits if 18 reservations are accepted.
-Using the information in Exhibit 12.4, what formula should go in cell C14 of the worksheet to determine the Cost of Bumping Passengers?

• A) =C5*MAX(C10-C4,0)
• B) =C5*MAX(C10,0)
• C) =MAX(C10-C4,0)
• D) =C5*MAX(C10,C4)

Discuss the ethical considerations and effects of power use on personnel and organizational outcomes.

Describe the tactics and skills necessary for gaining, maintaining, and balancing power in organizations.

Analyze the historical and philosophical perspectives on power and their implications for modern leadership and organizational strategies.

Evaluate the role of power and politics in organizational decision-making and environmental adaptation.

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