Adam published his personal opinion about the current condition of politics stating,"Though the government is unable to fulfill the demands of the public,they demand votes;they really are beggars on streets." Can politicians sue him for defamation under tort?
A) No,because as a general rule the material in a newspaper is totally exempted.
B) Yes,because defamation in a newspaper is always a tort.
C) Yes,because Adam wrote even though he did not have authority.
D) No,because statements of pure opinion do not amount to defamation.

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Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is the option D: No, because statements of pure opinion do not amount to defamation.

Explanation:

To begin with, the fact that Adam have published his personal opinion about a certain topic does not directly indicates that his opinion, in the case of being a hard critic of something, is to be considered a defamation due to the fact that those kind of statements are protected by law in the United States according to the First Amendment to the United States so therefore that his pure opinion is under the freedom of speech regime. That is why that politicians would not be able to sue him for defamation under tort.


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A small publishing company is planning to publish a new book. The production costs will include one-time fixed costs (such as editing) and variable costs (such as printing). The one-time fixed costs will total 49982. The variable costs will be $8.50 per book. The publisher will sell the finished product to bookstores at a price of 25.25 per book. How many books must the publisher produce and sell so that the production costs will equal the money from sales

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Answer:

Break-even point in units= 2,984 units

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

The one-time fixed costs will total 49982. The variable costs will be $8.50 per book. The publisher will sell the finished product to bookstores for 25.25 per book

To calculate the break-even point in units, we need to use the following formula:

Break-even point in units= fixed costs/ contribution margin per unit

Break-even point in units= 49,982/ (25.25 - 8.5)

Break-even point in units= 2,984 units

Part 1 Using the refusal skills sequence, complete the case scenario by indicating how you would refuse to be involved in the situation. Include all eight steps of the refusal sequence, and use the format indicated below for each step. (List the step then the action) Example: 1. What are they asking me to do and why? They are asking me to participate in an activity that is illegal and against my personal values. (Double space after each answer.) Case Study Number ____________ 1. What are they asking me to do and why? 2. Label what they are asking you to do (i.e. illegal, dangerous, etc.). 3. Determine the consequences if you get caught or if you participate in this activity. 4. Communicate my refusal. 5. Say no. 6. Use "I" statements. 7. Suggest an alternative. 8. Leave the scene and avoid questionable places.

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Incomplete question.

Full Question and Explanation:

1. What are they asking me to do and why?

They are asking me to do things both illegal and sexual that I do not believe in doing.

2. Label what they are asking you to do (i.e. illegal, dangerous, etc.).

It is Illegal, sexual, and dangerous

3. Determine the consequences if you get caught or if you participate in this activity.

I could get infected with a disease or even get arrested by law enforcement agents.

4. Communicate my refusal.

I do not do such things and I will not follow others in their wrongful course.

5. Say no.

No matter what you say, I say no!

6. Use "I" statements.

I feel that you do not consider my feelings when you try to force me because I don't want to do these things.

7. Suggest an alternative.

No, lets go and watch a movie at the movie theater.

8. Leave the scene and avoid questionable places.

My mom must be waiting for me by now, I'll have to go home.

Sheridan Company, had 837000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017. On July 1, 2018, an additional 40600 shares of common stock were issued for cash. Sheridan also had unexercised stock options to purchase 31400 shares of common stock at $15 per share outstanding at the beginning and end of 2018. The average market price of Sheridan's common stock was $20 during 2018. What is the number of shares that should be used in computing diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2018

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Answer:

865,150  shares  

Explanation:

The calculation of shares for diluted earning per share is shown below:-

Shares for diluted earning per share = Outstanding shares + Issued shares + Stock option

= 837,000 + (40,600 × 6 ÷ 12) + ((31,400 - (31,400 × $15 ÷ $20)

= 837,000 + 20,300 + 7,850

= 865,150  shares

Therefore we have applied the above formula.

A federal bank examiner came to a bank in Jacksonville. He audited the books and he checked out the staff and the office facilities. He checked the public rooms and the lunch room. Everything was thoroughly examined. Later, he charged the branch manager with a violation of the Federal Fair Housing Act because he did not see:

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Answer:

Eminent domain for the public good.

Explanation:

He charged the branch manager because he didn't see eminent domain for public use.

In eminent domain the government, the government the government has the power to take private property for public use.

The bank is a public place and as such are required to have a public domain that is members of the public or for civic use. Such a party is likely going to be for public use or it could be delegated to third parties.

Assume that you plan to buy a share of XYZ stock today and to hold it for 2 years. Your expectations are that you will not receive a dividend at the end of Year 1, but you will receive a dividend of $9.25 at the end of Year 2. In addition, you expect to sell the stock for $150 at the end of Year 2. If your expected rate of return is 16 percent, how much should you be willing to pay for this stock today?

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Answer:

Price to be paid today = $118.35

Explanation:

The price of a share can be calculated using the dividend valuation model  

According to this model the value of share is equal to the sum of the present values of its future cash dividends discounted at the required rate of return.  

The model can applied as follows:

PV of dividend = D×(1+r) ^(-n)

D- dividend , r - required rate , n- number of year

D- 9.25,  r - 16%, n = 2

PV of dividend = 9.25 × (1.16)^(-2)= 6.9

PV of disposal value

PV of dividend = F ×  (1+r) ^(-n)

D- disposal value  , r - required rate , n- number of year

PV of disposal value  = 150 × (1.16)^(-2)= 111.47

Price to be paid today

Total present value  =  6.9  +  111.47  = 118.35

Price to be paid today = $118.35

Margarita, age 30, used to work 80 hours a week as a corporate lawyer. this year she quit her job to take care of her five-month-old daughter. she is currently not looking for a job. the survey conducted by the bureau of labor statistics will count margarita today as choose one:

a. not in the labor force.

b. not in the working-age population.

c. a discouraged worker.

d. employed.

e. unemployed.

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Answer: a) Not in the labor force

Explanation:

The category of people not in the labour force are those who either have no interest in working for someone, have retired, or has resigned(with no intentions to work for anyone). This category of persons have no interest in taking up job positions as they want to either rest, face another aspect of their life or can't work again due to their age. Margarita is in the category of those not in the labour force as she looks towards taking care of her daughter and won't be in for any job at the moment.

Johnstone’s Realty is a new discount, menu-based brokerage firm. Its approach usually results in a lower listing commission rate than other firms offer. Johnstone’s also offers a lower cooperating brokerage split than most other firms. Business is booming for Johnstone's, and the remaining firms in town are concerned. These brokers agree to not show Johnstone’s listings to their buyer clients. What is this an example of?

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Answer:

"Group boycotting " is the right solution.

Explanation:

Team or group boycott corresponds to something like an organization's decided reluctance to work with some other company unless they prevent from working with such a possible rival attempting to expand the marketplace. This seems to be an accepted-upon reluctance by rivals to negotiate with another company unless someone prevents people from negotiating with a possible opponent pursuing market entry.

So that the given scenario would be an example of Group boycotting.

function of the money.​

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Answer:

The function of money is that it allows us to buy things and exchange it for things we want.

In the second case study, why did the court MOST likely feel that the agent's limited dealings with the buyer did not constitute the creation of an agency? A) The agent never spoke directly with the buyer. B) Dual agency is illegal. C) The buyer and agent did not complete an agency agreement, either oral or written. D) The buyer did not like the agent from the very beginning.

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Answer:

C) The buyer and agent did not complete an agency agreement, either oral or written.

Explanation:

Agency agreement, which is a binding contract between an agent and another person, (most likely a buyer) is an important document which helps to establish the relationship between both and the agency which renders the help. Since, there was no agreement whether oral or written, their dealings do not constitute the creation of an agency.

In an addendum to the purchase and sale contract, the seller agrees to paint the house before conveying the house to the buyer. The weather changes, and the seller is unable to finish painting the house before closing. This is an example of _______.

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Answer:  Partial performance

Explanation:

Partial performance is described as the completion of a job that forms a portion of a contract.

Here,  the seller agrees to paint the house before conveying the house to the buyer. The weather changes, and the seller is unable to finish painting the house before closing.

This indicates a part of job is done.

Hence, this is an example of partial performance.

Tasty Pasta in an American fast food restaurant chain with locations in 20 countries. When the company enters a new foreign market, it usually selects a combination of franchising and master subsidiaries. These master subsidiaries are joint ventures with local partners because of the advantages joint ventures bring to Tasty Pasta. Specifically, joint ventures are politically more acceptable and they:_________.A) Help realize location and experience curve economies
B) Avoid high transport costs
C) Ensure a steady stream of loyalty payments .
D) Tend to provide a higher control over technology.
E) Bring a degree of local knowledge to the subsidiary.

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Answer: Bring a degree of local knowledge to the subsidiary.

Explanation:

Joint Venture is a form of business organization whereby two or more parties come together and use the skills and resources that they both have to achieve a common goal.

Based on the scenario in the question, Joint ventures are politically more acceptable and they also bring a degree of local knowledge to the subsidiary.

A bagel company bakes a specialty bagel that it sells by the dozen every day. These specialty bagels can only be baked early in the morning before the store opens for business. The company estimates that the daily demand (in dozens) for its specialty bagel is distributed as follows: Specialty bagels arc sold by the dozen only at a cost of $9.00 per dozen. The cost to make one bagel is $0.50. Leftover specialty bagels arc sold by the dozen the next day for a 50% discount. The optimal number of specialty bagels that should be baked tomorrow (in dozens) is:________ a) 5 dozen. b) 4 dozen. c) 3 dozen. d) 2 dozen.

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Answer:

b) 4 dozen

Explanation:

The computation of the optimal number of specially bagels i.e expected value is shown below:

As we know that

Expected value = Demand × probability

= 1 dozens × 0.10 + 2 dozens × 0.15 + 3 dozens × 0.20 + 4 dozens × 0.25 + 5 dozens × 0.30

= 0.1 + 0.3 + 0.6 + 1 + 1.5

= 3.5 dozen or 4 dozen

Hence, the correct option is b.

Andrea hired Jack to be the sales agent for her paintings. However, in a month's time, she terminated the agency with Jack. Harold, a customer who had dealt with Jack earlier, was not aware of the termination. Harold approached Jack to buy a painting and wrote him a check of $5,000, the advance payment for the painting which Jack promised would be delivered in two weeks. When Jack did not contact Harold later, Harold demanded that Andrea honor the contract, since Jack sold the picture as her agent. Which of the following is true of this situation?
A. Since Jack had apparent authority, Andrea is liable to honor his contract with Harold.
B. Harold's duty was to contact Andrea. His failure to do this removes her liability to honor the contract.
C. Jack had express authority as Andrea's agent, which is not terminated with the termination of their agency.
D. As Andrea terminated the agency with Jack in violation of his rights, Jack has the direct authority to sell her paintings.

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Answer:

A. Since Jack had apparent authority, Andrea is liable to honor his contract with Harold.

Explanation:

The Contract defines that when two or more persons bound for a purpose legally.

Contract = Agreement + enforceble

Here as per the given situation Andrea hired Jack as the sales representative for her portraits. She suspended the organisation with Jack though, in a month's time.

Harold, a client who had previously worked with Jack, was not informed of the closure. Harold contacted Jack to purchase a painting, and gave him a $5,000 check, the painting advance payment that Jack agreed would be shipped in two weeks.

As Jack later failed to reach Harold, Harold requested that Andrea uphold the deal, as Jack sold the picture as her agent

Andrea is liable to uphold his deal with Harold, as Jack had obvious authority.

Ashley bought a desktop computer and a laptop computer. Before finance charges, the laptop cost $350 more than the desktop. She paid for the computers using two different financing plans. For the desktop the interest rate was 7% per year, and for the laptop it was 6% per year. The total finance charges for one year were $398. How much did each computer cost before finance charges

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Answer:

Laptop = $3250

Desktop = $2900

Explanation:

Total finance charge = $398

Laptop cost = 350 + x

Desktop = X

Workings

Finance cost = (7% *X ) + (6% * 350+x ) = 398

0,07 X + 0.06 X + 21 = 398

0.13 X + 21 = 398

0.13 X = 398 -21

0.13 X = 377

Therefore ,X = 377/0.13

=2900

Cost of Desktop = 2900

Cost of Laptop =2900+350 =3,250

Becker Industries is considering an all equity capital structure against one with both debt and equity. The all equity capital structure would consist of 30,000 shares of stock. The debt and equity option would consist of 15,000 shares of stock plus $255,000 of debt with an interest rate of 8 percent. What is the break-even level of earnings before interest and taxes between these two options

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Answer:

The break-even level of earnings before interest and taxes is $47,200

Explanation:

EBIT = Earnings before interest and taxes

EPS = Earnings per share

I = interest

n = number of equity shares

n1, n2 = number of equity shares outstanding after adopting financing plans 1 and 2

n1=30,000

n2= 15,000

Break-even EBIT level   is the indifferent point where EPS under alternative financing plan is the same.

Mathematically, the break-even EBIT level is:   EBIT/ n1 = (EBIT - I ) / n2

EBIT/30,000 =(EBIT -295,000 x 8%/ 15,000)  

EBIT/2 = EBIT - 23,600

2*EBIT - 23,600 x 2 = EBIT

2EBIT - EBIT= 47,200

EBIT= $47,200

On May 10, 2017, Vaughn Co. enters into a contract to deliver a product to Greig Inc. on June 15, 2017. Greig agrees to pay the full contract price of $1,990 on July 15, 2017. The cost of the goods is $1,310. Vaughn delivers the product to Greig on June 15, 2017, and receives payment on July 15, 2017. Prepare the journal entries for Vaughn related to this contract. Either party may terminate the contract without compensation until one of the parties performs.

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Answer:

June 15, 2017, goods sold on account to Greig

Dr Accounts receivable 1,990

    Cr Sales revenue 1,990

Dr Cost of goods sold 1,310

    Cr Merchandise inventory 1,310

July 15, 2017, payment collected from Greig

Dr Cash 1,990

    Cr Accounts receivable 1,990

The transaction must be recorded only after some type of consideration is exchanged between the parties.

Little Tots Gym has a required rate of return of 13%. The gym is considering the purchase of $12,500 of new equipment. The internal rate of return on the project has been calculated to be 11%. This project:________

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Answer:

This project is good and be should be accepted for implementation.

Explanation:

The IRR is the discount rate that equates the present value of cash inflows to that of cash outflows. At the IRR, the Net Present Value (NPV) of a project is equal to zero  

If the IRR greater than the required rate of return , we accept the project for implementation  

If the IRR is less than that the required rate , we reject the project for implementation  

For  Little Tots Gym, the IRR of the project (13%) is higher than the required rate of return of 11%, hence the project is good and be should be accepted for implementation

Economic profit in the long run is: Group of answer choices possible for both a pure monopoly and a pure competitor. possible for a pure monopoly but not for a pure competitor. impossible for both a pure monopolist and a pure competitor. only possible when barriers to entry are nonexistent.

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Answer:

possible for a pure monopoly but not for a pure competitor

Explanation:

The economic profits are the profits in which the firm could be earned by the market power

As we know that in the perfect competition there is a freedom for entry and exit to the markets and also in this no market power due to which its profits are zero

Therefore it should be possible for the pure monopoly, not the pure competitor

Hence, option b is correct

why does human want change over a period of time ?​

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Every human has a desire for better standards of living. For this, they need to change with their desires and wants for the better in terms of food, clothing, and living

XYZ assigns $6,000,000 of its accounts receivables as collateral for a $2 million 8% loan with a bank. Sun Inc. also pays a finance fee of 1% on the transaction upfront. What would be recorded as a gain (loss) on the transfer of receivables

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Answer:

$0

Explanation:

Data provided in the question

Account receivable assigned = $6,000,000

For Collateral = $2 million

Percentage = 8%

Finance fee = 1%

Based on the above information, the amount of gain or loss that should be recorded at the time of transfer of receivable is zero as the account receivable is used for a collateral purpose ,not for sale purpose

Therefore, the $0 should be recorded

Which of the following is an element of a CPA firm’s quality control policies and procedures applicable to the firm’s auditing practice? Acceptance of a client relationship. Efficiency of organizational structures. Computer information processing. Professional skepticism of management.

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Answer:

The correct answer is A

Explanation:

In addition to Independence, Integrity, and Objectivity ; Personnel Management ; Engagement Performance ; and Monitoring

the Public Accounting rules  of Quality Control Standards require that a firm, as a matter of policy, must continually practice the Acceptance and Continuance of Clients and Engagements .

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In an inert organizational culture, poor working relationships frequently develop between the organization and its employees. the organization tries to avoid layoffs. the organization emphasizes long-term employment. employees regularly receive rewards for their performance. values and norms help the organization build momentum.

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Answer:

The correct answer is:  the organization emphasizes long-term employment.

Explanation:

An inert organizational culture is one that does not seek to adapt to new work processes and trends whose objective is to innovate and facilitate work and processes.

They are usually organizations whose culture is focused on more inflexible and rigid internal policies, whose focus is on the establishment of processes and does not focus on the relationships and integration of workers.

This type of organization focuses on long-term employment, which can culminate in the lack of innovation in personnel, ideas, processes and the improvement of total quality.

In an inert organizational culture, poor working relationships frequently develop between the organization and its employees the organization emphasizes long-term employment. Thus, option B is correct.

An organizational culture that is inert does not attempt to change in response to emerging trends and work processes with the aim of innovating and streamlining work and procedures.

They are often businesses whose internal rules are more strict and inflexible, whose emphasis is on establishing procedures rather than on fostering connections and worker integration.

Long-term employment is the main focus of this kind of organization, which can lead to a lack of innovation in staff, concepts, procedures, and overall quality.

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Harlose Suits faced a lot of complaints from customers when its recent batch of goods was dispatched. The employees at Harlose Suits, hence, had to rework on the returned items, and in some cases, the company had to even replace the faulty goods. In this case, the costs incurred by Harlose Suits are an example of _____.

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Answer:

External failure costs.

Explanation:

These are explained to be the faults or defects a customer finds out or see after receiving his good and leaves the factory or finds out when goods or services has been delivered to him/her.

This can be either internal or external. When seen to be an internal aspect of the failure, costs result from identification of defects before they are shipped to customers. Some of these could include rejected products, reworking of defective units, scrap and also downtime caused by quality problem. It is said that a firms appraisal activities creates chances greater than the chance of catching defects internally and the greater the level of internal failure costs. This is the price that is paid to avoid incurring external failure costs, which can be devastating.

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