2. Blue Whale Moving and Storage recently purchased a warehouse building in Santiago. The manager has two good options for moving pallets of stored goods in

and around the facility. Alternative 1 includes a 4000-pound capacity, electric forklift

(P = $-30,000; n = 12 years; AOC = $-1000 per year; S = $8000), and 500 new pallets

at $10 each. The forklift operator's annual salary and indirect benefits are estimated

at $32,000. Alternative 2 involves the use of two electric pallet movers ("walkies")

each with a 3000-pound capacity (for each mover, P = $-2000; n = 4 years; AOC =

$-150 per year; no salvage) and 800 pallets at $10 each. The two operators' salaries

and benefits will total $55,000 per year. For both options, new pallets are purchased

now and every 2 years that the equipment is in use. (a) If the MARR is 8% per year,

select the better alternative.

Acolleague from the plant in germany has arrived at the chicago plant to share insights on a recent product line changeover implemented in germany. this changeover has saved thousands of euros at the german facility, but jim does not think it will work in the united states. jim feels that there is a completely different attitude towards work and innovation in the u. s., and in fact, thinks the german facility is technologically behind his plant. additionally, the colleague often mispronounces words when he speaks english, and doesn't dress appropriately for the u. s. office. he showed up to work on the plant floor in a formal suit and tie, with dress shoes that had a slippery sole. however, the colleague is a guest, and it is important that jim pretends to be interested. identify the listening barriers. check all that apply. thought speed grandstanding faking attention nonverbal distractions psychological barriers