Using multiple forms of supporting material during a presentation usually has the effect of:

Acme Company makes the following estimates for the upcoming year: total annual manufacturing overhead costs of $810,000, total annual direct labor hours of 25,000 hours, and total annual machine hours of 40,000 hours. Acme’s direct labor costs are $36 per hour. Which of the following overhead rates accurately reflects Acme’s expected overhead costs?

Why is a shorter version of a presentation often more effective than a longer version of that same presentation?

Marvin is trying to create a comforting and shared experience with the audience during the eulogy of his close cousin, Gale. How could Marvin best create this experience?

Lars was preparing his speech on the benefits of long-term-care insurance. “I’m going to lead with this first argument in favor of buying these plans, then move to these other three arguments in favor, then show this video clip of an expert advocating these plans, then finish with my two best arguments to convince the audience that this is a good idea!” “But when are you going to present the opposing view?” asked his roommate, Torsten. “Oh, I’m not,” Lars replied. “I’m going one-sided all the way. That’s the most effective approach.” “Well…” Torsten began. What does Torsten know that Lars doesn’t?

“True patriots support democracy!” the political candidate inveigled. “Freedom, liberty, justice . . . these are principles for which we stand! A person without patriotism is like a person without a soul!” Although these words sound powerful, what problem do they share?

Ethical questions arise:

Megan’s baby is crying and she is trying to understand why. Megan would be making the fundamental attribution error if she were to conclude that her baby

In Operational Planning, an organization must understand how much consumers are willing to purchase and the organization must know how much of the products they can actually produce. What are these 2 concepts?

Which plan is utilized by 1st line managers who manage employees who directly manufacture products or work face to face with customers?