Stating that two events are statistically independent means that the probability of one event occurring is independent of the probability of the other event having occurred

Nontariff trade barriers have increased in popularity in part because they ________

A) generate profits for foreign firms B) can be concealed from the WTO C) are easy for governments to enforce D) reduce smuggling along borders

Which of the following, if true, undermines the argument that the critical incident method is the most appropriate performance appraisal tool for Suzanne to use?

Wilson Consulting is a management consulting firm with seventy employees. As associate vice president of marketing, Suzanne Boyle is responsible for conducting performance appraisals of the twelve employees under her direct supervision. Suzanne plans to use the critical incident method to evaluate the performance of her subordinates. A) Other departments at Wilson Consulting have seen employee performance improve as a result of providing ongoing evaluations. B) Due to economic difficulties, the firm will be laying off the two lowest-performing employees in Suzanne's department. C) Employee performance standards are closely aligned with Wilson Consulting's long-term strategic plans. D) Suzanne will be conducting performance appraisals in conjunction with the HR manager to ensure EEO compliance.