Which of the following stages of the classic linear approach of a new product development process is related to continuous updating and refinement of products and services?

Sarah and Bill were recently hired at the local manufacturing plant. Before being hired, they were interviewed by the team members with whom they were going to work. The team contained members from various areas of the manufacturing process. As part of the training process, Sarah and Bill met the other team members a number of times, and learned how to perform several administrative tasks, including scheduling work assignments for the team. Sarah and Bill's new team is an example of a _____.

A. Project team B. Advice team C. Virtual team D. Self-managed team E. Centralized team

Tana's divorce decree requires Tana to make the following transfers to her former spouse during the current year: Alimony payments of $3,000. Child support of $2,000. Property division of stock with a basis of $4,000 and a fair market value of $6,500. What is the amount of Tana's alimony deduction?

a) $7,000 b) $11,500 c) $9,500 d) $3,000