What is the primary task of communication in low-context cultures?

Sierra Semiconductors produces 100,000 high-tech computer chips per month. Each chip uses a component that Sierra makes in-house. The variable costs to make the component are $1.30 per unit, and the fixed costs are $1,100,000 per month. The company has been approached by a foreign producer who can supply the component, within acceptable quality standards, for $1.20 each. If the company chooses to outsource, fixed costs can be reduced by 40%. There are no other uses for the facilities currently employed in making the component. What would be the effect on operating income, if the company decides to outsource?

A) There would be no effect on operating income. B) Operating income would increase by $450,000. C) Operating income would increase by $120,000. D) Operating income would decrease by $10,000.

Alice is alleging that her supervisor required her to have sex with him in order to obtain a promotion. If this can be proven by Alice this form of sexual harassment is known as:

A. Hostile environment harassment. B. Quid pro quo harassment. C. Physical harassment. D. Mental harassment. E. Economic harassment.