If the outsource vendor's employees have gained significant knowledge of the company, ending the agreement is a major risk

Research indicates which of the following factors is the strongest predictor of job performance?

a. general mental ability b. work attitudes c. stress d. positive work attitudes

This year, Beck gave $5,000 cash to a nephew, canceled $3,000 of the same nephew's indebtedness, donated $1,500 to a political party, and gave $1,200 of municipal bonds to a parent. What is the amount of Beck's gifts before considering the gift tax annual exclusion?

A. $5,000 B. $8,000 C. $9,200 D. $10,700