What performance appraisal system has been described as fostering cutthroat competition, paranoia, and general ill will among employees?

Jack, an employee of Desert Sky, Inc, has gross salary for May of $16,000

The entire amount is under the OASDI limit of $117,000 and thus subject to FICA. He is also subject to federal income tax at a rate of 24%. Which of the following is a part of the journal entry for accrual of the employer payroll taxes? (Assume a FICA-OASDI Tax of 6.2% and FICA-Medicare Tax of 1.45%.) Jack's income to date exceeds the FUTA and SUTA tax income limits. A) credit to Salaries Payable for $16,000 B) debit to Cash for $11,256.00 C) debit to Employee Income Taxes payable of $3,840.00 D) credit to FICA-Medicare Taxes Payable of $232.00

Which of the following functions of public relations departments involves presenting news and information about the organization in the most positive light?

A) corporate communications B) product publicity C) lobbying D) counseling E) press relations