Companies can control costs by replacing annual merit or seniority increases or fixed salaries with which type of plans?

Nathan agreed to list his property for sale with Broker Chan. In the listing agreement, Nathan specified Broker Chan is not authorized to accept a deposit towards the purchase price from the buyer. What happens if Broker Chan produces a buyer?

a. He must refuse to accept any deposit. b. He cannot present the offer as written. c. If he accepts a deposit, he holds it as an agent of the buyer until the offer is accepted by the seller. d. If he accepts a deposit and the buyer rescinds the offer prior to acceptance by the seller, Chan is entitled to one-half of the deposit.

Managers who are asked to go into a particularly unstable country or one with a very low standard of living often receive a bonus called ________

A) hardship pay B) performance-related pay C) stock options D) fringe benefits