Sherpa Company manufactures tents and sleeping bags. Tents are priced at $80, have variable cost of $55, and direct fixed costs of $120,000. Sleeping bags are priced at $60, have variable cost of $35, and direct fixed costs of $66,000. Common fixed costs equal $200,000. Last year, the division sold 5,000 tents and 10,000 sleeping bags. Use the minus sign to indicate negative numbers. A. What was the segment margin for tents last year? $ B. What was the segment margin for sleeping bags last year? $ C. What was Sherpa's operating income (loss) last year? $ D. If Sherpa stopped making tents, what would operating income (loss) be?

Acolleague from the plant in germany has arrived at the chicago plant to share insights on a recent product line changeover implemented in germany. this changeover has saved thousands of euros at the german facility, but jim does not think it will work in the united states. jim feels that there is a completely different attitude towards work and innovation in the u.s., and in fact, thinks the german facility is technologically behind his plant. additionally, the colleague often mispronounces words when he speaks english, and doesn't dress appropriately for the u.s. office. he showed up to work on the plant floor in a formal suit and tie, with dress shoes that had a slippery sole. however, the colleague is a guest, and it is important that jim pretends to be interested. identify the listening barriers. check all that apply. thought speed grandstanding faking attention nonverbal distractions psychological barriers