Identifying agency problems, costs, and resolutions Explain why each of the following situations is an agency problem and what costs to the firm might result from it. Suggest how the problem might be dealt with short of firing the individual(s) involved. a. The front desk receptionist routinely takes an extra 20 minutes of lunch to run personal errands. b. Division managers are padding cost estimates in order to show short-term efficiency gains when the costs come in lower than the estimates. c. The firm’s chief executive officer has secret talks with a competitor about the possibility of a merger in which (s)he would become the CEO of the combined firms. d. A branch manager lays off experienced full-time employees and staffs customer service positions with part-time or temporary workers to lower employment costs and raise this year’s branch profit. The manager’s bonus is based on profitability.
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Juan's investment portfolio was valued at $125,640 at the beginning of the year. during the year, juan received $603 in interest income and $298 in dividend income. juan also sold shares of stock and realized $1,459 in capital gains. juan's portfolio is valued at $142,608 at the end of the year. all income and realized gains were reinvested. no funds were contributed or withdrawn during the year. what is the amount of income juan must declare this year for income tax purposes?
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