The textbook describes HR certification as a "career-long commitment that shows your peers, your employees, and your organization that you have mastered the principles of human resources and that you are dedicated to staying current in your profession." There are two major certifying bodies widely-recognized within the HR community: HRCI and SHRM. Based on your textbook readings and the assigned readings from the certifying bodies, is it important for an HR professional to be certified? Why or why not?

Which of the following statements is correct? a. two firms with identical sales and operating costs but with different amounts of debt and tax rates will have different operating incomes by definition. b. free cash flow (fcf) is, essentially, the cash flow that is available for interest and dividends after the company has made the investments in current and fixed assets that are necessary to sustain ongoing operations. c. retained earnings as reported on the balance sheet represent cash and, therefore, are available to distribute to stockholders as dividends or any other required cash payments to creditors and suppliers. d. if a firm is reporting its income in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, then its net income as reported on the income statement should be equal to its free cash flow. e. after-tax operating income is calculated as ebit(1 - t) + depreciation.

Which law would encourage more people to become homeowners but not encourage risky loans that could end in foreclosure? options: offering first time homebuyers tax-free accounts to save for down payments requiring all mortgages to be more affordable, interest-only loans outlawing home inspections and appraisals by mortgage companies limiting rent increases to less than 2% a year

Which of the following distribution systems offers speed and reliability when emergency supplies are needed overseas? a. railroadsb. airfreightc. truckingd. pipelinese. waterways