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A cube with a side of length 2 m is suspended at a depth of 1000 m inside the ocean. Its top and bottom sides are parallel with the surface of the water. What is the magnitude of difference in the force due to fluid pressure on the top of the cube and on the bottom of the cube? Take the density of the sea water to be 1025 kg/m3.  (Hint: This force difference between the top and bottom faces is the buoyancy force).

The hypothalamus is the “gateway” to the brain, processing sensory information to the cortex.

Please read the poem carefully, and then implement the guidelines as you type your Final Literary Analysis. 

Flood stage refers to:

Stone Company uses a standard costing system that allows 2.0 pounds of direct materials for one finished product unit. During July, the company purchased 44,000 pounds of direct materials for $277,200, and manufactured 12,400 finished units. The standard direct materials cost allowed for the units manufactured is $148,800. The performance report shows that Stone has an unfavorable variance in direct materials usage of $4,900. Also, the company records any price variance for materials at the time of purchase.What was the flexible material variance?

General Global Business Questions Please answer the following questions. One (1) point per question for a total of 5 points.    1.    Which of the following is an example of an informal institution: a.    Lawsb.    Culturec.    Rulesd.    Regulations 2.    From a Corporate Social Responsibility viewpoint, which of the following groups are considered stakeholders of a multinational company: a.    Employeesb.    Customersc.    Local Communitiesd.    Stockholderse.    All of the above   3.    Globalization is: a.    The close integration of MNE’s of the world b.    The close integration of countries and peoples of the worldc.    Supported by nearly all worldwide NGO’s d.    Opposed  by nearly all MNE’s    4.    MNE’s possess both tangible and intangible capabilities/resources. Which of the following is an example of a tangible capability/resource: a.    Company reputationb.    Innovation process  c.    Management talentd.    Manufacturing plant   5.    Currently, US dollar to Euro exchange rate is 1 euro = US $ 1.12. If the US dollar strengthens (appreciates) by 10% against the Euro, the new exchange will be: a.    1 Euro = US $ 1.23b.    1 Euro = US $ 1.01c.    1 Euro = US $ 1.12d.    1 Euro = 2 Yuan

There are three primary approaches when hiring staff for positions in a foreign country. a.    Explain the three staffing approaches  b.    Assume you a young French person and work for Tesco (a large UK retail and grocery company; they compete worldwide against Walmart). Tesco has promoted and transferred you to become the General Manager of a newly built retail store in Indonesia. Your immediate goal is to help Tesco hire people to work in the Indonesian store and hold a spectacular grand opening within the next three (3) months. a. Discuss the staffing approach you would follow to hire both your local management team and store workers. b. Briefly (2 sentences) explain why your approach will be the most successful one in this situation. c. What is an expatriate? Why do companies use them?

Describe the conditions under which intergroup contact can help to reduce stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.

According to the stereotype content model, which dimension reflects a person or group’s likely intentions to provide benefits or inflict harm?

Which of the following is correct about privilege in historically dominant groups?