1. The department manager is using a combination of methods and has forecast sales of toasters at a local department store. The manager wants to compare an exponential smoothing forecast to a naive forecast to see which forecast is better at predicting sales of toasters. The exponential smoothing forecast has a MAD of 15.78. The naive forecast has a MAD of 20.25 during the same time period. Which forecast is more accurate?

The naive forecast

There is not enough information to determine which forecast is better

Both forecasts are the same

The exponential smoothing forecast

2. Using the Internet read at least 2 articles each on Transactional Vs Transformational Leadership. Summarize the articles in 300 words or more.

Provide appropriate reference.

3. What are the four major provisions of workers’ compensation statutes?

4. Why were workers’ compensation laws established by the individual states? (List four.)