The best way to negotiate for an increase in starting salary is to a. try to ask other employees at the company what they make b. research similar jobs before negotiating c. tell your boss they are a cheapskate d. let your boss know you really need this job select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

The best way for you to negotiate an increase in starting salary is to research similar jobs, note what their starting pay is, and provide the list to your boss. Most jobs will match what other people are paying because they need employees. The best way to lose your job right off the bat is to tell your boss that he is a cheapskate. I do not advise this.

(a) the value to Shane of the option he would have chosen had Option B not been available

Explanation:

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Opportunity cost is the cost of the next best option forgone when one alternative is chosen over other alternatives.

Shane's opportunity cost is the value of the option he would have chosen if he didn't choose option B.

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