17. A manager of a large corporation recommends a $10,000 raise be given to keep a valued subordinate from moving to another company. What internal and external sources of data might be used to decide whether such a salary increase is appropriate?

FIGURE 1.9 NUMBER OF NEW DRUGS APPROVED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION 13 10 30 Number of New Drugs 15 0 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Year