2.5 Applying the Concept Return on Investment (ROI) For all your HR investment programs, the objective is to get at least 0.25 or 25% ROI. In each of the four HR programs: 1. Calculate the ROI and place the number and percentage (%) on the line before the number. 2. State if it (a) does or (b) doesn't meet the objective on the line after the number and explain the results of the ROI calculations. 21. . HR developed a new program to reduce absenteeism. The program cost $1,000. Absenteeism decreased, resulting in a cost savings of $2,000. 22. .. HR developed a new program to improve employee morale. Morale increased at an estimated cost savings of $6,000, and the program cost $5,000. 23. . HR developed a new program to increase the percentage of minorities employed during the next 6 months. Although you hired more minorities, some current employees left the company and you hired more whites, resulting in a 1% gain, at an estimated value of $5,000. The extra recruiting cost targeted at minorities was $50,000. 24. . HR developed a new safety training program to decrease the number of accidents, resulting in paying employees while out of work due to injuries. The training cost $40,000, and the savings was $100,500