Which of the Following Statements Can Used to Describe Efficiency

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements can used to describe efficiency?
I. Efficiently using resources means that producers make the highest profits possible.
II. Using resources efficiently means that we cannot produce more of one good without producing less of another good that has a higher value.
III. Resource use is efficient when we produce goods and services that people value most highly.

• A) I only
• B) I and II
• C) II and III
• D) I, II and III

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Definitions:

Step-down Method

A cost allocation method used in accounting where overhead costs are assigned to departments in a sequential order, often starting with the department that incurs the most overhead, then allocating costs down to other departments based on predetermined criteria.

Personnel Department

A division within an organization responsible for managing human resources and employee-related issues.

Job-Order Costing

An accounting method that tracks production costs to specific jobs or orders, allowing for detailed cost analysis of each job.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated by dividing estimated overhead costs by an allocation base, used to allocate overhead costs to products or services.