Which of These Factors Does Not Affect Productivity

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of these factors does not affect productivity?

• A)Methods and management
• B)Capital equipment
• C)Technology
• D)Labour
• E)Hiring policies

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency that occurs when the total amount of losses in welfare or surplus exceeds the gains, often due to taxes or monopolies.

Labor Taxes

Financial obligations placed on workers or their employers, calculated as a portion of the salaries paid to employees.

Consumer Surplus

The differentiation between the amount consumers are ready to disburse for a product or service and the amount they actually disburse.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that a producer is actually paid for a good compared to the minimum amount they would be willing to accept for the good.