In Which Jobs Is Automation Likely

question 11

Multiple Choice

In which jobs is automation likely?

• A) jobs that are unpredictable
• B) jobs involving management
• C) jobs involving exercising creativity
• D) jobs involving processing data
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Overheads such as rent, employee salaries, and insurance that do not fluctuate with changes in sales or manufacturing volumes.

Contribution Margin Per Unit

The selling price per unit minus the variable cost per unit, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and profit.

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's operations after deducting operating expenses such as wages and cost of goods sold.

Contribution Format

A type of income statement that separates fixed and variable costs to highlight the contribution margin.