Suppose a Typical Firm in a Particular Industry Is Making

question 26

Multiple Choice

Suppose a typical firm in a particular industry is making positive economic profits. These economic profits

• A) reflect a waste of society's scarce resources and reflect inefficient production.
• B) signal owners of factors of production to move their resources out of that industry.
• C) imply that accounting costs are greater than economic costs in this industry.
• D) signal owners of factors of production to move resources into this industry.

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Definitions:

HR Costs

Expenses associated with the human resources department, including recruitment, salaries, benefits, and training.

HR Forecasting

Determining the net requirement for human capital by assessing the demand for and supply of human resources now and in the future.

Operating Cycle

The duration of time it takes for a company to purchase inventory, sell it, and receive cash from the sale.

Time Horizons

The length of time over which an organization or individual projects, plans, or expects to achieve its goals.