If a Firm Increases Inputs by 15 Percent and Output

question 208

Multiple Choice

If a firm increases inputs by 15 percent and output increases by 12.5 percent, the firm is experiencing

• A)increasing returns to scale.
• B)decreasing returns to scale.
• C)constant returns to scale.
• D)increasing costs per unit of output.

Comprehend the theory of social facilitation and how the presence of others can impact performance on tasks.

Recognize the effect of group dynamics on individual effort, including social loafing and its implications.

Identify factors that influence task performance under observation, such as complexity of the task and individual traits.

Analyze how environmental factors, like workspace design, can affect productivity and worker behavior.

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