Use the Following to Answer Questions: Table: Excellence Publishing -(Table: Excellence Publishing) Refer to the Table

question 47

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions: Table: Excellence Publishing $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Number of Workers Per Year } & \text { Number of Books Edited Per Year } \\\hline 4 & 16,000 \\\hline 5 & 19,000 \\\hline 6 & 21,200 \\\hline 7 & 22,800 \\\hline 8 & 23,700 \\\hline 9 & 24,200 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-(Table: Excellence Publishing) Refer to the table. Each edited book sells for $50. How many people will the company hire per year as editing staff if the annual salary is $47,000 per staff member?

• A) 5
• B) 6
• C) 7
• D) 8

---

Definitions:

Mutual Adjustment

A process of communication and negotiation between parties to adapt to each other's needs or actions.

Mechanistic

Describing a structure or process that is rigidly managed and organized, often emphasizing efficiency, precision, and control.

Differentiation

The process of distinguishing or creating differences, often used in contexts like strategy, where companies make their products or services stand out from competitors.

Standardization

The process of implementing and developing technical standards based on the consensus of different parties to ensure that materials, products, processes, and services are appropriate for their purpose.