Which of These Assumptions Is Often Realistic for a Firm

question 261

Multiple Choice

Which of these assumptions is often realistic for a firm in the short run?

• A)The firm can vary both the size of its factory and the number of workers it employs.
• B)The firm can vary the size of its factory but not the number of workers it employs.
• C)The firm can vary the number of workers it employs but not the size of its factory.
• D)The firm can vary neither the size of its factory nor the number of workers it employs.

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Definitions:

Fixed Budget

A predetermined budget that does not change or vary with the level of activity or output.

Policies

A set of principles or guidelines formulated or adopted by an organization to reach its long-term goals and typically published in a booklet or other form that is widely accessible to employees.

Operating Budgets

Detailed projections that outline the expected income and expenses for an organization over a specific period, guiding its business operations.

Labour

The physical and mental effort used in the production of goods and services.