When a Firm Is Able to Put Idle Equipment to Use

question 459

Multiple Choice

When a firm is able to put idle equipment to use by hiring another worker,

• A)variable costs will rise.
• B)variable costs will fall.
• C)fixed costs will fall.
• D)both fixed costs and variable costs will rise.

---

Definitions:

Hostile Work Environment

A workplace scenario where an employee experiences unwelcome conduct, based on any discriminatory category, that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or abusive work environment.

Offensive Sexual Material

Content that is explicit in nature, typically sexual, and considered disrespectful or inappropriate by societal standards.

Unwelcome Physical Contact

Physical interaction that is not consented to and is perceived as inappropriate or harassing by the recipient.

Hostile Environment

A work or social situation that is intimidating, unfriendly, or offensive, especially due to discrimination or harassment.