Which of the Following Is a Total Measure of Productivity

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a total measure of productivity?

• A) Output ÷ Materials
• B) Output ÷ (Labor + Capital + Energy)
• C) Output ÷ Labor
• D) Output ÷ Inputs
• E) All of these choices are correct

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Fixed expenses in a business are constant costs that do not fluctuate with changes in production or sales volume, like salaries or rent.

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods and are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Conversion Costs

Expenses directly related to the conversion of raw materials into finished goods, including labor and overhead.

Market Prospects

The potential for future sales and profitability in a given market, based on current trends and conditions.