Jennifer Is the Only Employee of Her Sole Proprietorship

question 116

Multiple Choice

Jennifer is the only employee of her sole proprietorship. She is entertaining the idea of hiring an additional employee. She knows that on her own she can produce 100 units per day. Jennifer figures that Applicant A will help her produce 175 units per day whereas Applicant B will help her produce 155 units per day. Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

• A)Applicant B has a marginal product of 75 units.
• B)Applicant B has an average product of 77.5 units.
• C)Applicant A has a marginal product of 75 units.
• D)Applicant A has an average product of 87.5 units.

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Definitions:

Horizontally Enlarges

An approach to job design where tasks of similar complexity are added to an employee's role to broaden the variety of activities.

Person-job Fit Model

A framework in human resource management that emphasizes matching individuals' abilities and preferences with the requirements and rewards of a job.

Job Enrichment

A method to motivate employees by enhancing their job roles with more meaningful tasks and giving them more autonomy.

Universal Job Design

A conceptual approach to creating jobs that can be effectively and efficiently performed by a wide variety of individuals.