Diminishing Returns Are a Reason

question 318

Multiple Choice

Diminishing returns are a reason:

• A) the marginal cost curve is downward-sloping.
• B) fixed costs remain constant.
• C) the marginal cost curve is upward-sloping.
• D) the average fixed cost curve is downward-sloping.

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Definitions:

Theory Y

The assumption that people are willing to work, like responsibility, and are self-directed and creative.

Managers

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Hawthorne Studies

A series of studies conducted in the early 20th century focusing on worker productivity, leading to insights on the importance of social relations and worker attention.

Compensation

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