The Single Most Important Thing a Company Can Do to Support

question 24

Multiple Choice

The single most important thing a company can do to support its employees' dependent care needs is to​

• A) ​provide employees with lists of reputable care facilities in the community so that their workers don't have to spend time doing that research on their own.
• B) ​adhere to the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• C) ​provide an on-site dependent care facility for children or adults so that employees will know their loved ones are being monitored during the work day.
• D) allow an employee to leave work without penalty to tend to family needs.​

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Definitions:

Unit Variable Cost

The cost that varies with each unit produced, including materials, labor, and other expenses directly tied to production volume.

Minimum Required Rate Of Return

This is the lowest acceptable return on an investment, determined by the investor's risk tolerance, inflation expectations, and the opportunity cost of capital.

Total Fixed Costs

The sum of all costs that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Average Operating Assets

The average value of the assets used in the normal operations of a business, calculated over a specific period.