Which of the Following Is an Explicit Cost of Production

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an explicit cost of production?

• A) wages paid to workers
• B) the electric bill
• C) purchases of raw material
• D) Only answers A and B are explicit costs because the purchases of raw material is only an opportunity cost.
• E) Answers A, B, and C are all correct.

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Definitions:

Stock Option Plans

A compensation strategy that gives employees the option to purchase company stock at a predetermined price at a future date.

Profit-Sharing Plans

A company-wide program that provides employees with a share in the company's profits, usually in the form of a bonus or retirement benefit.

Unions

Organizations formed by workers to collectively negotiate with employers regarding wages, working conditions, and other employment rights and benefits.

Merit Pay

A compensation strategy that rewards employees based on their performance, often used as an incentive for higher productivity and job satisfaction.