Reaching an Efficient Bargain Is Difficult When the

question 491

Multiple Choice

Reaching an efficient bargain is difficult when the

• A)externality is large.
• B)number of interested parties is large.
• C)externality is negative.
• D)government becomes involved.

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Definitions:

Social Factors

Aspects of society and culture that influence individuals' behaviors, actions, and preferences.

Productivity Increase

A rise in the output of goods or services relative to the input of resources such as time or labor.

Performance Excellence

The achievement of outstanding performance in operations, customer satisfaction, and financial outcomes.

Peters and Waterman

Authors of "In Search of Excellence," a book that presents eight attributes that excellent companies have in common.