One Advantage of Team Production Over Contracting Out Is That

question 141

Multiple Choice

One advantage of team production over contracting out is that

• A) the cost of negotiating and enforcing contracts is generally lower with team production than with contracting out.
• B) the principal agent problem is eliminated by team production but cannot be addressed in contracting out.
• C) costs are always lower with team production because of the elimination of transactions costs.
• D) efficiency is always greater with team production.

Recognize the role of unions and professional organizations in the labour market.

Identify the effects of technological advancements on labour markets.

Understand the implications of workforce demographic changes on labor market dynamics.

Understand the concept and types of extrasensory perception (ESP).

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