Which of the Following Is NOT a Tangible Cost of Waiting

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a tangible cost of waiting lines?

• A)wages paid to workers while the factory remains idle
• B)costs of materials used while waiting
• C)lost sales because customers decided to go elsewhere
• D)lost productivity while workers are idle

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

Examines how groups disagree, struggle for power, and compete for scarce resources such as wealth and power.

Structural-functionalism

A theoretical framework in sociology that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Exchange Theory

A social psychological perspective that posits social behavior is the result of an exchange process to maximize benefits and minimize costs.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective emphasizing how individuals interpret and act upon social symbols, thus creating shared meanings within human interactions.