Often a Primary Motivation for Becoming a Corrections Officer Is

question 78

Multiple Choice

Often a primary motivation for becoming a corrections officer is the desire to

• A)work closely with prisoners.
• B)help in the rehabilitation process.
• C)use violence on the job.
• D)secure a civil service job.

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Definitions:

Productive Efficiency

A state where goods are produced at the lowest possible cost, utilizing resources effectively without waste.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the number of units produced, showing the cost per unit of output.

Short-run Equilibrium

A state in an economy or market where supply equals demand, considering that some factors (like capital) are fixed in the short term.

Decreasing-cost Industry

An industry characterized by a reduction in average costs as the scale of production increases, usually due to factors like technological advances.