Consider an Accounting Firm Which Hires Workers to Enter Data

question 52

Multiple Choice

Consider an accounting firm which hires workers to enter data into a computer program.Which of the following would be considered a short run decision?

• A)The firm would like to hire ten more workers for a weekend shift.
• B)The firm is considering an investment in additional computers.
• C)The firm would like to build its own facility.
• D)The firm might purchase new computer software that would require some new computer hardware as well as extensive training for workers.
• E)All of the above decisions could be made in the short run.

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