Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Firm

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a firm in a perfectly competitive market?

• A)The firm cannot make a profit in the short run because it is too small a part of the total market.
• B)The firm can make a profit in the long run but not in the short run.
• C)The firm can sell as much as it wants without having to lower its price.
• D)The firm must lower its price in order to increase quantity demanded.

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Definitions:

Quality Movement

The synthesis of “hard” efforts to improve work performance, such as scientific management and quantitative methods, with “soft” efforts, such as improving morale and building community. The quality movement, most associated with the work of W. Edwards Deming, typically involves participative leadership, continuous process improvement, and the use of groups.

Immediate Supervisors

Direct leaders or managers who are responsible for overseeing and guiding employees' day-to-day work.

Collective Effort

A process where a group of individuals work together towards a common goal, pooling resources and coordinating actions.

Human Relations School

A theory in organizational management that emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships for increased workplace productivity.