Computers B Us Is Thinking About Evaluating the Performance of Its

question 32

Multiple Choice

Computers B Us is thinking about evaluating the performance of its software programmers based on the number of lines of code they produce. If the following facts were known, which one would suggest that this idea is unwise?

• A) Software programmers typically don't have direct contact with customers, nor do they decide on product specifications.
• B) The company has found a way to use fewer lines of code to perform a given function than its competitors.
• C) Software programmers can decide to program in such a way that the number of lines required to perform a function increases.
• D) The financial success of the company is dependent on having an effective software programming team.
• E) Most of the current programmers would receive poor evaluations if they are evaluated based on the number of lines of code.

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Definitions:

Close Substitute

A good or service that can easily replace another, fulfilling the same need or want, typically affecting consumer choice.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers is equal to the quantity supplied by producers, leading to market equilibrium.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied and the quantity demanded at which their price is stable, and there is no tendency for it to change unless external factors intervene.

Allocative Efficiency

A state of resource allocation where resources are distributed in accordance with consumer preferences, maximizing overall utility.