At the End of 2011, Cabot Company Implemented a New

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Essay

At the end of 2011, Cabot Company implemented a new labor process and redesigned its product with the expectation that input usage efficiency would increase.Now, at the end of 2012, the president of the company wants an assessment of the changes on the company's productivity.The data needed for the assessment are as follows:
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Definitions:

Agency Costs

Expenses related to resolving conflicts of interest between company managers and shareholders.

Employee Empowerment

The delegation of greater decision rights to members of the organization.

Decision Rights

The rights or authority to make decisions within an organization, often delineated by roles or levels within the organizational structure.

Transactions Costs

Expenses incurred when buying or selling goods or services, including search, bargaining, and enforcement costs.