A Difficulty with Using a Uniform Per-Unit Tax to Address

question 55

Multiple Choice

A difficulty with using a uniform per-unit tax to address a negative externality is that

• A) the tax will reduce output.
• B) the tax will increase price.
• C) the social cost of pollution might vary across geographic regions.
• D) the social cost of pollution should not be assessed on the consumers, but should be assessed on the firms.

Recognize the importance of ethical considerations and justice (interactional, procedural, distributive) in the downsizing process.

Understand the concept of a psychological contract and its relevance to employee-employer relationships during downsizing.

Recognize various organizational initiatives aimed at cost reduction and their time-frame relevance.

Analyze the potential short, medium, and long-term outcomes of downsizing on both the organization and its employees.

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