Figure 14-2 Suppose a Firm Operating in a Competitive Market Has the Has

question 70

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-2
Suppose a firm operating in a competitive market has the following cost curves:
-Refer to Figure 14-2. If the market price is Pb, in the short run the firm will earn

• A)positive economic profits.
• B)negative economic profits but will try to remain open.
• C)negative economic profits and will shut down.
• D)zero economic profits.

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Definitions:

Contingency Theory of Leadership

A leadership concept suggesting the effectiveness of a leader's style is contingent on the context or environment.

Fiedler

Refers to Fred Fiedler's Contingency Theory which posits that leadership effectiveness is dependent on both the characteristics of the leader and the situation.

Situational Control

Situational control is the capacity to manage and influence the outcome of specific situations, often through adaptive strategies and decision-making.

Path-Goal Theory

A leadership theory that suggests a leader's behavior is contingent to the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of their subordinates.