Neehara Is an Executive at a Consulting Firm

question 89

Multiple Choice

Neehara is an executive at a consulting firm. While in office, she likes browsing the Web and using social networking sites. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true in this scenario?

• A) She can continue browsing the sites as she has electronic privacy by default.
• B) She will not be in any trouble as her employer cannot monitor her Internet usage.
• C) She can continue browsing the sites as they are not illegal.
• D) She should continue browsing the sites if her co-workers are also doing the same.
• E) She should find out the Internet usage policy of her employer and follow it.

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The total benefits society gains, encompassed by the addition of consumer surplus and producer surplus within a market.

Consumer Surplus

The variation between the sum consumers are willing to allocate for a good or service and the sum they actually allocate.

Surplus II

An additional amount of a resource, product, or service that exceeds the amount demanded or utilized.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are willing to spend on a good or service and their actual expenditures.