Which of the following best illustrates a technology-driven standard set by direct regulation?

A) a regulation that requires air filters to be set on high instead of low in order to give out cleaner air
B) a regulation that requires the contaminants in water to be at a particular level so that it is potable
C) a regulation that requires air quality in a city to be at a level so that the number of asthma cases will continue to decrease
D) a regulation that requires the smoke from a factory to be filtered so that it minimizes the chances of lung disease in children


A

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A. output; increase B. output; decline C. output; remain unchanged D. inflation; increase

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Mccaskell Corporation's relevant range of activity is 7,000 units to 11,000 units. When it produces and sells 9,000 units, its average costs per unit are as follows:  Average Cost per UnitDirect materials$6.30Direct labor$3.65Variable manufacturing overhead$1.75Fixed manufacturing overhead$9.90Fixed selling expense$2.25Fixed administrative expense$1.80Sales commissions$1.00Variable administrative expense$0.50 If 8,000 units are produced, the total amount of direct manufacturing cost incurred is closest to:

A. $79,600 B. $172,800 C. $93,600 D. $87,600

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How are human resources related to competitive advantage? What are the criteria to judge the strategic impact of human resources?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following work measurement techniques typically uses information purchased from an external source?

A. Micromotion study B. Predetermined standard time data C. Time study D. Production records

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