Answer:
<u>D. Happenstance.</u>
Explanation:
The fact that German firms were nationalized has often been regarded as mere happenstance; meaning it just occurred based on the circumstances they were in immediately after World War II.
It thus encompasses several factors such as the cost of operations, changes in government, etc, not just one factor.
Answer:
Explanation:
A. Swiss watch manufacturers producing high quality time pieces.
1. Comparative Advantage
B. U.S. auto makers offering a great variety of makes and models of cars.
2. Specialization or Economies of Scale
C. The ability of developing nations to export textiles to wealthier countries.
US auto makers manufacture on large scale so they have economies of scale . Moreover they are technically superior because of specialisation .
1. Comparative Advantage
wealthier nation too can export textile but that will be costlier so developing nation has comparative advantage of cheap labour.
D. Doctors becoming experts in one type of medicine rather than becoming proficient in many areas.
2. Specialization or Economies of Scale
E. Your economics professor paying a gardener to do work that he/she could do on their own.
1. Comparative Advantage
Professor can earn more by using his time as a professor so he has comparative advantage .
Answer:
a. $6,400.
Explanation:
In solving this question on Computing the amount of Purchasing department expense to be allocated to Assembly, we'll have to use the formula below:
Purchasing department expense to be allocated to Fabrication = Total Cost of purchasing department X number of purchase order in / Total numbers of purchase orders in all operating departments
= $32000 X 4/20 = $6,400
Answer:
The two methods used to forecasting labor demand and supply are: Statistical Method and Judgmental Method.
The Statistical method collects previous historic data regarding company's demand and supply for qualified employees and provides forecasting for the particular period. It is feasible when other factors remain same in the organisation. It is not feasible when the organisation changes its objectives, mission and vision etc
<u>Cost and Benefit</u>
It prevents future shortage of qualified employees
It avoids disruption over operation
The Judgmental method is when the company follow judgmental method, that is it is based on manager's experience of conducting survey to estimate employees requirements on future operation.
It is feasible for small and medium size organisation for short term forecast. It
<u>Cost and Benefit</u>
It avoids short-run shortage of employees
It avoids short-run surplus of employees.
