Which of the following decisions is most likely to create a temporary diseconomy of scale?
a) using division as labor
b) hiring employees who specialize
c) buying an expensive piece of machinery
d) buying supplies in bulk

Which of the following is one of the advantages primarily associated with a performance appraisal? (a) it protects employees against discrimination on the basis of race. (b) it motivates employees to work on their shortcomings. (c) it encourages employees to play the role of the whistle-blower. (d) it accurately measures the resources of the firm.