Smith's theory of the division and specialization of labor implies that a worker skilled in engineering will negatively affect economic output if employed in anything but engineering

improve economic output

yield economic output that is sub-optimal if she were employed in something other than engineering-type functions

Which one of the following is a characteristic of a jit partnership? a. frequent deliveries in large lot quantities b. removal of incoming inspection c. third-party logistics never used d. maximal product specifications imposed on supplier e. active pursuit of vertical integration

True or false: on january 1, year one, the epstein corporation buys a plot of land with a four-story office building. the company believes the building is worth $1.9 million and has an estimated life of twenty years (with no anticipated residual value). the straight-line method is used. the land has an assessed value of $100,000. because the seller was interested in a quick sale, epstein was able to buy this land and building for $1.7 million. depreciation expense to be recognized in year one is $80,750.

Suppose that a firm is considering moving from a batch process to an assembly-line process to better meet evolving market needs. what concerns might the following functions have about this proposed process change: marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, and information systems?