Author Question: How does total factor productivity differ from partial productivity? What will be an ideal ... (Read 103 times)

serike · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

How does total factor productivity differ from partial productivity?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Research suggests that the single most important contributor to stress is a lack of freedom and participation in decision making regarding one's job.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

jjorrostieta · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Total factor productivity measures how well an organization utilizes all company resources, such as capital, labor, materials, or energy, to produce its outputs. Partial productivity measures the contribution of a single input, such as labor or materials, to the final product. The measurement of the partial productivity of labor is often used to compare the efficiency of firms within an industry.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: One study showed that individuals provided more discretion in making decisions about assigned tasks experienced fewer time stressors, situational stressors, and anticipatory stressors.