In measuring the total factor productivity of an organization,an example of measuring the contribution of the raw materials to output production is calculating the _____________.
A) number of tons of iron ore required to make one ton of steel
B) total number of units of energy consumed
C) number of man hours required to process raw materials
D) total number of employees involved in processing
E) total number of employees required to operate the machinery

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In defining total productivity,the contribution of materials is measured by the amount consumed (for example,tons of iron ore required to make a ton of steel).

In Measuring the Total Factor Productivity of an Organization,an Example