Output per labor hour expressed as the ratio of output divided by labor + capital + material is called ________.
A)re-engineering of work
B)bottom-up planning
C)employee empowerment
D)span of control
E)productivity

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given definition is of productivity - a measure of how efficiently an organization is using its resources (labor, capital, and materials) to produce goods or services. It is calculated by dividing the output by the sum of labor, capital, and material used in the production process. Thus, productivity is the correct answer. The other options - re-engineering of work, bottom-up planning, employee empowerment, and span of control - refer to different management concepts and practices but do not match the given definition.

Output Per Labor Hour Expressed as the Ratio of Output