In management, productivity is generally expressed as the relationship between:
Correct answer: B. Output and input
- A. Authority and responsibility
- B. Output and input
- C. Objectives and policies
- D. Planning and coordination
Explanation
Productivity measures how efficiently inputs such as labour, time, and materials are converted into outputs. Authority, objectives, and coordination are important management concepts but do not form the basic productivity ratio.
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