Which of the following explains most clearly why business owners have a strong incentive to strive for operational efficiency?
Select one:
a. The owners will be able to keep production costs low by providing free managerial services to the firm.
b. As residual claimants, owners will receive a higher income from increased efficiency.
c. They recognize that operational efficiency promotes the public interest.
d. The owners will be able to gain by paying employees below market wages, which will improve the overall efficiency of the economy.
