When considering hiring new employees, managers should be confident that the labor shortage is long-term.

When analyzing alternatives, it is not advisable to use fixed costs per unit because a new fixed cost per unit must be calculated for every different volume of production

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Northwest Energy Company is subject to mandatory workers' compensation laws in the states in which it does business. Odell and Phelps work for Northwest Energy as part of a crew that travels to remote locations to repair broken pumps and other damaged

equipment. At a distant site, Odell is injured in an accident that is entirely Phelps's fault. Odell files a claim for workers' compensation. Should the claim be granted? What would be Northwest Energy's best defense against it? What will be an ideal response?