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What is one benefit of mechanization described in the text?
What is one benefit of mechanization described in the text?
- Reduced costs of operation
- Increased flexibility in office systems
- Elimination of errors for smoother work processes (correct)
- Increased importance given to office workers
Why does the text mention that smaller firms may not take advantage of modern office machines?
Why does the text mention that smaller firms may not take advantage of modern office machines?
- High cost of installation and operation (correct)
- Lack of availability of machines
- Incompatibility with smaller firm structures
- Preference for manual systems by smaller firms
What is a demerit mentioned in the text about the mechanization of accounting systems?
What is a demerit mentioned in the text about the mechanization of accounting systems?
- Enhanced creativity in accounting processes
- Less expensive repairs
- Rigid structure required (correct)
- Increased flexibility in workflow
How does mechanization affect the monotony of repetitive tasks in the office, according to the text?
How does mechanization affect the monotony of repetitive tasks in the office, according to the text?
Which cost-related factor is highlighted in the text as a disadvantage of office mechanization?
Which cost-related factor is highlighted in the text as a disadvantage of office mechanization?
What should be avoided to prevent machines from becoming more important than the work produced?
What should be avoided to prevent machines from becoming more important than the work produced?
What is one of the objectives of mechanization mentioned in the text?
What is one of the objectives of mechanization mentioned in the text?
How does mechanization help in achieving a better quality of work?
How does mechanization help in achieving a better quality of work?
Which benefit is associated with the use of machines in office work, as per the text?
Which benefit is associated with the use of machines in office work, as per the text?
What is one way in which machines help in the decision-making process for office work?
What is one way in which machines help in the decision-making process for office work?
How does mechanization contribute to time-saving as mentioned in the text?
How does mechanization contribute to time-saving as mentioned in the text?
Which factor is a consideration related to the costs of mechanization according to the text?
Which factor is a consideration related to the costs of mechanization according to the text?
What is the main objective of mechanization in the office, according to the text?
What is the main objective of mechanization in the office, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of office mechanization in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of office mechanization in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an expensive machine used in a big office for mechanization?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an expensive machine used in a big office for mechanization?
What should the decision to mechanize office operations be based on?
What should the decision to mechanize office operations be based on?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cost associated with the maintenance of highly sophisticated machines like computers?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cost associated with the maintenance of highly sophisticated machines like computers?
What additional cost does mechanization in the office NOT lead to, according to the text?
What additional cost does mechanization in the office NOT lead to, according to the text?
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