Hochschild's Research,reported in Her Book,The Time Bind,documents the Tension People

question 40

Multiple Choice

Hochschild's research,reported in her book,The Time Bind,documents the tension people experience between work and family.She found that people spend long hours at work for three reasons,including all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)they need the money.
• B)economic insecurity and the fear of being downsized.
• C)they like work and find it rewarding,sometimes more rewarding than their families.
• D)the concept of competition at work and the need for "face time" there.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to fixed expenses and profit.

Selling Price

The amount for which a product is sold, determined by considering costs, market demand, competition, and other factors.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which assumptions about variable and fixed cost behaviors are valid for management decisions.

Contribution Margin

The portion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, serving to cover fixed expenses and contribute to profits.