Ritzer Argues That All Aspects of Our World Are Being

question 47

Multiple Choice

Ritzer argues that all aspects of our world are being rationalized through McDonaldization via four major mechanisms.One of those is the process of 'control',which of the following is an example such a mechanism?

• A)using an explicitly stated and pre-programmed script so staff can quickly deal with customers
• B)ensuring means of production - from produce through to staff - are of a minimal cost
• C)using standardized procedures and machinery to produce standardized products and services so customers know what they are going to get irrespective of where or when they buy it
• D)ensuring everyone wears the uniform,smiles at the customer and is extensively trained to ensure they stick to the pre-programmed script

Be able to compute the cost per equivalent unit of production for both materials and conversion costs.

Understand the concept of transferred-in costs in process costing.

Identify the flow of costs in a process costing environment including the "cost to be accounted for" and the distribution of costs.

Analyze the impact of beginning work in process inventory and ending work in process inventory on process costing calculations.

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