If an Employee Learned of a Significant Cost-Saving Idea from a Coworker

question 15

Multiple Choice

If an employee learned of a significant cost-saving idea from a coworker and then informed management of the idea without revealing its true source,the employee would be involved in:

• A)keeping a secret.
• B)misuse of resources.
• C)plagiarism.
• D)bullying.
• E)bribery.

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Definitions:

Incremental Overhead

The additional overhead costs incurred as a result of a specific business activity or decision.

Salary Expense

The total amount paid to employees for services rendered during a specific period, usually shown in the income statement.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative forgone when a choice is made between different options.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government on income or profits.