Which Statement Does NOT Reflect a Major Change in the Way

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT reflect a major change in the way management communicates with employees in the digital age?

• A)The lines of authority are blurry in today's information-age workplaces, and the roles of executives are changing.
• B)Rank-and-file employees don't need their managers to be information providers.
• C)You may still want to be indirect if you hope to persuade your boss to do something he or she will be reluctant to do.
• D)Today's executives will likely rely on the power of position when issuing commands to subordinates.

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Definitions:

Direct Labour Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process of a product.

Static Budget

A budget based on a fixed set of assumptions that don't change over the period it covers, regardless of actual changes in volume or activity levels.

Standard Costing

Standard Costing is a cost accounting method that uses fixed overhead rates and standard costs for materials and labor to help control costs and measure performance.

Variable Overhead

Variable overhead refers to costs that vary with production levels, such as utility expenses for machinery or materials, fluctuating with the volume of output.