Palace Company Has Two Service Departments and Two User Departments

question 56

Multiple Choice

Palace Company has two service departments and two user departments. The number of employees in each department is:
$$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Personnel } & 10 \\\text { Cafeteria } & 25 \\\text { Producing Department A } & 265 \\\text { Producing Department B } & 250 \\&550\end{array}$$
The fixed costs of the Personnel Department are allocated on a basis of the number of employees. If these costs are budgeted at $37,125 during a given period, the amount of cost allocated to the Cafeteria under the step method would be:

• A) $0.
• B) $1,718.75.
• C) $1,687.50.
• D) $1,802.18.

Explain the concept of open and closed systems and their relevance to organizational structure.

Understand the criticisms of traditional human relations doctrine and how management theories evolve.

Illustrate the importance of viewing organizations as open systems and considering the external environment in management.

Appreciate the role of employee well-being and motivation in enhancing productivity.

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