The Supreme Court's Decision in Ledbetter V

question 102

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court's decision in Ledbetter v.Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.was significant because

• A) it signaled that the Court would no longer hear cases on sexual harassment.
• B) it overturned significant portions of the Violence Against Women Act.
• C) it ultimately led Congress to pass a new law giving workers expanded rights to sue in cases where they learn of discriminatory treatment well after it has started.
• D) it struck down Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as unconstitutional.
• E) It ruled that state-sponsored schools must be open to both men and women.

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Activity-Based Costing

An accounting method that assigns costs to products and services based on the activities and resources that go into producing them.

Single Overhead Rate

A method in cost accounting where a single rate is used to allocate each unit of overhead to products or cost objects.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process or operation of a service.

Materials Input

The raw materials, components, and supplies used in the production or manufacturing of goods.