ACME Productions Put Together a Group of Employees from Marketing

question 17

Multiple Choice

ACME Productions put together a group of employees from marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and quality control to develop a new product idea. This is an example of a(n) ________ group.

• A)informal
• B)friendship
• C)self-managed
• D)cross-functional
• E)top management

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Definitions:

Vocational School

An educational institution that provides specialized training and education aimed at preparing students for specific trades, crafts, or careers.

Activity Variances

The differences between planned or expected levels of activity (and associated costs) and actual outcomes, often used for performance evaluation and control.

Students

Individuals engaged in learning at educational institutions, ranging from schools to universities, but not a key term related to accounting or finance directly.

Cost Drivers

Factors that cause a change in the cost of an activity, such as machine-hours, labor-hours, or quantity of materials.