Which of the Following Would Lead to a Variance Resulting

question 6

Short Answer

Which of the following would lead to a variance resulting from a permanent change in a firm's operating environment? a. An abnormally high incidence of employees calling in sick during a period.
B) A new competitor entering the market.
C) Upper-level management failing to consult lower level workers and instituting extremely tight budgetary controls.
D) A critical machine unexpectedly breaking down for a number of days.

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Definitions:

Personal Fable

A cognitive distortion experienced during adolescence, where an individual believes they are unique and invincible.

Adolescent

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

Temperament

An individual's inherent personality traits, particularly those related to their emotional and behavioral responses from early childhood.

Chess And Thomas

Reference to Stella Chess and Alexander Thomas, known for their research in child development, notably the concept of temperament.