In Deciding Whether or Not to Add or Delete a Product

question 118

Multiple Choice

In deciding whether or not to add or delete a product or service, common costs are probably _____.

• A)avoidable and relevant
• B)unavoidable and irrelevant
• C)irrelevant and avoidable
• D)relevant and unavoidable

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Definitions:

Skill Variety

The degree to which a job requires a range of different skills and talents to perform tasks effectively.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that any job can be described in terms of five core job dimensions: skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback, which impact three critical psychological states, leading to enhanced work outcomes.

Task Significance

The degree to which a job has a significant impact on the lives or work of other people either in the immediate organization or in the external environment.

Job Simplification

The process of breaking down jobs into their simplest components to increase productivity by reducing complexity or skill requirements.