Which of the Following Is an Example of a Step-Fixed

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a step-fixed cost?

• A)cost of disposable gowns used by patients in a hospital
• B)cost of soaking solution to clean jewelry (Each jar can soak 50 rings before losing effectiveness.)
• C)cost of tuition at $300 per credit hour up to 15 credit hours (Hours taken in excess of 15 hours are free.)
• D)cost of disposable surgical scissors, which are purchased in increments of 100

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Definitions:

Impression Management

The conscious or subconscious process by which people attempt to influence the perceptions of others about a person, object, or event by regulating and controlling information in social interaction.

Cultural Scaffolding

The support and structures provided by a culture to facilitate learning, understanding, and behavior according to its norms and values.

Linguistic Purity

The idea or practice of preserving a language from foreign influences, changes, or dilution, often motivated by cultural or nationalist sentiments.

Cultural Standards

The criteria or benchmarks that define acceptable behaviors, practices, and values within a particular society or community, influencing how members of that community should act.