Classify the Following Costs Incurred by a Step Railing Manufacturing

question 23

Essay

Classify the following costs incurred by a step railing manufacturing company as direct materials, direct labour, factory overhead, or period costs: a. Wages paid to production workers
b. Utilities in the office
c. Depreciation on machinery in plant
d. Steel
e. Accountant's salary
f. Rent on factory building
g. Rent on office equip ment
h. Maintenance workers' wages
i. Utilities in the plant
j. Maintenance on office equipment

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Definitions:

Crisis

A significant threat to operations or resources, requiring urgent attention and decision-making to mitigate its effects.

Administrative Details

The routine, often clerical work that supports the operation of an organization, such as filing, scheduling, or managing records.

Decentralized Leaders

Leadership style where decision-making power is distributed throughout the organization rather than concentrated at the top.

Initiative

The ability to assess and initiate things independently, often leading to innovation or the accomplishment of tasks without direct supervision.