The Increased Use of Automation and Less Use of the Work

question 144

Multiple Choice

The increased use of automation and less use of the work force in companies has caused a trend towards an increase in

• A) both variable and fixed costs.
• B) fixed costs and a decrease in variable costs.
• C) variable costs and a decrease in fixed costs.
• D) variable costs and no change in fixed costs.

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Definitions:

Product Diversity

The range of different products or services that a company offers to meet varying customer needs and preferences.

Plantwide Predetermined Overhead Rate

A single overhead rate calculated by dividing total estimated overhead costs by an estimated allocation base for the entire plant.

Direct Labor-hours

The sum of hours spent by staff actively involved in the process of manufacturing.

Activity Measure

A metric or index used to gauge the extent or level of activity undertaken in a particular process or operation.