Use the Following Information for the Next 2 Questions

question 54

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 2 questions.
A joint input costing $500 results in four distinct products at the point of split-off. Relevant data follows:
-Suppose a by-product is created continuously and sold for cash at the end of each day. If the proceeds of the by-product sales are used to reduce the joint production costs, an increase in the by-products sales value will

• A) Increase the profit reported for by-product sales
• B) Decrease the profit reported for by-product sales
• C) Decrease the gross margin reported by the main products
• D) Increase the gross margin reported by the main products

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Definitions:

Card-check Agreements

A method for workers to organize into a union wherein if a majority of employees sign authorization cards expressing their wish to unionize, the employer may recognize the union without a formal election.

NLRB

Stands for the National Labor Relations Board, a U.S. federal agency overseeing labor law enforcement, particularly concerning collective bargaining and unfair labor practices.

Employer

An individual or organization that hires and compensates employees for their labor and services, assuming the responsibilities of providing work, overseeing tasks, and ensuring a safe working environment.

Reinstatement

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