Use the Following Information for the Next 6 Questions

question 105

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for the next 6 questions.
The accountant for Milton, Inc. is preparing the budgets for operating department support service costs. Maintenance costs are allocated based on square feet, and cafeteria costs are allocated based on number of employees. The following data have been collected:
-If the step-down method is used and maintenance is allocated first, cafeteria costs allocated to packaging will be

• A) $34,704
• B) $55,757
• C) $28,125
• D) $54,792

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Definitions:

Overjustification Effect

A psychological effect where introducing external rewards for an activity previously enjoyed for its own sake reduces intrinsic motivation to perform that activity.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that prioritizes human needs from the most basic (physiological) to higher-level needs (self-actualization).

Social Diffusion

The process by which attitudes, innovations, or behaviors spread within a population or social network.

Reference Group

Any group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating their own behavior, values, or attitudes, influencing decision-making and perceptions.