When the Cost Object Is a Unit Produced, Lubricating Oil

question 33

Multiple Choice

When the cost object is a unit produced, lubricating oil for production machines would be a(n) :

• A) Direct cost
• B) Indirect cost
• C) Sunk cost
• D) Opportunity cost

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Definitions:

Horizontal Differentiation

The division of tasks, responsibilities, and operations across different departments or units within an organization on the same hierarchical level.

Spatial Differentiation

The process or state in which different geographic or physical spaces acquire distinct characteristics or functions within an organization or system.

Vertical Differentiation

An organizational structure distinction that refers to the hierarchical layering of management levels and responsibilities.

Lateral Differentiation

Lateral Differentiation refers to the division of tasks and responsibilities among different departments or units within an organization, emphasizing specialization and division of labor.