Operating Expenses Directly Traceable to or Incurred for the Sole

question 166

Multiple Choice

Operating expenses directly traceable to or incurred for the sole benefit of a specific department and usually subject to the control of the department manager are _____ expenses.

• A)miscellaneous administrative
• B)direct operating
• C)indirect
• D)fixed

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Definitions:

Merit Pay Plan

A compensation strategy where employees are paid based on their performance or achievements, often intended to motivate and reward excellence.

Gain-Sharing Plan

A compensation strategy where employees receive financial benefits from improvements in the company's performance, encouraging productivity and team effort.

Skill-Based Pay

A compensation system that determines salaries based on the skills or knowledge an employee possesses, rather than their job position or title.

Compensation Costs

Compensation costs are the total expenses that an employer spends on an employee's wages, benefits, and other forms of remuneration.