When Resources Are Assigned to Inappropriate Tasks, the Result Will

question 51

Multiple Choice

When resources are assigned to inappropriate tasks, the result will be producing at a point

• A) outside the PPF.
• B) inside the PPF.
• C) where the slope of the PPF is positive.
• D) where the slope of the PPF is zero.

Understand the concept of organizational cultural lag and its implications for innovation.

Recognize the importance of creativity and innovation in organizational success.

Understand the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in creativity and innovation.

Identify strategies to increase innovation within an organization.

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Definitions:

Overhead Applied

The allocation of overhead costs to produced goods based on a pre-determined rate or basis such as direct labor hours or machine hours.

Assembly Department

A part of a production facility where pieces are combined to form complete products.

Direct Labor-Hours

Direct labor-hours measure the amount of time workers or employees spend directly working on producing goods or providing services.

Departmental Predetermined Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or services, calculated in advance and based on the estimated costs and activity levels of a specific department.