What Set of Applications Supports the Capabilities Needed to Manage

question 33

Multiple Choice

What set of applications supports the capabilities needed to manage, schedule, pay, hire, and train people who make the organization run?

• A) Sales and marketing
• B) Manufacturing
• C) Logistics
• D) Human resources

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in producing goods or services, which is often used as a base for allocating overhead costs.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of manufacturing activity, including items like indirect materials and utilities.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

These are the manufacturing costs that do not vary with the volume of production, including costs like rent, insurance, and salaries for certain employees.

Machine-Hours

The total hours that machinery is operational and in use on the production floor.