Gretter Corporation Has Two Operating Divisions-An Atlantic Division and a Pacific

question 127

Multiple Choice

Gretter Corporation has two operating divisions-an Atlantic Division and a Pacific Division. The company's Logistics Department services both divisions. The variable costs of the Logistics Department are budgeted at $36 per shipment. The Logistics Department's fixed costs are budgeted at $399,600 for the year. The fixed costs of the Logistics Department are determined based on peak-period demand. At the end of the year, actual Logistics Department variable costs totaled $305,040 and fixed costs totaled $418,680. The Atlantic Division had a total of 2,600 shipments and the Pacific Division had a total of 5,600 shipments for the year. For performance evaluation purposes, how much actual Logistics Department cost should NOT be charged to the operating divisions at the end of the year?

• A) $28,920
• B) $9,840
• C) $19,080
• D) $0

Understand the classification of humans in biological taxonomy, including the concept of the hominin clade.

Discuss hypotheses related to the evolution of bipedality in humans.

Analyze evidence against Leakey's hypothesis on tool use and human evolution.

Compare hunting capabilities among different Homo species.

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Definitions:

Organizational Decision-Making

The process through which an organization's leaders and stakeholders identify and resolve issues, make choices among alternatives, and commit to actions.

Team-Selected

Pertains to a choice or decision made collectively by a team, often involving the selection of team leaders, goals, or strategies based on consensus or democratic voting.

Leadership Paradox

The concept that effective leadership often involves balancing contrasting qualities or behaviors, such as being directive yet open to input.

Team Autonomy

The degree of freedom and independence a team has to make decisions, manage their work processes, and pursue their goals without direct oversight.