Suppose a Manager Starts an Affirmative Action Program to Increase

question 19

Multiple Choice

Suppose a manager starts an affirmative action program to increase opportunities for minority advancement and then communicates the objectives of the program to all employees. By doing this the manager gains their support and participation. This manager is performing which management function?

• A) Planning
• B) Organising
• C) Leading
• D) Motivating
• E) Controlling

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Definitions:

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

A situation where the allocated amount for manufacturing overhead costs exceeds the actual amount incurred.

Manufacturing Costs

Expenses incurred in the process of producing goods, including direct materials, direct labor, and both fixed and variable manufacturing overhead.

Raw Materials

The basic materials that are used in the manufacturing process to produce goods, typically transformed or converted into finished products.

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process that cannot be directly linked to a specific product or job, such as lubricants for machines.