Many Studies Suggest That We May Be Motivated to Help

question 336

Multiple Choice

Many studies suggest that we may be motivated to help when we see a person in trouble, because of

• A)heightened arousal.
• B)a fear of cognitive dissonance.
• C)a diffusion of responsibility.
• D)the bystander effect.

Recognize the ethical and legal considerations in the administration of drug tests to job applicants.

Identify and differentiate between the various types of interviews used in employment selection.

Understand the advantages and limitations of different interview types for employee selection.

Grasp the principles of nondirective and directive interviews and their impact on interview outcomes.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

Variable overhead efficiency variance is a metric used to measure the difference between the expected (standard) and actual use of variable overhead resources in production.

Standard Machine-Hours

A predetermined measure of how much machine time is expected for a task, used in cost accounting.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead rate incurred and the standard rate, multiplied by the actual activity level.

Standard Cost

The predetermined cost of manufacturing a single unit or a number of units during a specific period under normal conditions.