When Melanie Moved to Japan, She Refused to Learn Anything

question 23

Multiple Choice

When Melanie moved to Japan, she refused to learn anything about the Japanese culture. Instead, she fiercely clung to all of the culture and customs from her homeland. Melanie is practicing _____.

• A) prejudice
• B) ethnocentrism
• C) discrimination
• D) stereotyping

---

Definitions:

Efficiency Variances

The differences between the actual inputs used in production and the standard inputs, reflecting production efficiency.

Skill Levels

Skill levels refer to the degrees of competence or expertise in specific areas or tasks, often influencing job responsibilities and wage rates.

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials purchased and the expected (or standard) cost, impacting the overall cost of goods sold.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard amount expected to be used, multiplied by the standard cost of those materials.