When Does Unmotivated Bias Result

question 77

Multiple Choice

When does unmotivated bias result?

• A)Unmotivated bias occurs when the decision maker successfully weighs the costs and benefits of a decision.
• B)Unmotivated bias occurs as a result of the simplifications inherent in the process of perceiving an ambiguous world.
• C)Unmotivated bias occurs when someone is biased on an issue that they care very little about.
• D)Unmotivated bias occurs when someone's psychological or emotional needs are not met.

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Definitions:

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials purchased and the expected cost of direct materials, based on standard cost.

Standard Direct Labor-Hours

The predetermined amount of labor time estimated or expected to produce a unit of output, used for budgeting and measuring efficiency.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted or standard cost of labor.