An American-Owned Multinational Found the 'Employee of the Month' Recognition

question 25

Multiple Choice

An American-owned multinational found the 'Employee of the Month' recognition as an effective motivator in the USA.Its Australian subsidiary decided to comply with the American initiative by simply rostering employees for the award with recognition in a practical and effective manner yet suitable for the employees in this environment.This is an example of:

• A) best practice
• B) external motivational forces
• C) best principles
• D) cross cultural foundations for learning

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost, reflecting changes in material prices.

Raw Materials Purchases

The total cost incurred from buying raw materials that are to be used in the production process.

Standard Costs

The predetermined costs of manufacturing a single unit or a number of product units during a specific period under current or anticipated operating conditions.

Gallons

A volume measurement primarily utilized in the United States for quantifying liquid substances.