What Does It Mean When Joan Acker Says That Organizational

question 5

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when Joan Acker says that organizational structures are gendered?

• A) That buildings tend to resemble either male or female body parts
• B) That, like many European languages, English contains gendered nouns
• C) That organizational spaces, symbols, identities, and rules create and sustain gender inequalities
• D) That most American corporations are invested in maintaining male ownership and management

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Manufacturing costs that vary in total directly with changes in production volume, such as utility costs or raw material consumptions.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a specific product.

Actual Hours

The real number of hours worked, as opposed to planned or scheduled hours.

Standard Cost System

An accounting method that uses cost estimates for materials, labor, and overhead to control business costs.