Which of the Following Was a Major Reason for the Brain

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major reason for the brain drain that occurred after the fall of the Soviet empire?

• A) The post-Soviet government declared that those who had worked in high posts under communism were not allowed to continue in those positions.
• B) Western European states offered more professional opportunities for those with marketable skills.
• C) The Russian government wanted to modernize and started insisting on the use of the English language, which many older Russians could not manage.
• D) The migrants were mainly composed of those who had supported communism and fled out of fear of reprisals.

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Definitions:

Estimated Machine-Hours

The anticipated amount of machine time required to complete a job or process.

Actual Machine-Hours

The actual number of hours that machines are run during a production period.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Refers to the production costs that change in proportion to the level of production activity, such as utilities or raw materials needed for manufacturing.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated in the production process, often used in costing and budgeting.