A Research Study Examined More Than 1000 Comments Posted at Online

question 77

Multiple Choice

A research study examined more than 1000 comments posted at online forum sites about a long and important controversy over getting rid of one famous Native American "mascot," that of the University of North Dakota (UND) 's "Fighting Sioux" sports teams. Hostile commentators:

• A) asked why the mascot should even be viewed as a problem, or why now, or why in North Dakota.
• B) insisted that whites were the real victims.
• C) called for gratitude from Native Americans for this mascot recognition.
• D) included paternalistic comments such as "just get over it."
• E) All the above

---

Definitions:

Machine Hours

A measure of the operating time of machines or equipment, typically used in allocating manufacturing costs.

Fixed Overhead Rate

A predetermined rate used to allocate fixed overhead costs to units of output, based on a standard level of activity.

Gross Profit

Sales minus the cost of goods sold.

Volume Variance

A measure used in budgeting and accounting to illustrate the difference between expected sales volume and actual sales volume.