Which of the Following Are Existing or Emerging Technologies That

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are existing or emerging technologies that affect organizational communication processes?

• A) Fiber optics.
• B) Laptop, notepad, and tablet PCs with digital cellular facsimile devices and wireless Internet connectors.
• C) Digital communication satellites.
• D) Each answer is a technology that can affect organizational communication processes.

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Definitions:

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods and are therefore expensed in the period they occur, such as selling and administrative expenses.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or service delivery.

Fixed Manufacturing Cost

A rephrased definition for Fixed Manufacturing Overhead; these are costs that do not change with the level of manufacturing activity, such as property taxes on a factory.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, including utilities, depreciation, and salaries for management.