Scenario 8.1 Ray Caldwell Is the Human Resource Manager of a Management

question 10

Multiple Choice

Scenario 8.1
Ray Caldwell is the human resource manager of a management consulting firm. The consultants are mostly white males and are a cohesive group. Very few conflicts exist between them and decisions are made quickly and without much disagreement. A number of the qualified applicants for new positions are multicultural and Ray wonders if he should consider hiring them. He is currently assessing the advantages and disadvantages of the firm's becoming more multicultural.
-Refer to Scenario 8.1. Ray is concerned that if he hires female managers, they may not be given opportunities to advance to top management positions in the firm. Ray is concerned about

• A) racial discrimination.
• B) accommodations that might be legally required.
• C) the glass ceiling.
• D) diversity training.
• E) communication barriers.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a particular activity base.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production of goods or services, often used to allocate labor costs to products.

Overhead

All indirect costs of running a business that are not directly associated with the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.

Direct Labor

The wages and benefits paid to employees who directly manufacture or produce the products of a company.