The "Virtual Fourth Branch of Government" Refers to ________

question 71

Multiple Choice

The "virtual fourth branch of government" refers to ________.

• A) political parties
• B) state governments
• C) the bureaucracy
• D) interest groups
• E) government contracting

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Definitions:

Total Controllable

Relates to the expenses or costs over which a manager or business has direct control.

Volume Overhead Variances

The differences between the expected fixed overhead costs and the actual fixed overhead allocated, based on the volume of production.

Optimum Standards

Ideal benchmarks set for performance, quality, or efficiency that are considered best under the given conditions.

Attainable Standards

Realistic targets for costs or productivity set by management, which are challenging yet achievable under normal working conditions.