The ________ Occurs When a Manager Thinks a Subordinate's Behavior

question 108

Multiple Choice

The ________ occurs when a manager thinks a subordinate's behavior is due to some innate characteristic rather than to the situation.

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) attention deficit syndrome
• C) actor-observer effect
• D) residual attribution error

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

The indirect costs associated with manufacturing, including utilities, maintenance, and salaries of non-direct labor employees, that cannot be directly traced to specific products.

Product Costing

The process of determining the total cost involved in producing a product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Interim Financial Statements

Financial reports covering a period of time less than a fiscal year, often quarterly or semi-annually, providing a periodic update on a company's financial position.

Overapplied Factory Overhead

The amount of factory overhead applied in excess of the actual factory overhead costs incurred for production during a period.