Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Response

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a response when answering calls for others?

• A)Annette is currently participating in an important budget meeting with our board of directors.
• B)We're not really sure where Annette is right now, but she'll return your call immediately whenever she gets back.
• C)Annette has run down to the ladies' room for a few minutes, but she should be back soon.
• D)Annette is away from her desk, but I will give her your message when she returns.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead

Regular, ongoing expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Standard Costing

An accounting method that applies estimated costs to product costs for budgeting purposes and cost control.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adapts or changes based on the fluctuations in a business's activity or volume level.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities or materials used in production.