Explain the Difference Between Open-Ended and Closed-Ended Questions

question 29

Essay

Explain the difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions. Using the following dialogue, give a closed-ended and an open-ended response to the client. In what ways do you think your two questions will impact the way in which the client responds?
Client: I'm really fed up with my spouse. He won't help me with the housework. I have to do everything for our kids, and I have a full time job. How in the world am I going to be able to manage without his help?
Social Worker:
Open-ended response + description of impact
Closed-ended response + description of impact

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Definitions:

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing a product or performing a service, used as a benchmark for measuring performance.

Direct Material

Represents raw materials that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods, directly affecting the finished product's cost and quality.

Units

A measure or quantity used as a standard of measurement for expressing amounts, especially in the context of production or inventory.

Materials Price Variance

The financial difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected (standard) cost, indicating cost management efficiency.