Laura Nader Has Called on Anthropologists to "Study Up

question 11

Multiple Choice

Laura Nader has called on anthropologists to "study up." What does she mean by this term?

• A)Anthropologists should study high altitude peoples and cultures in order to understand adaptation.
• B)Anthropologists should people of a higher class than themselves.
• C)Anthropologists should study the elites of a society and not only the common people.
• D)Anthropologists should intensify their studies and become more involved in advocacy anthropology.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Standard Direct Labor-Hours

The estimated amount of labor hours required to produce a unit of product, used in budgeting and variance analysis.

Denominator Level

The activity level used to compute a predetermined overhead rate, often reflecting capacity or expected usage.

Budget Variance

The difference between budgeted figures for a set period and the actual figures achieved.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allocated for the actual level of activity.