Which of the Following Is Typically True of Work Teams

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is typically true of work teams?

• A)Although the concept of work teams has been widely used in the U.S.for some time, it has not gained significant support in other countries.
• B)Work teams occasionally experience a drain on their collaborative energy; this drain is referred to as synergy.
• C)Employees in a self-directed work team handle a wide array of functions and work with a minimum of direct supervision.
• D)Work team members typically set their own goals without management input and plan how to work to achieve those goals.

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Definitions:

Actual Overhead Costs

The real expenses that a company incurs for running its operations, excluding direct labor and materials, instead involving costs like utilities and rent.

Budgeted Overhead

An estimate of the total indirect costs expected during a specific period for the efficient operation of a business.

Volume Overhead Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed manufacturing overhead costs, attributed to changes in production volume.

Manufacturing Overhead

Any expenses related to the production process that are not direct materials or direct labor costs.