A Plant Manager in a Small Factory Wants to Raise

question 71

Multiple Choice

A plant manager in a small factory wants to raise workforce morale.Upon inquiry,she finds out that the working conditions at the plant are safe,clean,and pleasant and that recent expansion of the workforce has assured employees of job security.Which of the following actions should the manager take to ensure that the "belongingness" needs in Maslow's hierarchy are satisfied?

• A) pay bonuses to workers who achieve specified goals
• B) publicly praise those workers who have been most productive
• C) set up after-work activities, such as a softball team, to allow more social interaction
• D) arrange training sessions to boost the skills of workers who show talent in a particular area

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the volume of manufacturing activity, including supplies, utilities, and indirect labor.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual number of labor hours worked and the standard hours expected to complete the work, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on the standard cost, attributed to efficiency in using resources.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard hours expected for the production level achieved.