Women Who Pursue Nontraditional Careers __________

question 114

Multiple Choice

Women who pursue nontraditional careers __________.

• A) usually have more "feminine" traits and believe that their efforts will result in success
• B) are more certain than their male counterparts that they can overcome barriers to career success
• C) are usually low in self-reliance but are more satisfied with their jobs than their male co-workers
• D) usually have "masculine" traits, such as high achievement orientation and self-reliance

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Definitions:

Labor-Intensive

Describes a process or industry that requires a high input of labor compared to capital.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or services based on a certain activity base.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities for the manufacturing plant.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of fixed costs that is directly associated with the production process, including salaries of managers and factory maintenance.