Which of the Following Is Not a Criticism of Scientific

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a criticism of scientific management?

• A) It did not appreciate the social context of work.
• B) It did not appreciate the higher needs of workers.
• C) It did not appreciate the careful study of tasks and jobs.
• D) It did not acknowledge variance among individuals.
• E) It tended to regard workers as uninformed and ignored their ideas and suggestions.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, such as utilities, supplies, and salaries not directly tied to production.

Activity Base

A measure used for allocating costs to a product or service, typically based on the extent to which the product or service uses that activity.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to assign overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a particular activity base, before the actual costs are known.

Underapplied Overhead

A condition where the allocated manufacturing overhead is less than the actual overhead costs incurred, leading to a shortfall.