The Phenomenon of Diffusion of Responsibility Can Best Be Described

question 73

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon of diffusion of responsibility can best be described as

• A) the more people who witness an emergency, the more likely any one person is to help.
• B) the fewer people who witness an emergency, the more likely it is that they will take longer to help.
• C) the more people who witness an emergency, the less likely it is that witnesses will help.
• D) the fewer people who witness an emergency, the less likely it is that the victim will be blamed.

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Definitions:

Standard Cost System

An accounting method that applies estimated costs to product units to predict production expenses and aid in budgeting.

Labor Rate Variance

The discrepancy between what labor actually costs and what was initially budgeted or considered as the standard labor cost.

Actual Results

The real outcomes or data obtained from an operation or process, often compared against planned or forecasted results.

Standard Cost System

A method of cost accounting that compares actual costs to predetermined standards, facilitating variance analysis to manage costs.