In All but Which of the Following Cases Can an Employer

question 20

Multiple Choice

In all but which of the following cases can an employer be held responsible for acts of sexual harassment committed by others?

• A) When the employer knows or should have known of the conduct.
• B) When the employer fails to take immediate and appropriate action.
• C) When the employer fails to control the conduct of nonemployees.
• D) When the employer has the ability to control the conduct of nonemployees.

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Definitions:

Standard Machine-Hours

The predetermined amount of machine time expected to be used for a specific process or production activity, used for costing and efficiency measures.

Fixed Overhead

Fixed expenditures that are unaffected by production or sales volume, like rental fees, employee salaries, and insurance policies.

Volume Variance

A measure used to evaluate the difference between the expected and actual production volumes.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, based on estimated overhead costs and activity levels, for assigning manufacturing overhead to products.