A Purchasing Agent Was Overheard Saying,"I Don't Know What It

question 22

Multiple Choice

A purchasing agent was overheard saying,"I don't know what it is,but I just don't like that sales representative".The purchasing agent is most likely experiencing:

• A)intensity bias.
• B)relationship bias.
• C)personality conflict bias.
• D)emotional intelligence bias.
• E)communication-style bias.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as salaries of supervisors, maintenance, and utilities, not directly tied to the production of goods.

Direct Labor

The cost of wages for employees who directly manufacture products or provide services, considered a variable cost in production.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly attributed to the production of finished goods and are an integral part of the finished product.

Period Cost

Expenses incurred during a specific period of time that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services.