On Average,how Much Time Does It Take for a Clerical

question 65

Multiple Choice

On average,how much time does it take for a clerical worker (who is an external hire) to achieve full productivity?

• A) 8 weeks
• B) 20 weeks
• C) more than 26 weeks
• D) 2 weeks

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production based on a specific activity base, such as labor hours or machine hours.

Automated Shaper

A machine tool that uses computer control for shaping or surfacing metal and other materials.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of revenue, indicating the portion of sales income that exceeds the cost of goods sold.

Job-Order Costing

A costing method used to determine the cost of producing specific products or jobs, assigning direct materials, labor, and overhead costs to individual jobs based on actual expenses incurred.