Mark Has Recently Been Given the Position of Operational Supervisor

question 36

Multiple Choice

Mark has recently been given the position of operational supervisor.One of Mark's employees, Sonya, is very insecure about her capabilities and sometimes gets very frustrated.She has even yelled at her coworkers when frustrated.Mark, on the other hand, is very good at handling difficult situations by staying calm, secure, and positive.Mark and Sonya appear to be at opposite ends of the continuum of which of the Big Five personality dimensions?

• A)Openness
• B)Agreeableness
• C)Emotionalism
• D)Extroversion

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time using machinery, often used to allocate manufacturing overhead based on the time machines are used in the production process.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate used to assign overhead costs to products or services, based on estimated or budgeted overhead expenses and activity.

Unit Product Costs

The calculated cost to produce one unit of product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

The rate calculated before the accounting period begins, used to allocate overhead costs to products or job orders based on a consistent activity base.