First, the Network Went Down, Then the Guy in the Next

question 26

Multiple Choice

First, the network went down, then the guy in the next cubicle would not stop clearing his throat, and now Delia cannot find a sticky note when she needs one. Delia's head hurts, her shoulders are tense, and her back aches. Which of the following statements is True?

• A) Delia's inability to find a sticky note is a strain, while her headache is a stressor.
• B) The network going down represents a stressor, while Delia's backache is a strain.
• C) The guy clearing his throat is a daily hassle, while Delia's tense shoulders are a work outcome.
• D) The network going down is a work hassle, while Delia's hurting head and back are daily outcomes.
• E) Delia's difficulty finding a sticky note is a primary effects, while her tense shoulders are a secondary outcome.

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production, including things like rent for factory space and salaries of permanent staff.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.

Product Costs

All costs that are involved in acquiring or making a product. In the case of manufactured goods, these costs consist of direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. Also see Inventoriable costs.

Manufacturing Costs

Expenses directly related to the production of goods, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.