Which of the Following Situations Demonstrates the Connection Between Hindrance

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations demonstrates the connection between hindrance stressors and organizational commitment?

• A) Xander deals with his frustration over his boss showing favoritism to other members of his team by going for runs at lunch.
• B) Hilary's manager constantly makes unreasonable demands that force her to work long hours, and as a result she is looking for another job.
• C) When Oberon learned that a lazy coworker had been given a big raise, Oberon decided to work harder in order to earn a similar raise for himself.
• D) Frida's company cuts costs by not replacing old, worn out equipment, so she is forced to ignore the problems in order to focus on getting her work done.
• E) The psychological pressure Sheila felt as an accountant during tax season led her to form a support group with other people in her department who felt the same way.

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Definitions:

Period Cost

Costs that are not directly associated with the production of goods and are expensed in the period they are incurred.

Factory Utilities

The costs associated with utilities in a manufacturing environment, including electricity, water, and gas necessary for production.

Product Cost

The total cost incurred by a company to produce, acquire, and prepare a product for sale, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Period Cost

Costs that are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, typically not directly tied to the production process and include selling, general, and administrative expenses.