A Basic Difference Between Line Managers and Staff Managers Is

question 169

Multiple Choice

A basic difference between line managers and staff managers is that line managers have ___ which staff managers rarely have.

• A) authority
• B) expertise
• C) decision-making skills
• D) experience
• E) responsibility

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Used

Direct materials used are the raw materials directly incorporated into a product being manufactured, contributing to the cost of goods sold.

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, including indirect labor, materials, and expenses that cannot be directly traced to a product.

Current Assets

Cash and other assets that are expected to be converted to cash or sold or used up, usually within one year or less, through the normal operations of the business.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The aggregate of expenses related to producing goods, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.