Which of the Following Is an Obstacle Organizations Cite as the Reason

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an obstacle organizations cite as the reason to avoid conducting a needs analysis?

• A) Trainees often claim that they are rewarded for taking the time to conduct a needs analysis.
• B) Organizations usually can see how the investment of time and resources will produce a viable training solution.
• C) Organizations are most concerned with training employees quickly rather than waiting for research to be conducted.
• D) Managers and employees do not have the creative techniques and critical methods of inquiry needed to conduct a needs analysis.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs, direct and indirect, in the unit cost of a product.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue.

Manufacturing Margin

The difference between the sales revenue generated by manufactured goods and the cost of producing those goods, indicating profitability.

Variable Costing

A pricing technique that incorporates solely the variable costs of production—such as raw materials, direct labor, and variable overhead expenses—into the per-unit cost of products.