Which of the Following Is TRUE About Affirmative Action

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about affirmative action?

• A)Affirmative action is required by Title VII.
• B)Affirmative action is prohibited by Title VII.
• C)Affirmative action is allowed in government contracts if it can show the programs are needed to overcome specific past discrimination.
• D)Affirmative action programs are usually voluntary on the part of employers,since courts have no power to order remedies for past discrimination.

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Definitions:

Underapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead cost is less than the actual overhead incurred.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses associated with the work directly done by employees on the company's products or services.

Job Order Costing

An accounting system that accumulates costs by individual jobs or orders, suitable for customized or distinct products and services.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

The rate estimated before the start of a period, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a chosen activity base.