Abel Alonzo, Director of Human Resources, Is Exploring Employee Absenteeism

question 35

Multiple Choice

Abel Alonzo, Director of Human Resources, is exploring employee absenteeism at the Plano Power Plant.Ten percent of all plant employees work in the finishing department; 20% of all plant employees are absent excessively; and 7% of all plant employees work in the finishing department and are absent excessively.A plant employee is selected randomly; F is the event "works in the finishing department;" and A is the event "is absent excessively." P(A|F) = _____________.

• A)0.37
• B)0.70
• C)0.13
• D)0.35
• E)0.80

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Definitions:

Controllable Costs

Costs that can be influenced or controlled by a specific manager or department within an organization.

Unfavorable Controllable Margin

A financial metric indicating that costs or expenses have exceeded budgeted amounts within a manager's control, negatively impacting profitability.

Cost Over Budget

The amount by which actual spending exceeds the planned or budgeted amount.

Sales Exceeding Budget

This indicates a financial scenario where actual sales revenue surpasses the projected figures in the budget, often viewed positively as it suggests higher profitability.