Which of the Following Approaches Is NOT Encompassed in Positive

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches is NOT encompassed in positive organizational scholarship (POS) ?

• A) Appreciative inquiry
• B) Positive psychology
• C) Community psychology
• D) Organizational sociology

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Spending Variance

The difference between actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected (standard) costs based on the actual level of production activity.

Fixed Overhead Spending Variance

The difference between the actual and budgeted fixed overhead costs incurred during a period.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Refers to the production costs that fluctuate with the level of output, such as utility costs or raw materials, which are not directly tied to individual units.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected and actual quantity of materials used in production, impacting materials cost.