In What Sense Are Bureaucracies "Inherently Conservative

question 4

Multiple Choice

In what sense are bureaucracies "inherently conservative"?

• A)Bureaucrats tend to vote Republican.
• B)Bureaucrats generally support smaller government.
• C)Bureaucrats are generally reluctant to change their ways.
• D)Bureaucrats are mainly drawn from the middle and upper classes of society.

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Finished Goods

Products that have completed the manufacturing process but have not yet been sold or distributed to the end customer.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

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Factory Overhead

The total of all the indirect costs associated with manufacturing, not including direct labor or direct materials.

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