Although There Are Many Different Aspects of Social Structure,two Main

question 96

Multiple Choice

Although there are many different aspects of social structure,two main dimensions--_______--stand out when explaining differences between cultures.

• A) the degree to which the basic unit of social organization is the group; and the degree to which the basic unit of society is a clique
• B) the degree to which the basic unit of social organization is the individual; and the degree to which a society is heterogeneous
• C) the degree to which the basic unit of social organization is the extended family; and the degree to which the basic unit of society is heterogeneous
• D) the degree to which the basic unit of social organization is the individual; and the degree to which a society is stratified into classes or castes
• E) the degree to which there are different languages and the degree to which there are income differences

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual costs of labor and the expected (or standard) costs, based on the hourly wage rates times the number of hours worked.

Direct Labor Time Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked by employees at the standard rate and the expected hours at the standard rate, for manufacturing a product.

Total Cost Variance

The difference between the budgeted or standard cost of production and the actual cost incurred.

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost, indicating cost management efficiency.