Which of the Following Is an Example of the Influence

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the influence tactic of forming coalitions?

• A)A group of employees band together to show management that they collectively demand that the company purchase new computer equipment.
• B)Airline employees threaten to go on strike just a few weeks before the company begins its busiest season and most profitable part of the year.
• C)A new executive immediately posts her diplomas and awards on the office wall for others to see.
• D)To demonstrate that cost overrun errors aren't due to production employees,the production manager privately shows senior executives examples of how the marketing manager makes mistakes on orders.
• E)None of these involves forming coalitions.

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Definitions:

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Long-term assets owned by a business for use in production, manufacturing, or administrative functions, not intended for sale.

Standard Cost System

This system assigns predetermined costs to the manufacture of products and services, used for budgeting and controlling expenses.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead Rate

A constant charge that represents the total fixed manufacturing overhead costs divided by the standard allocation base.

Variances

The difference between planned or expected financial outcomes and the actual results achieved, often analyzed in budgeting and cost control.