Enabling Coordination, Problem Solving Among Units, and Providing Emotional Support

question 32

Multiple Choice

Enabling coordination, problem solving among units, and providing emotional support to employees are all important functions of

• A)vertical communication.
• B)horizontal communication.
• C)downward communication.
• D)upward communication.
• E)semantic communication.

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Definitions:

Machine Hours

A measure of production activity or cost allocation based on the number of hours a machine is operated.

Overapplied Overhead

Refers to the situation where the allocated overhead cost is more than the actual overhead incurred by a business.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to assign overhead costs to products or services based on a specific activity base.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process or the provision of services.