Zian Supervises Employees Who Work on the Floor of the Nature's

question 81

Multiple Choice

Zian supervises employees who work on the floor of the Nature's Secret Organic Snack Food factory. He cooperates closely with his manager in determining ways to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process and then works to implement those plans. In this case, Zian would be considered a _____ manager.

• A)frontline
• B)tactical
• C)middle-level
• D)top-level
• E)strategic

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses consist of the costs related to a company's primary operational activities, excluding costs associated with manufacturing or production.

Factory Utilities

Expenses related to services like electricity, water, and gas utilized in the manufacturing process.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a specific product and included in its cost.

Manufacturing Overhead

Costs not directly tied to the production of goods, including rent for factory space and equipment depreciation.