In a Survey,Sam Was Asked to Rank on a Scale

question 8

Multiple Choice

In a survey,Sam was asked to rank on a scale of 1 to 5 how important different cell phone features were to him.The result was then used by the surveying firm to assess the different attributes of the ranking.This survey can be called a(n) _____ analysis.

• A) attribute
• B) functional
• C) comparative
• D) conjoint

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Definitions:

Plantwide Predetermined

The determination of a single overhead rate that is applied throughout an entire plant or facility, irrespective of individual processes.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and salaries of support staff.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production output or activity based on the number of hours machines are operated.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a certain activity, such as labor hours or machine hours.