As a Project Manager for a Large Construction Company, Kevin

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As a project manager for a large construction company, Kevin decided to make the performance appraisal process as painless as possible for his crew. He spent a considerable amount of time creating performance standards he felt were reasonable, and after six months' time, he scheduled individual appointments with each worker to discuss strengths and weaknesses and areas that needed improvement according to the standards he privately set. Some employees were sent to vestibule training, and one even got a promotion with additional compensation. What did Kevin fail to do correctly?

• A) Provide a pleasant environment for the appraisal such as a restaurant setting.
• B) Dismiss at least 10% of the work crew.
• C) Copy the HR department on all the results, within 24 hours of each appraisal.
• D) Communicate the performance standards to the employees so they know what is expected.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

The product cost determination method under this accounting strategy includes the expenses for direct materials, direct labor, and all manufacturing overhead, whether it is variable or fixed.

Gross Margin

A company's total sales revenue minus its cost of goods sold, divided by the total sales revenue, expressed as a percentage.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (materials, labor, and overhead) in product costs and treats fixed manufacturing overhead as an expense of the period.

Period Cost

Expenses that are not directly tied to production activity and are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.