The Manager of a Multinational Firm Operating in a Developing

question 128

Multiple Choice

The manager of a multinational firm operating in a developing country noticed that local employees had at length recently met their physiological and safety needs.According to the hierarchy of needs theory,the next level of motivation would be met by the promise of:

• A)pay related to piecework.
• B)heightened security.
• C)vacation days.
• D)a group picnic.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor. Examples include utilities, depreciation on factory equipment, and salaries of factory supervisors.

Lean Manufacturing

An orderly technique for minimizing waste in industrial operations while ensuring productivity remains unaffected.

Manufacturing Cells

A layout design in manufacturing where machines and workstations are arranged to optimize the production process and reduce waste, focusing on the manufacturing of a single product or a group of similar products.

Cost Of Production Report

A financial document summarizing the costs associated with the production of goods, including materials, labor, and overhead.