Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Five

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic elements of the kaizen approach of productivity improvement?

• A) Teamwork
• B) Improved morale
• C) Quality circles
• D) Suggestions for personal discipline

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Definitions:

Activity-Based Costing

A method of accounting that identifies the activities in an organization and assigns the cost of each activity with resources to all products and services according to the actual consumption.

Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with the production process that are not directly tied to the product, including factory rent, utilities, and equipment depreciation.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked directly on the production of goods or services by employees.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

The predetermined overhead rate is a rate that is calculated before a period begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to cost objects based on a chosen activity base.