One Professor Assigned Three Papers in His Class

question 72

Multiple Choice

One professor assigned three papers in his class. Then, she let students decide between firm deadlines spread out or having the flexibility to turn in the papers at any time during the semester. What were the results, on the average?

• A) The quality of the papers was about equal, regardless of the deadlines.
• B) Those who set rigid, spread-out deadlines for themselves did better.
• C) Those who allowed themselves more flexibility did better.
• D) Average students did better with firm deadlines, but the top students did better with flexibility.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the labor directly involved in the manufacturing or production process, calculated in hours.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time, indicating how many hours machines were operated during a certain period, often used for allocating manufacturing overhead.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or services based on a chosen activity base.

Manufacturing Overhead

The indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, which include expenses such as equipment depreciation, utilities, and salaries for maintenance staff.