Consider the Following Set of Flowcharting Symbols Along with the Case

question 16

Multiple Choice

Consider the following set of flowcharting symbols along with the case as you respond to the question: When the CEO of NTL Corporation resigned, the board of directors hired a recruitment firm to look for a replacement.The recruitment firm prepared several job announcements, then presented them to the board of directors.The board of directors approved one of the job announcements; the recruitment firm used it to advertise the position on the Internet and in relevant newspapers and professional publications.After receiving several applications, the recruitment firm selected a pool of ten to pass on to NTL's board of directors.The board of directors, with the assistance of the recruitment firm, went through three rounds of interviews, narrowing the pool from ten to three.Each of the three finalists prepared a presentation on the strategic future of NTL and delivered the presentation at a meeting of NTL shareholders.The board of directors then made the final choice for a new CEO. A systems flowchart of the case would represent the final decision of the board of directors with:

• A) Symbol B or Symbol F.
• B) Symbol B or Symbol G.
• C) Symbol B or Symbol I.
• D) Symbol G or Symbol I.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Direct materials are raw materials that are directly used in the manufacturing process of a product and can be easily traced to the product itself.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total amount of time worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing a product or delivering a service.

Variable Overhead

Costs of production that vary with the level of output, such as utility expenses or raw material costs.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the production of a specific good or service.