Which of the Following Best Describes the Effect of Uncertainty

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the effect of uncertainty?

• A) The higher the level of uncertainty about the relationship between resources used and outputs, the less likely a cause-and-effect relationship will exist.
• B) The higher the level of uncertainty about the relationship between resources used and outputs, the more likely a cause-and-effect relationship will exist.
• C) The higher the level of uncertainty about the relationship between resources used and outputs, the more likely the cost will classified as a discretionary cost.
• D) The higher the level of uncertainty about the relationship between resources used and outputs, the less likely the cost will classified as a discretionary cost.
• E) The higher the level of uncertainty about the relationship between resources used and outputs, the less likely a cause-and-effect relationship will exist, and the more likely the cost will classified as a discretionary cost.

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Definitions:

Cost Adjustment

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Reduced Work Week

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