Which of the Following Conditions Normally Would Not Indicate That

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions normally would not indicate that standard costs should be revised?

• A) The engineering department has revised product specifications in responding to customer suggestions.
• B) The company has signed a new union contract that increases the factory wages on average by $3.50 an hour.
• C) Actual costs differed from standard costs for the preceding week.
• D) The average price of raw materials increased from $4.68 per pound to $4.82 per pound.

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Definitions:

Group Structure

The organized system of roles, norms, and relationships within a group that shapes members' interactions and the group's functioning.

Primary Groups

Small, closely knit social groups characterized by intimate, face-to-face interaction and long-term relationships.

Collectives

Groups or entities that act as a single unit, often sharing common interests, goals, or values.

Group Dynamics

The study of psychological processes involving interactions and behaviors within a group and how they are influenced by the group's structure and function.