Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below:
Berman's Camera

question 39

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Berman's Camera Shop has prepared the following flexible budget for September and is in the process of interpreting the variances. F denotes a favorable variance and U denotes an unfavorable variance.
$\begin{array}{lrrr} &\text { Flexible }&\text { Variances }\\& \text { Budget } & \text { Price } & \text { Efficiency } \\\text { Material A } & \$ 40,000 & \$ 1,000 \mathrm{~F} & \$ 3,000 \mathrm{U} \\\text { Material B } & 60,000 & 500 \mathrm{U} & 1,500 \mathrm{~F} \\\text { Direct manufacturing labor } & 80,000 & 500 \mathrm{U} & 2,500 \mathrm{~F}\end{array}$
-The actual amount spent for Material B was ________.

• A) $58,000
• B) $59,000
• C) $60,000
• D) $61,000

Evaluate the impact of cultural intelligence and competence on workplace communication.

Examine the influence of context on communication content, quality, and effectiveness.

Understand the levels and processes of communication.

Comprehend the various barriers to communication including personal space, body language, and translation issues.

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Definitions:

Public Interest Theory

A theory suggesting that government interventions and regulations are made with the objective of benefiting the public and correcting market failures.

Quality Service

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Natural Monopolies

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Occupational Safety

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