The Four Key Sets of Behaviours That Managers Can Use

question 16

Multiple Choice

The four key sets of behaviours that managers can use to create intrinsic rewards for employees,as put forth by Professor Kenneth Thomas,are

• A)leading for opportunity,establishing credentials,goal-setting,and creating a feedback system.
• B)creating opportunity,creating feedback,empowerment,and goal setting.
• C)recognition of accomplishments,leading for competence,leading for meaningfulness,and leading for progress.
• D)leading for choice,leading for competence,leading for meaningfulness,and leading for progress.
• E)leading for choice,empowerment,goal setting,and leading for progress.

Grasp the theoretical underpinnings and criticisms of standard costing systems and flexible budgets.

Understand the components and purposes of control systems within management accounting.

Distinguish between different types of variances, including cost, labour, and material variances.

Calculate variances from standard costs, including material, labour, and direct labour rate variances.

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Definitions:

Gender Awareness

The understanding and recognition of gender and its impact on identity, roles, and societal expectations.

Authoritative Parenting

A parenting style marked by a combination of high warmth and high control, balancing demands with responsiveness to children's needs.

Egalitarian

Relating to the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Sensitivity

The quality or condition of being easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something.