​Which of the Following Is an Example of Featherbedding

question 78

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following is an example of featherbedding?

• A)A craft union restricting entry into its profession
• B)A union-imposed wage floor
• C)An increase in labor productivity that results from a decrease in quit rates
• D)Attempts to reduce the sale of nonunion goods
• E)A construction workers union requiring an unnecessarily large number of workers to be employed for a particular job

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Definitions:

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production process and are expensed in the accounting period in which they are incurred.

Nonmanufacturing Costs

Nonmanufacturing costs are expenses not directly related to the production of goods, including selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Selling

The process of persuading someone to buy a product or service, a fundamental activity in business.

Administrative

Pertaining to activities related to the management and general operations of an organization, often involving tasks like paperwork, communication, and office upkeep.