Value-Added Costs Are Standard Costs Based on

question 12

Multiple Choice

Value-added costs are standard costs based on

• A) currently attainable standards.
• B) ideal usage standards.
• C) cycle time.
• D) the value added.

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Definitions:

Bottom-Line Contributions

The impact an individual or action has on the net earnings or profitability of an organization.

Ancillary Workers

Support staff who provide essential services that complement the primary functions of an organization, but are not part of the core workforce.

Enhancing Productivity

The act of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of processes or systems to produce more output with the same or fewer inputs.

Employee Motivation

Involves the processes and factors that drive employees to perform optimally, including both intrinsic motivators, like job satisfaction, and extrinsic motivators, such as rewards and recognition.