Figure 4-16 Newman Company Recently Installed an Activity-Based Relational Database

question 89

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-16 Newman Company recently installed an activity-based relational database.Using the information contained in the activity relational table, the following pool rates were computed:
$400 per purchase order
$24 per machine hour, Process 1
$30 per machine hour, Process 2
$80 per engineering hour
Two products are produced by Special Products: X and Y.The plant has two manufacturing processes, Process 1 and Process 2.Other processes include engineering, product handling, and procurement.Product X goes through Process 1 while Product Y goes through Process 2.The product relational table for Special Products is as follows:

- Refer to Figure 4-16.What is the unit cost of Product Y?

• A) $ 18.80
• B) $504.00
• C) $ 10.60
• D) $ 12.00

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Definitions:

Setting of Wages

The determination of how much compensation employees receive for their labor, influenced by factors such as skill level, industry standards, and economic conditions.

Job Evaluation

A systematic process for determining the value and rank of a job in an organization relative to other jobs.

Wage Survey Data

Information collected on wage rates for various jobs within an industry or region, used to compare and set competitive salaries.

Internal Equity

A pay strategy ensuring fairness in employees' wages within the same organization, based on job value and employee contribution.