A Person Who Is Hired to Accomplish a Result but Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

A person who is hired to accomplish a result but is not subject to specific control by the one hiring is known as a(n) _____.

• A) servant
• B) general agent
• C) independent contractor
• D) subagent
• E) agent with an interest

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Definitions:

Cost Driver

Any activity or factor that can cause a change in the cost of a product or service, used in activity-based costing to allocate costs accurately.

Support Department

Departments that do not directly participate in the primary activities of a business but provide essential services or support to those that do.

Payroll Checks

Payroll checks are written by an employer to pay employees for services rendered during a specific time period.

Cost Driver

A cost driver is a factor that causes a change in the cost of an activity. It directly influences the cost of a process, product, or operation.