The Key Difference Between a Controllable Cost and a Noncontrollable

question 31

Multiple Choice

The key difference between a controllable cost and a noncontrollable cost is:

• A) the large amount of the cost.
• B) the frequency of cost incurrence.
• C) the short term ability to influence the cost by the manager.
• D)whether the cost is fixed or variable.

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Definitions:

Tardiness

The act of being late or delaying arrival beyond the expected or scheduled time.

Absenteeism

The habitual non-presence of an employee at their job, which can be voluntary or involuntary, and often affects productivity.

Alienation

The feeling of being isolated and disconnected from one’s work, society, or sense of self.

Vertical Loading

A management concept involving the process of delegating more responsibilities and higher-level tasks to employees to increase their involvement and motivation.