One Way to Be Tactful When Giving Your Reasons for Bad

question 8

Multiple Choice

One way to be tactful when giving your reasons for bad news is to

• A)explain why the decision is good for you and your company.
• B)focus on facts and imply the bad news.
• C)explain that the decision is based on company policy.
• D)apologize for having to be the bearer of bad news.
• E)explain how hard the decision was to make.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, depreciation, and maintenance expenses.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated at the beginning of the period, used to assign overhead costs to products or services based on a consistent formula.

Direct Labour

The wages paid to workers who are directly involved in the production of goods or the provision of services.

Raw Materials

Raw materials are basic and unprocessed inputs used in the manufacturing of goods.