You Are Likely to Select Nominal Group Technique Over Brainstorming

question 40

Multiple Choice

You are likely to select nominal group technique over brainstorming because ________.

• A) nominal group technique involves a great deal of face-to-face interaction
• B) brainstorming encourages severe criticism to all ideas
• C) research generally shows nominal groups outperform brainstorming groups
• D) brainstorming decreases group cohesiveness
• E) during brainstorming sessions, group members feel high pressure for conformity

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs in the cost of goods sold and treats fixed costs as period costs.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Manufacturing Margin

The difference between the cost of goods sold by a manufacturing company and its total sales, reflecting the gross margin specific to manufacturing operations.

Absorption Costing

A costing method that includes all manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead—in the cost of goods sold.