Fox Company Has the Following Data Concerning the Machine-Hours in Its

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Multiple Choice

Fox Company has the following data concerning the machine-hours in its operating departments: Fixed costs of the maintenance department are budgeted at $30,000 per year.The fixed maintenance costs are incurred in order to service long-run average demand.The actual fixed maintenance cost was actually $32,000.How much fixed maintenance cost should be charged to Department B at the end of the year for performance evaluation purposes?

• A)$12,000
• B)$14,400
• C)$15,000
• D)$18,000

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Definitions:

Social Dominance Orientation

A personality trait which predicts social and political attitudes, characterized by a preference for hierarchy in social settings and dominance over lower-status groups.

Need for Structured Knowledge

Refers to the requirement for organized and systematically arranged information to make it easily understandable and accessible.

Tolerance for Ambiguity

An individual's ability to remain comfortable and composed when faced with unclear, uncertain, or indefinite situations.

Authoritarian Personality

A personality type characterized by a strong adherence to authority, conformity to established norms, and a preference for order and tradition over personal autonomy.