In the Early 1900s, Personnel Administration, as It Was Called

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the early 1900s, personnel administration, as it was called then,

• A)focused on trying to improve the human element in organizations.
• B)served a key advisory role in organizations.
• C)was closely tied to union-management relations.
• D)was highly influenced by laws and regulations.
• E)played a very subservient role in organizations.

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Definitions:

Estimated Total Overhead

The anticipated amount of all overhead expenses for a specific period, used for budgeting and costing purposes.

Machining Department

A specific division within a manufacturing facility where machinery is used to process materials into finished products.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process of a company, such as utilities, depreciation, and salaries for management.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a particular activity base, such as labor hours or machine hours.