List and Describe Two Job Analysis Methods

question 34

Essay

List and describe two job analysis methods.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated by dividing estimated overhead costs by an allocation base, such as direct labor hours.

Estimated Annual Overhead Costs

An approximation of the indirect costs that a business expects to incur over a year in its operations.

Expected Annual Operating Activity

The projected level of operations, including production and sales, anticipated for a company over a year.

Common Activity Base

A measure used in activity-based costing for allocating overhead and indirect costs to products or services based on relevant activities.