Budgeted Amounts of Allocation Bases, Rather Than Actual Amounts, Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

Budgeted amounts of allocation bases, rather than actual amounts, are preferable allocation bases because:

• A) when actual amounts are used the behaviour of one responsibility centre affects the costs allocated to other responsibility centres.
• B) budgeted amounts are known in advance, therefore costs are easier to allocate.
• C) the use of actual amounts could cause fluctuations in the prices charged for a company's products or services.
• D) budgeted amounts are known in advance, therefore costs are easier to allocate AND the use of actual amounts could cause fluctuations in the prices charged for a company's products or services.

Understand the basic concepts of classical conditioning, including unconditioned and conditioned responses and stimuli.

Comprehend the principles of operant conditioning, including different reinforcement schedules and the concepts of reinforcement and punishment.

Grasp the significance of observational learning and identify the factors necessary for it to occur.

Differentiate between various types of reinforcement (positive, negative) and punishment (application, removal).

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Definitions:

Avoiding Type

Refers to a personality or behavioral style that tends to evade facing problems, confrontations, or difficult situations.

Dominant Type

A personality disposition characterized by assertiveness, control, and leadership, often influencing group dynamics and social interactions.

Socially Useful

Socially useful pertains to actions, behaviors, or initiatives that are beneficial to society at large, contributing positively to the well-being and functioning of the community.

Social Interest

A concept introduced by Alfred Adler, referring to an individual's innate potential to cooperate with others for societal betterment.