The Need for Interpersonal and Communication Skills Fades as a Manager

question 101

True/False

The need for interpersonal and communication skills fades as a manager moves from the lower levels of an organization into the upper management arena.

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Definitions:

Variable Manuf. Overhead

Costs of manufacturing overhead that vary with the level of production activity.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted or standard cost of labor.

Standard Labour Rate

The predetermined cost associated with labor per unit of time, used as a benchmark for budgeting and cost control.

Actual Total Labour Cost

The actual amount spent on wages and salaries for employees directly involved in the production process.