Because of a Family Emergency, John Was Unable to Complete

question 12

Multiple Choice

Because of a family emergency, John was unable to complete a report for his boss. Instead, he asks a coworker to finish it for him and in the morning, John tells his boss that he did the report. Is there anything wrong with John's action?

• A) No, because John's coworker only finished what John had started.
• B) No, because John had a family emergency and his boss don't need the details. The report is done.
• C) Yes, because John told a lie to his boss and put his reputation on the line.
• D) Yes, because John is indebted to his coworker now.

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Definitions:

Cost Apportionment

The allocation of shared or indirect costs to different cost centers or cost objects based on a fair and reasonable basis.

Direct Method

A type of cost allocation that directly assigns expenses to specific cost objects, such as departments or products, without any intermediation.

Personnel Department

The department within an organization that is responsible for hiring, training, and managing employees.

Assembly Department

A division within a manufacturing company where assembled components are put together to form a finished product.