Active Management by Exception Involves Watching for Deviations from Rules

question 38

True/False

Active management by exception involves watching for deviations from rules and standards and taking corrective action.

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Definitions:

Overhead Applied

The amount of overhead costs allocated to a particular cost object, such as a product, based on predetermined overhead rates.

Machining Department

A specific section within a manufacturing facility where machining operations are performed to produce parts.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are used in the production process, often used as a basis for allocating overhead costs.

Overhead Applied

The portion of overhead costs allocated to a specific job or project based on a predetermined rate.