Riya, a Manager at Planet Save, Is Using Spreadsheet Software

question 9

Multiple Choice

Riya, a manager at Planet Save, is using spreadsheet software to prepare a departmental budget. Riya is using which managerial skill according to Katz?

• A) Supervisory
• B) Conceptual
• C) Creative
• D) Technical
• E) Human

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, used as a measure in calculating labor costs and efficiency.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the accounting period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a selected activity base.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly tied to the production of goods, such as rent, utilities, and salaries of maintenance personnel.

Total Manufacturing Cost

The aggregate of all costs directly attributable to the production of goods, including material, labor, and overhead costs.