The Manager at a Construction Site Observes That He Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

The manager at a construction site observes that he is spending a great deal of time interviewing prospective employees. This is due to the large amount of absenteeism and turnover among his skilled workers. On questioning exiting employees he discovers that many of them quit because they feel the work place is too dangerous. In particular, several foremen have stated that the need to get the job done quickly is more important than a few rules, and have gone as far as to mock the courage of workers who question this attitude.
-What is the best way for the manager to control the deviant behavior of the foremen?

• A) ordering the foremen to conform with the required safety standards
• B) finding out why the foremen place a greater importance on finishing the job than in safety
• C) firing the foremen and promoting new foremen from the current pool of workers
• D) taking over the work of the foremen himself
• E) instituting training classes for the foremen on the importance of safety

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life evenly.

Depreciation

Depreciation is the systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life.

Original Cost

The initial purchase price or cost of acquiring an asset, before any depreciation or amortization.

Accounting Period

A specific period of time in which financial transactions are recorded and financial statements are prepared.