There Are Many Examples of Shortcuts We Make in Judging

question 5

Multiple Choice

There are many examples of shortcuts we make in judging others.Which shortcut below is least likely to be an error in perception about a new employee named Jo?

• A)using "high intelligence" of Jo to make a general impression about Jo's effectiveness on the job
• B)using my ability to respond to individual differences between Jo and myself
• C)letting my own attitudes and interests influence my impression of Jo
• D)deciding that Jo wants challenge and change since that's what I want
• E)knowing how good Jo will be because Jo has the same degree I have

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Definitions:

Job Cost Sheet

A document that records the costs associated with a specific job or project, detailing direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production based on a chosen activity basis, such as labor hours or machine hours.

Direct Labor-hour

A metric indicating the man-hours spent on direct labor to produce goods, crucial for calculating production costs and pricing strategies.

Predetermined Manufacturing Overhead

The estimated overhead rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or services based on activity levels.