Forced ranking systems can force managers to give bad evaluations to good performers

A company's planned activity level for next year is expected to be 100,000 machine hours. At this level of activity, the company budgeted the following manufacturing overhead costs:

Variable Fixed Indirect materials $140,000 Depreciation $60,000 Indirect labor 200,000 Taxes 10,000 Factory supplies 20,000 Supervision 50,000 A flexible budget prepared at the 80,000 machine hours level of activity would show total manufacturing overhead costs of a) $384,000. b) $408,000. c) $288,000. d) $360,000.

Unambiguous and easily understandable words help improve which aspect of writing?

A) Persuasiveness B) Clarity C) Conciseness D) Professionalism E) Content