Growing the core can be a less risky alternative than expansion into new product categories

Which of the following statement is true regarding choice of the denominator volume level in conjunction with the process of allocating fixed manufacturing costs to production?

a. This choice has no effect on the standard overhead cost-allocation rate. b. The choice affects the standard overhead cost-allocation rate but not product cost. c. Under absorption (full) costing, this choice can affect reported profits for the period. d. The choice typically will affect end-of-period asset values, but not the production-volume variance for the period. e. The choice is important only if the company in question uses variable costing.

Melissa takes an advocacy approach to group decision making. During a problem-solving meeting she is likely to

A) advocate whatever is best for the company. B) be extra courteous toward the other team members. C) do whatever she can to get her alternative selected by the group. D) be the first to offer constructive suggestions.