The cost of workers who assist in, or supervise, the manufacturing process, not linked to specific units of product is called:
A) Indirect labor.
B) Direct labor.
C) Basic labor.
D) Unspecified labor.
E) Joint labor.

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Indirect labor refers to the cost of workers who assist in or supervise the manufacturing process but are not directly involved in the production of specific units of product. This includes roles such as supervisors, quality control workers, and maintenance staff. Direct labor, on the other hand, refers to workers who are directly involved in the production of specific units of product.

The Cost of Workers Who Assist In, or Supervise, the Manufacturing