Menell's Study Showed That in Terms of Effectiveness

question 41

Multiple Choice

Menell's study showed that in terms of effectiveness,

• A) mandatory separation of recyclables was best, followed by curbside charges and finally refundable deposits.
• B) mandatory separation of recyclables was best, followed by refundable deposits and finally curbside charges.
• C) curbside charges were best, followed by refundable deposits and finally mandatory separation of recyclables.
• D) curbside charges were best, followed by mandatory separation of recyclables and finally refundable deposits.
• E) refundable deposits were best, followed by curbside charges and finally mandatory separation of recyclables.

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost of those materials.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the finished product and constitute a significant part of its costs.

Variable Overhead Spending Variance

The difference between actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected (standard) costs based on the actual level of production activity.

Fixed Overhead Spending Variance

The difference between the actual and budgeted fixed overhead costs incurred during a period.