Expectations About the Results of Behaviors Are Called ______ Expectancies

question 261

Multiple Choice

Expectations about the results of behaviors are called ______ expectancies.

• A) primary
• B) secondary
• C) outcome
• D) completion

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.

SQ × AP

The standard quantity times actual price formula, used in cost accounting to calculate the variance between the actual cost and the standard cost of raw materials.

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard cost of direct materials used in production, indicating how effectively the materials budget is being adhered to.

Per-Unit Standards

Estimates of the direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead costs required to produce one unit of a product.