Lean Thinking Offers an Alternative to Cost Cutting by Reducing

question 7

True/False

Lean thinking offers an alternative to cost cutting by reducing staff.

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Definitions:

Labor Efficiency Variance

A measure used in budgeting and accounting to evaluate the difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to complete a task.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials purchased and the expected (or standard) cost, used in budgeting and cost management.

Variable Overhead

The overhead costs that fluctuate with the level of production or business activity, such as utilities or materials consumed in production.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

The difference between the actual costs of direct materials purchased and the expected (or standard) costs, impacting the budget and potentially financial results.