The Correct Sequence from Longest to Smallest Duration Scheduling Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

The correct sequence from longest to smallest duration scheduling is

• A) capacity planning, aggregate planning, master schedule, short-term schedule.
• B) aggregate planning, capacity planning, master schedule, short-term schedule.
• C) master schedule, capacity planning, aggregate planning, short-term schedule.
• D) master schedule, aggregate planning, capacity planning, short-term schedule.
• E) aggregate planning, master schedule, capacity planning, short-term schedule.

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Definitions:

Favorable Variance

A financial term indicating that actual costs were lower or revenues were higher than planned.

Budgeted Amount

The projected costs or revenues allocated to a specific activity or period, based on estimates.

Budget Ratcheting

The practice of setting future budget allocations based on the current period’s expenditures, discouraging under-spending in fear of budget cuts.

Budget Lapsing

A type of budgeting that does not allow managers to carry over budget surpluses from one year into the next year. Under a budget lapsing system, funds not spent are lost at the end of the budget period.