In the Focal Research by Lang and Podeschi,respondents Were Given

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the focal research by Lang and Podeschi,respondents were given a questionnaire.The questionnaire contained

• A) closed ended questions only.
• B) open ended questions only.
• C) both open ended and closed ended questions.
• D) questions on a CATI screen.
• E) None of these is correct since respondents participated in an in-person interview.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The deviation of the actual materials used from the expected standard quantity in production, times the standard unit cost.

Controllable Overhead Variances

The differences between the budgeted and actual overhead costs that management can control or influence.

Volume Overhead Variances

The difference between the expected (budgeted) overhead costs based on standard volume and the actual overhead costs incurred.

Flexible Manufacturing Budget

A budget that adjusts to changes in the volume of production, providing variable costs based on different levels of activity.