Productive Efficiency Implies

question 69

Multiple Choice

Productive efficiency implies

• A) the possibility of gains in one area without losses in another.
• B) that more output has been produced.
• C) the impossibility of gains in one area without losses in another.
• D) that prices are stable.
• E) c and d

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hour

A measure of the amount of time spent by direct labor workers on a specific job or task, often used to allocate labor costs in job-order costing.

Manufacturing Overhead Budget

A financial plan that estimates the indirect costs associated with manufacturing, including utilities, salaries, and maintenance.

Direct Labor-Hour

A measure of the labor directly involved in manufacturing or service provision, calculated in hours.

Variable Overhead Rate

A rate that fluctuates with changes in production levels or business activity, applied to allocate variable overhead costs to products or services.