________ Was the First Functional Field of Management to Adopt

question 43

Multiple Choice

________ was the first functional field of management to adopt quality as its own.

• A) Engineering
• B) Marketing
• C) Human resources
• D) Finance
• E) Operations

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Definitions:

Inventory

A company's stock of the goods available for sale to customers, as well as raw materials and work-in-progress that will be sold or finished in the future.

Fixed Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead costs attributable to a change in the volume of production or procurement.

Fixed Overhead Budget Variance

The difference between the actual fixed overhead costs incurred and the budgeted or standard fixed overhead costs.

Direct Labor-hours

The complete total of working hours by individuals directly involved in the fabrication process.