Labor Productivity Is Most Commonly Used to

question 99

Multiple Choice

Labor productivity is most commonly used to

• A)calculate the total cost of production.
• B)set wage standards per unit of production.
• C)draw efficiency comparisons between different organizations.
• D)define recruiting parameters for new candidates.

---

Definitions:

First Processing Department

The initial stage in a manufacturing process where raw materials begin their transformation into finished products.

Work in Process Inventory

The inventory account that tracks the costs of materials, labor, and overhead for products that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet completed.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that averages the cost of inventory items to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory.

Process Costing System

A process costing system is used in manufacturing environments where the products are indistinguishable from each other and allocates the production costs based on the processes involved.