The Initial Process by Which Managers Decide How to Divide

question 83

Multiple Choice

The initial process by which managers decide how to divide tasks into specific jobs is known as:

• A)Job design
• B)Job enrichment
• C)Job enlargement
• D)Job reduction
• E)Job simplification

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in the production of goods or services, often used as a basis for allocating labor costs to products.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities and maintenance expenses.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials purchased and the expected cost of direct materials, based on standard cost.