A New Factory Manager Was Hired for a Company That

question 50

Multiple Choice

A new factory manager was hired for a company that was experiencing slow production rates and lower production volumes than demanded by management.Upon investigation,the manager found that the workers were poorly motivated and not closely supervised.Midway through the quarter,an incentive program was initiated,and cash bonuses were given when workers hit their production targets.Within a short time,production output increased,but the bonuses had to be charged to the direct labor budget.This could produce a(n) ________.

• A) unfavorable direct materials cost variance
• B) unfavorable direct materials efficiency variance
• C) unfavorable direct labor efficiency variance
• D) unfavorable direct labor cost variance

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Definitions:

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report detailing modifications in balance sheet accounts and income's impact on cash and equivalents, segmented into operating, investing, and financing activities.

Loss

A decrease in net income that occurs when expenses exceed revenues, investments diminish in value, or assets are lost or damaged.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and investments not included in cash equivalents.

Financing Activities

Transactions involving long-term liabilities, stockholders' equity, and changes in short-term loans that affect a company's cash flow.