Which Department Is Usually Responsible for a Direct Labor Cost

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which department is usually responsible for a direct labor cost variance attributable to inexperienced workers on the assembly line?

• A) purchasing
• B) production
• C) human resources
• D) engineering

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