Which of the Following Is a Possible Cause of an Unfavourable

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible cause of an unfavourable materials efficiency variance?

• A) Using materials that do not meet specifications
• B) Using a higher class of labour than called for
• C) Using a higher quality of material than called for
• D) Using fewer hours of labour than labour specifications call for

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