If the Labour Quantity Variance Is Unfavourable and the Cause

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the labour quantity variance is unfavourable and the cause is inefficient use of direct labour, the responsibility rests with the

• A)sales department.
• B)production department.
• C)budget office.
• D)controller's department.

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Definitions:

Greater Power

Refers to the superior strength or influence one entity holds over another, potentially affecting decisions and outcomes.

Decentralized Bargaining

A negotiation strategy where collective bargaining is conducted at a local or departmental level, rather than on a national or organizational level, allowing for more specific and directly relevant agreements.

Strike Leverage

The power or advantage that workers gain during negotiations by threatening or conducting a strike to pressure employers into meeting their demands.

Direct Dealing

An approach where employers and employees negotiate employment terms without the intermediation of labor unions.