Which of the Following Would Lead to a Variance Resulting

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would lead to a variance resulting from a permanent change in a firm's operating environment?

• A)An abnormally high incidence of employees calling in sick during a period.
• B)A new competitor entering the market.
• C)Upper-level management failing to consult lower level workers and instituting extremely tight budgetary controls.
• D)A critical machine unexpectedly breaking down for a number of days.

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle parts of the body back to the right atrium of the heart.

Left Atrium

The upper left chamber of the heart, which receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the left ventricle.

Angina Pectoris

A condition characterized by chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, often indicative of coronary heart disease.