In General, Financial Controls Are More Useful for Evaluating Managers

question 41

True/False

In general, financial controls are more useful for evaluating managers at higher levels in an organizational hierarchy, while non financial controls are more useful in monitoring and evaluating employees at lower levels.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Direct Materials Variances

The difference between the actual costs of direct materials used in production and the standard or expected costs.

Fixed Overhead

Expenses that remain constant regardless of how much is produced or sold, including items like lease payments, wages, and insurance premiums.

Direct Labor

The wages or salaries paid to employees who are directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service.