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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