Consider the Following Situation

question 76

Essay

Consider the following situation:
The marketing manager of Gramblin, Inc. accepted a rush order for a nonstock item from a valued customer. The manager filed the necessary paperwork with the production department, and a production manager did the same with purchasing for needed raw materials. Unfortunately, a purchasing clerk temporarily lost the paperwork; by the time it was found, it was too late to order from Gramblin's regular supplier. A new supplier was located that quoted a very attractive price.
The materials soon arrived and were found to be of poor quality, thus giving rise to a favorable materials price variance, an unfavorable materials quantity variance, and an unfavorable labor efficiency variance. These latter two variances, based on normal practice, appeared on the production manager's performance report for the period just ended.
Required:
A. Given that the company uses a responsibility accounting system, should the production manager be penalized for poor performance? Briefly discuss, keeping in mind that a production manager is generally in a very good position to control material usage and labor efficiency.
B. Should anything be done to correct the situation? If "yes," briefly explain.

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Comprehend the role of fungi in ecosystems, particularly in nutrient cycling and as symbionts.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity ownership in a corporation, with voting rights and eligibility to receive dividends.

Building

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory, used for a variety of purposes.

Stock Traded

The buying and selling of company shares or equity securities in financial markets.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, represented in part by capital stock and retained earnings.