United Technologies Corp

question 29

True/False

United Technologies Corp.(UTC) uses acquisitions of firms such as Otis Elevator Company (elevators, escalators, and moving walkways) and Carrier Corporation (heating and air conditioning systems) as the foundation for implementing its related diversification strategy.

Analyze the impact of fixed manufacturing overhead on Work in Process and its application in standard costing.

Comprehend the effect of transactions on the Cash account within the context of material, labor, and overhead costs.

Understand the adjustments to Cost of Goods Sold based on standard cost variances.

Gain insights into the management of variances in fixed manufacturing overhead.

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Definitions:

Economic Value

The measurement of the benefit provided by a good or service to an economic agent.

Value-based Pricing

A pricing strategy where the price is set based on the perceived or estimated value of a product or service to the customer rather than on the cost of production.

Robot

An automated machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, often programmable by a computer.

Operating Cost

Expenditures directly related to the day-to-day operations of a business, including costs for materials, labor, and overhead.