How Has Technology Changed Worker Accountability

question 98

Multiple Choice

How has technology changed worker accountability?

• A)It is used to gather information about performance.
• B)It allows for greater personal responsibility.
• C)It tends to increase worker satisfaction.
• D)It prevents workers from making errors.

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Definitions:

Total Direct Materials Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost of those materials.

Fixed Overhead Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Volume Variance

A measure used in budgeting and accounting to show the difference between expected (budgeted) and actual sales volumes, affecting revenue or costs.

Direct Labor Time Variance

The difference between the estimated time to complete a task and the actual time taken, affecting cost management in manufacturing.