Discuss Several Reasons Why Employers May Be Reluctant to Hire

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Essay

Discuss several reasons why employers may be reluctant to hire workers with psychiatric disabilities.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the actual hours worked.

Standard Rate

A predetermined cost for materials, labor, and overhead set for computing variances and budgeting purposes.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing a product or delivering a service.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected (standard) cost, used to evaluate budgeting efficiency.