The Amount of Output Achieved from the Use of a Given

question 103

Multiple Choice

The amount of output achieved from the use of a given amount of inputs is __________.

• A)productivity.
• B)benchmarking.
• C)performance control.
• D)standardization.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the manufacturing process of a product and are a significant portion of the production cost.

Gross Profit

The subtract of cost of goods sold from net sales, indicating the efficiency of a company in managing its production and labor costs.

Factory Overhead

Factory overhead encompasses all the indirect costs involved in manufacturing a product, which may include utilities, maintenance, and management salaries, excluding direct materials and labor costs.

Direct Labor Costs

The total cost of all the labor force that is directly involved in the production process, measured by wages, salaries, and benefits of those who actually work on the product directly.