During the Process of Operational Planning, Management Must Compare Market

question 161

Multiple Choice

During the process of operational planning, management must compare market demand with

• A) market supply.
• B) consumer demand.
• C) planned supply.
• D) available human resources.
• E) capacity.

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Definitions:

Departmental Overhead Rate

The rate at which indirect costs are allocated to different departments within a company, often used for costing purposes.

Direct Labor Hours

The total number of hours worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service, often used in calculating labor cost and efficiency.

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, used in costing to allocate expenses based on how long a machine has been in use.

Setup Cost Per Unit

The cost associated with configuring or preparing equipment for manufacturing a batch of products, divided by the number of units produced.