The Reason That the Best Possible Assignments Cannot Be Made

question 35

Multiple Choice

The reason that the best possible assignments cannot be made for every job is

• A)many job assignments cannot be split.
• B)jobs compete with each other for available time at facilities for which they are best suited.
• C)best assignments are a matter of opinion.
• D)assignments are temporary and conditions change.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

Direct labor relates to the work of employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect production costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, such as rent, property taxes, and insurance.

Variances

The differences between planned or expected financial outcomes and the actual financial outcomes.

Fixed Overhead

The portion of overhead costs that remains constant regardless of the level of production or business activity.