Which Multi-Layered Hub and Spoke Model Is Appropriate for Companies

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which multi-layered hub and spoke model is appropriate for companies with strategic business units (SBUs) that still represent a core brand?

• A)Hub and spoke.
• B)Dandelion model.
• C)Holistic model.
• D)Organic structure.
• E)Centralized structure.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allotted for the actual production achieved, indicating the efficiency of utilizing variable resources.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, valued at standard cost.

Favorable

A term used in variance analysis indicating that actual costs were lower than budgeted or standard costs, leading to higher profits.

Unfavorable

A term used in variance analysis to describe a situation where actual results are worse than expected results, often leading to a negative impact on financial performance.