Ever Since Alain First Called on Premier Meat Packers, He

question 86

Multiple Choice

Ever since Alain first called on Premier Meat Packers, he has had trouble dealing with its purchasing agent who seems to resent the fact that Alain was born in France and speaks with a French accent. Alain actually lost a sale because the Premier agent contended that he couldn't understand Alain's accent. The agent thought Alain had promised delivery in two weeks, and the agent needed the order filled in two days. Due to problems like this and other condescending remarks made by the agent, a _____ is the best action for Alain's company.

• A)pressure transfer
• B)conversion
• C)turnover
• D)clean sweep
• E)territory waiver

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Variable manufacturing overhead includes all manufacturing costs that vary with the level of production, such as utilities or materials needed in the production process.

Standard Hours Allowed

The time allocated for a task based on predetermined standards.

Actual Direct Labour Hours

The real number of labor hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, typically recorded after the work has been completed.

Standard Cost System

A cost accounting system that uses cost standards for materials, labor, and overhead to control actual costs and analyze variances.