Which of the Following Is Not a Plausible Cause of a Direct

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a plausible cause of a direct labor efficiency variance?

• A) Poor scheduling of work.
• B) Inadequate supervision of workers.
• C) Materials used are different from those specified.
• D) Failure to update the standard cost to conform to wage provisions in the union contract.
• E) Batch sizes during the period were different from standard.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicles

Tiny sacs within a synapse that release neurotransmitters, enabling neuron communication.

Receptor Sites

Specific areas on the surface of cells or within cells that are sensitive to certain substances, allowing for communication between cells or systems.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in emotional arousal and sleep; deficiencies of serotonin have been linked to eating disorders, alcoholism, depression, aggression, and insomnia.

Emotional Arousal

The process of becoming mentally and physically activated with emotions, which can be triggered by thoughts, memories, or external events.