For the Quarter Just Ended, Bojangles, Inc

question 6

Essay

For the quarter just ended, Bojangles, Inc. reported the following variances in one of its manufacturing departments:
Material price variance, U
Material quantity variance, F
Labor efficiency variance, F
Labor rate variance, negligible
Machine hours efficiency, F
The sum of the favorable variances exceeded the unfavorable materials price variance by a considerable amount. The quality of the output from the department was the same as usual. Bojangles operates very close to a JIT system for materials purchases, with virtually all material acquired during the quarter being used in manufacturing activities.
Required:
Is there any connection among these variances? If so, explain.

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Definitions:

Shift

A change in the position or direction of something, often used in economics to describe changes in demand or supply curves.

Caffeine

A stimulant found in coffee, tea, and other products, known for its ability to increase alertness and reduce feelings of tiredness.

Demand for Coffee

The total amount of coffee that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a certain time period, influenced by factors like price, income, and consumer preferences.

Price of Coffee

The cost at which coffee is sold, influenced by factors like production costs, supply and demand, and market competition.