ALTS Infosystems Is a Software Consulting Firm Based in Redmond

question 52

Multiple Choice

ALTS Infosystems is a software consulting firm based in Redmond.The firm uses a standardized job analysis questionnaire containing 194 questions about work behaviors,work conditions,and job characteristics that apply to a wide variety of jobs.In this scenario,ALTS Infosystems is using _____.

• A) a utilization analysis
• B) the Fleishman Job Analysis System
• C) a work flow design
• D) a conjoint analysis
• E) the Position Analysis Questionnaire

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Definitions:

Labor Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours allowed for the work performed, multiplied by the standard hourly wage rate.

Produced

The completed output of goods or services as a result of manufacturing or production processes.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost of those materials.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The variance between the real amount of materials consumed in production and the anticipated standard amount, multiplied by the cost per unit according to standards.