Lenci Corporation Manufactures and Sells a Single Product

question 364

Multiple Choice

Lenci Corporation manufactures and sells a single product. The company uses units as the measure of activity in its budgets and performance reports. During May, the company budgeted for 5,100 units, but its actual level of activity was 5,050 units. The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for May:
Data used in budgeting:
Actual results for May:

-The revenue variance for May would be closest to:

• A) $4,150 F
• B) $2,170 F
• C) $2,170 U
• D) $4,150 U

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Definitions:

ProMES

A performance management system that aims to improve organizational effectiveness by clarifying expectations and objectives.

Goal Theory

First proposed by Ed Locke, goal theory is a fairly simple model of motivation based on the premise that people with goals work harder than people without goals. Beyond that, the theory suggests that not all goals are created equal, and that goals that are difficult and yet specific and concrete will motivate employees best.

Specific

Clearly defined or identified; precise or exact.

Difficult Goals

Goals that are challenging and require significant effort and resources to achieve, often leading to higher levels of motivation and performance.