What Is a Disadvantage to Managers That Use Actual Input

question 98

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage to managers that use actual input data from past periods to calculate price and efficiency variances?

• A)Past data is typically available at low cost.
• B)Past data is advantageous because it excludes inefficiencies.
• C)Past data can serve as benchmarks for continuous improvement.
• D)Past data can include inefficiencies and does not incorporate any changes expected for the budget period.
• E)Past data represents quantities and prices that are real,rather than hypothetical.

Differentiate between job enrichment, job enlargement, job specifications, and job descriptions.

Grasp the significance of narrative job analysis and its application in various settings.

Recognize the influence of market wage rates on employment strategies.

Identify the role of human capital investments in determining individual and organizational success.

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