Better Blankets, Inc

question 79

Multiple Choice

Better Blankets, Inc. makes a SnuggieBlank using flannel material and trim binding. They have instituted a successful JIT system and thus no longer have to stock inventory prior to their production need. The Standard Cost Card for The SnuggieBlank model is shown.
STANDARD COST CARD

The company reported the following results concerning January:

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The variable overhead spending variance in January is:

• A)$3,000 favorable.
• B)$1,000 unfavorable.
• C)$1,000 favorable.
• D)$3,000 unfavorable.

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Definitions:

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid for each hour of work.

Dual Labor Market Theory

A theory suggesting the labor market is divided into two segments—the primary (high wage, good jobs) and the secondary (low wage, poor quality jobs) sectors.

Productivity Growth

The increase in the efficiency of production, measured by the amount of goods and services produced per unit of input.

Unionized Workers

Employees who are members of a union, which is an organized association formed to protect and further their rights and interests.