The Efficiency Variance Measures ________

question 133

Multiple Choice

The efficiency variance measures ________.

• A) the difference between the quantity used by the company and the quantity used by its competitors
• B) the change in quantities used over time
• C) how well the business uses its materials or human resources
• D) how quickly direct materials are processed into finished goods

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Definitions:

Anal Stage

The second stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring from age 18 months to 3 years, where the focus of pleasure is on controlling bladder and bowel movements.

Phallic Stage

A stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory occurring between ages three and six, where the child's libido is focused on the genital area, leading to identification with the same-sex parent.

Reaction Formation

Reaction formation is a psychological defense mechanism in which an individual acts in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires.

Defense Mechanism

A psychological strategy unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.