The Production Manager of a Company,in an Effort to Gain

question 55

Multiple Choice

The production manager of a company,in an effort to gain a promotion,negotiated a new labor contract with the factory employees that required them to bear a greater percentage of benefit costs than before,thus bringing down the cost of direct labor to the company.Shortly afterward,several experienced and highly skilled workers resigned,and were replaced by new employees whose work was very slow during their training period.At the end of the quarter,the company's profits fell 10%.This situation would have produced a(n) ________.

• A)favorable direct materials cost variance
• B)unfavorable direct labor cost variance
• C)unfavorable direct labor efficiency variance
• D)favorable direct materials efficiency variance

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Definitions:

Liquidation

The process of closing a business by selling its assets to pay off its liabilities, with any remaining proceeds distributed to shareholders or owners.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and net income over a specific period of time.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity at a specific point in time, providing insights into its financial condition.

Salary Allowance

An amount of money given to employees in addition to their regular salary, often to cover specific expenses.