Which of the Following Employees Is Typically Held Accountable for the Direct

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following employees is typically held accountable for the direct material quantity variance?

• A)Controller
• B)Purchasing Manager
• C)Production Manager
• D)Engineering Department Manager

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The expense associated with foregoing the next most favorable option when a choice is made.

Restrictive Policy

Policies or conditions imposed by lending institutions or governments that limit certain activities or operations to reduce risk.

Just-in-time

A production strategy that aims to reduce in-process inventory and associated carrying costs by producing goods only as they are needed in the production process.

Carrying Costs

Expenses associated with holding inventory, including storage, insurance, and spoilage costs.