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:

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of production, often quantified as the ratio of outputs produced to inputs used in the production process.

Pasture Land

Land that is used for the grazing of livestock, allowing animals to feed on the grass and other vegetation present.

Oil Deposits

Natural accumulations of hydrocarbons, typically underground, that can be extracted for use as fuel and in various industrial applications.

Incentive Function

The way in which economic rewards or penalties influence the actions of individuals and firms.