Which of the Following Reasons Is Unlikely to Be Related

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons is unlikely to be related to an unfavourable variance for labour costs?

• A)Labour used was less skilled than usual.
• B)poor work scheduling
• C)excessive equipment downtime
• D)inappropriate standards
• E)rate variance in direct materials purchased at the standard quality

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Definitions:

Mental Symbols

Representations in the mind that stand in for objects, concepts, or actions, allowing individuals to think, remember, and solve problems.

Pretend Play

Pertains to imaginative play where children create scenarios and roles, demonstrating creativity and the ability to symbolize abstract concepts.

Substage 6

The final phase of Jean Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development, where infants aged about 18-24 months start to develop symbolic thought and mental representation.

Sensorimotor Period

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn through interacting with their environment using their senses and motor actions.