When Using Management by Exception,the Purchasing Manager Should Be Questioned

question 149

Multiple Choice

When using management by exception,the purchasing manager should be questioned for which of the following variances?

• A) direct materials efficiency
• B) variable overhead efficiency
• C) direct materials cost
• D) direct labor efficiency

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Variable Cost refers to expenses that change directly and proportionally with the level of production or sales activity, such as raw materials and direct labor costs.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the amount of goods produced or sold, including lease payments, wages, and premiums.

Operating Income

Operating Income, also known as operating profit, reflects the amount of profit realized from a business's operations, after deducting operating expenses like wages and cost of goods sold, but before interest and taxes.

Financial Risk

The possibility of losing money on an investment or business venture.