Suppose a Company's Variable Overhead Is Applied on the Basis

question 147

Multiple Choice

Suppose a company's variable overhead is applied on the basis of direct labour hours, and the company has an unfavourable direct labour efficiency variance. What is most likely to result?

• A) The direct labour rate variance will be favourable.
• B) The direct materials usage variance will be unfavourable.
• C) The variable overhead spending variance will be unfavourable.
• D) The variable overhead efficiency variance will be unfavourable.

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Definitions:

Flatter Organization

Describes a company structure with few or no levels of middle management between staff and executives, enhancing decision-making and communication.

Horizontal Differentiation

The division of tasks, functions, or roles within an organization at the same hierarchical level to create specialization.

Organizational Hierarchy

The arrangement of individuals within an organization according to power, status, and job function, creating a structured chain of command.

Job Specialization

The process of focusing one's occupational concentration on a specific area of expertise, improving efficiency and proficiency.