What Does Work Measurement Determine

question 64

Multiple Choice

What does work measurement determine?

• A) how long it should take to do a job
• B) what is the best way to do a job
• C) who is the best worker
• D) where work should be done
• E) why a particular step must be included in an operation

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and applied fixed overhead costs, attributed to variations in production volume.

Denominator Activity

relates to the level of activity used to allocate fixed overhead costs to units produced, which can affect the unit cost of production.

Standard Hours

The predetermined amount of time expected to complete a task or job under normal conditions.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or cost objects, calculated in advance based on estimated costs and activity levels.