ELM Corporation Introduced a New Automated Production Process That Has

question 44

Multiple Choice

ELM Corporation introduced a new automated production process that has reduced the amount of labour needed, but not affected the use of materials. The standard cost system has not been changed yet to reflect this new process. Assuming the machinery is functioning properly and that workers were properly trained in its use, which of the following variances is most likely to result?

• A) Favourable variable overhead spending variance
• B) Favourable direct labour efficiency variance
• C) Unfavourable direct labour efficiency variance
• D) Favourable direct materials price variance

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Definitions:

Domestic Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative use of a country's own resources.

Comparative Advantage

The principle that countries or entities should produce goods and services where they have a lower opportunity cost compared to others.

Domestic Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when choosing to produce a good or service domestically.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity (such as making a specific product) more efficiently than another activity.