Ruth Is Conducting a Case Study of Typical Ways of Working

question 1

Multiple Choice

Ruth is conducting a case study of typical ways of working in a College Registrar's office. Of the following, which is appropriate practice for Ruth as she selects participants for her study?

• A) Ruth should select all workers as participants for her identified case.
• B) Ruth should screen potential participants and include only those who can contribute to her understanding.
• C) Ruth should screen potential participants and include those with a strong perspective.
• D) Ruth should allow the administrator in the office to select the participants given their individual roles in the context.

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Definitions:

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard hours expected for the production level achieved.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity expected, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.

Standard Material

The predetermined quantity and cost of materials expected to be used in producing a unit of product, used as a benchmark for cost control.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected (standard) cost of materials used in production.