Rogillo, Inc

question 4

Multiple Choice

Rogillo, Inc. had an unfavorable labor efficiency variance and an unfavorable materials quantity variance. Which department might be held accountable for these variances?

• A) Purchasing, because bad materials can harm labor efficiency.
• B) Production, because inefficient workers may use more materials than allowed.
• C) Marketing.
• D) Shipping.
• E) Both Purchasing, because bad materials can harm labor efficiency and Production, because inefficient workers may use more materials than allowed.

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