Gentile Corporation Makes a Product with the Following Standard Costs

question 77

Multiple Choice

Gentile Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs: The company produced 6,000 units in May using 36,970 kilos of direct material and 4,340 direct labor-hours. During the month, the company purchased 40,400 kilos of the direct material at $4.70 per kilo. The actual direct labor rate was $13.70 per hour and the actual variable overhead rate was $2.70 per hour.

The company applies variable overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours. The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.

-The materials quantity variance for May is:

• A)$13,150 F
• B)$12,361 F
• C)$13,150 U
• D)$12,361 U

Distinguish between different types of risks and the concept of risk aversion in investment choices.

Identify and calculate risk premiums and understand their role in compensating for systematic risk.

Understand portfolio beta as a measure of systematic risk and how it is computed from individual investment betas.

Recognize the effects of stock price changes on portfolio value.

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Definitions:

Door-In-The-Face Technique

A compliance strategy that involves making a large request that is expected to be refused so that a smaller request will be accepted.

Social Facilitation Method

A process by which the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on tasks.

Foot-In-The-Door Technique

A persuasion strategy where a small request is made first, with the aim of getting compliance for a larger request later.

Social Manipulation Technique

Strategies or methods used to influence or control others' behaviors, attitudes, or perceptions in social contexts.