The Variable Overhead Spending Variance Is Most Effective in Measuring

question 57

Multiple Choice

The variable overhead spending variance is most effective in measuring

• A)how well overhead spending matches the targets set in the original budget at the beginning of the year.
• B)the efficiency with which the activity base was utilised in production.
• C)excessive use of overhead resources.
• D)the utilisation of plant facilities.

---

Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A collection of experiments in social psychology carried out by Stanley Milgram, aimed at assessing how likely it is for individuals participating in the study to follow commands from an authority figure that go against their own moral judgment.

Group Polarization

A psychological phenomenon in which discussions within a group lead to the adoption of more extreme positions or attitudes than the initial inclinations of its members.

Controversial Issue

A subject that provokes strong and often opposing opinions, making it a topic of debate.

Group Polarization Effect

The tendency for group discussion to amplify the initial leanings of group members, leading to a more extreme position.