The Price of Labor Relative to Capital Determines the Amount

question 30

True/False

The price of labor relative to capital determines the amount of labor used relative to capital in a firm.

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Definitions:

Fixed Budget

A budget that is established at the beginning of a period and does not change, regardless of actual performance or outcomes.

Direct Labor Rate

The cost per hour for direct labor, which includes wages of workers who are directly involved in the production of goods.

Efficiency Variances

Represents the difference between the actual input costs and the standard input costs anticipated for the production achieved.

Sales Price Variances

The difference between the actual price at which goods or services are sold and the expected (standard) sale price.