The Variance That Is Usually Most Useful in Assessing the Performance

question 140

Multiple Choice

The variance that is usually most useful in assessing the performance of the purchasing department manager is:

• A)the materials quantity variance.
• B)the materials price variance.
• C)the labor rate variance.
• D)the labor efficiency variance.

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