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Cornerstones of Cost Management 2nd Edition by Don Hansen ,Maryanne Mowen

Edition 2ISBN: 978-1111824402
book Cornerstones of Cost Management 2nd Edition by Don Hansen ,Maryanne Mowen cover

Cornerstones of Cost Management 2nd Edition by Don Hansen ,Maryanne Mowen

Edition 2ISBN: 978-1111824402
Exercise 30
(2010 CPA Exam) Management has reviewed the standard cost variance analysis and is trying to explain an unfavorable labor efficiency variance of $8,000. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the variance?
A) The new labor contract increased wages.
B) The maintenance of machinery has been inadequate for these last few months.
C) The department manager has chosen to use highly skilled workers.
D) The quality of raw materials has improved greatly.
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The correct answer is option "c". This i...

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