Which one of the following is most likely to be the responsibility of the purchasing manager?
A)The materials quantity variance.
B)The materials price variance.
C)The overhead volume variance.
D)The labor efficiency variance.
E)None of the answer choices is correct.

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The materials price variance is most likely to be the responsibility of the purchasing manager as it relates to the cost paid for materials purchased. The purchasing manager is responsible for negotiating the best possible price for materials and ensuring that all purchases are made at the most competitive rate possible. The other variances listed would likely fall under the responsibility of other departments such as production or operations.

Which One of the Following Is Most Likely to Be