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KKEVIN3y ago
Which of following may cause an adverse efficiency variance for labour? Select one: A. Higher wage rates B. Improved training C. Machinery downtime D. Unauthorised absenteeism Sir the answer is C, why can't it be D? I chose D & I was wrong.
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor3y ago#1
The efficiency variance is the difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours. If the machinery is down then the workers are still there for work. If they are absent then they are not there for work.
KKEVIN3y ago#2
Got it sir !! Thanks !! :)
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor3y ago#3
You are welcome :-)
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