1A1M AFTER PERFORMING A THOROUGH STUDY OF MICHIGAN COMPANY’S OPERATIO...

12. CSO: 1A1d LOS: 1A1m

After performing a thorough study of Michigan Company’s operations, an independent

consultant determined that the firm’s labor standards were probably too tight. Which one

of the following facts would be inconsistent with the consultant’s conclusion?

a. A review of performance reports revealed the presence of many unfavorable

efficiency variances.

b. Michigan’s budgeting process was well-defined and based on a bottom-up

philosophy.

c. Management noted that minimal incentive bonuses have been paid in recent

periods.

d. Production supervisors found several significant fluctuations in manufacturing

volume, with short-term increases on output being followed by rapid, sustained

declines.