Dell has a standard usage of 1 pound direct materials. Direct materials have a standard price of $26 per pound. In April, Dell produced 4,790 units and paid $142,000 for 5,030 pounds direct materials. Calculate the direct materials quantity variance.

The company is experiencing an increase in competition, and at the same time they are building more production facilities in southeast asia. in this scenario, the top management team is most likely to multiple choice increase the cost of their products. restructure to reflect a more bureaucratic, stable organization. pull decision-making responsibility from low-level management, taking it on themselves. give lower-level managers the authority to make decisions to benefit the firm. rid themselves of all buffering product.