The actual cost of direct materials is $13.00 per pound. the standard cost per pound is $8.75. during the current period, 9,900 pounds of direct materials were used in production and 18,500 pounds were purchased. the standard quantity of direct materials for actual units produced is 16,200 pounds. how much is the direct materials quantity variance?

1. what must one do to perform the essential managerial task of controlling in achieving organizational goals? a. motivate, coordinate, and energize individuals and groups to work together to achieve organizational goals b. choose appropriate organizational goals and courses of action to best achieve those goals c. establish task and authority relationships that allow people to work together to achieve organizational goals d. establish accurate measuring and monitoring systems to evaluate how well the organization has achieved its goals