A field environment is an artificial setting for experimentation in which the researcher constructs the desired conditions

For each of the following cost standards, indicate which manager is responsible for the standard, and list one factor that should be used in setting the standard

Cost standard Responsible manager Factor used in setting the standard Direct materials Direct labor What will be an ideal response

Melita Sailboats Company manufactures 100 luxury yachts per month

A compact media center is included in each yacht. Melita Sailboats manufactures the media center in-house but is considering the possibility of outsourcing this function. At present, the variable cost per unit is $280, and the fixed costs are $40,000 per month. If it outsources the media centers, fixed costs could be reduced by half, and the vacant facilities could be rented out to earn $4,000 per month of rental income. At what contract cost would outsourcing pay off for Melita? A) $520 per unit B) $480 per unit C) $280 per unit D) $400 per unit