Calico Corporation produced 2,000 units in Job 903. The following data is provided for Job 903 for the year: Direct materials used $2,300
Direct labor costs $700
Actual manufacturing overhead rate per direct labor hour $17.15
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate per direct labor hour $18.30
Direct labor hours used in Job 903 35
Direct labor rate per hour $20

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What is the total cost of Job 903?

You work as the sales manager for a company that sells office supplies to businesses of all sizes. because the profit margins are razor-thin, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best prices on paper, pencils, pens, post-it notes, and other office supplies from the manufacturers. when reviewing the quarterly profit statement, you realize that your costs are higher than they should be, and you trace the higher costs back to an employee who has been lax about getting competitive bids to ensure the lowest prices. when you conduct your research to determine the reason for the higher costs, and take action to bring those costs back down, in which of the key management processes are you taking part?