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Table 9.1 Quarter Forecast 1 80,000 2 110,000 3 100,000 4 110,000 Hiring Cost $1

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Question

Table 9.1

                     Quarter                  Forecast            

                         1                            80,000             

                         2                          110,000             

                         3                          100,000             

                         4 110,000

          

Hiring Cost $100 per worker   

Firing Cost $150 per worker   

Inventory Carrying Cost $ 5 per unit     

Production Per Employee           1000 units per/qtr

Beginning Work Force 100 workers       

Using the data in Table 9.1, which of the following statements is true if the company maintains a level production strategy?

a) The total number of units inventoried for the 4-quarter period is    40,000 units.

b) The cost of the level production plan is $18,000.

c) There are 12,500 units inventoried in quarter 3.

d) A work force of 14 workers is maintained during the 4-quarter period.

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Explanation / Answer

a) The total number of units inventoried for the 4-quarter period is    40,000 units : True

b) The cost of the level production plan is $18,000.: False

c) There are 12,500 units inventoried in quarter 3.: False

d) A work force of 14 workers is maintained during the 4-quarter period. : False

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Avg Demand 80000 110000 100000 110000 400000 100000 Avg Prod 100000 100000 100000 100000 400000 Prev inv+Prod-demand Inv 20000 10000 10000 0 40000 Ans A TRUE Prod/1000 Workforce 100 100 100 100 Ans D FALSE 5 per unit Inv cost 200000 Ans B FALSE Ans c Fasle