Alternatives 1 and 2 in the Following Payoff Table Represent

question 9

Short Answer

Alternatives 1 and 2 in the following payoff table represent the two possible manufacturing strategies that the EKA manufacturing company can adopt. The level of demand affects the success of both strategies. The states of nature (S_I) represent the levels of demand for the company products. S₁, S₂, and S₃ characterize high, medium, and low demand, respectively. The payoff values are in thousands of dollars.
The management believes that weather conditions significantly affect the level of demand. 48 monthly sales reports are randomly selected. These monthly sales reports show 15 months with high demand, 28 months with medium demand, and 5 months with low demand. 12 of the 15 months with high demand had favorable weather conditions. 14 of the 28 months with medium demand had favorable weather conditions. Only 1 of the 5 months with low demand had favorable weather conditions.
If the weather conditions are poor, determine which manufacturing strategy the company should implement.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total cost incurred by a company to produce goods within a specific period, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs other than direct materials and direct labor incurred to produce goods, including utilities, depreciation, and maintenance of equipment.

Underapplied

A situation in cost accounting where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead expenses incurred.