Setup Time for a Product Is 12 Hours

question 108

Multiple Choice

Setup time for a product is 12 hours. A firm that uses JIT and produces the same product has reduced setup time to 1 hour. Setup labor is $6 per hour. The non-value-added costs are

• A)$72.
• B)$66.
• C)$12.
• D)$6.

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Definitions:

Differentiated Product

A product that is distinct from similar products offered by competitors due to unique features, branding, or quality.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms controlling a significant portion of the market share, leading to limited competition and often collaborative behavior.

Conditions of Entry

The factors that determine the ease or difficulty with which new firms can enter an industry and compete with existing firms.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogeneous product, and very easy entry and exit conditions, leading to price-taking behavior.