SCENARIO 18-4
a Factory Supervisor Is Concerned That the Time

question 92

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SCENARIO 18-4
A factory supervisor is concerned that the time it takes workers to complete an important production
task (measured in seconds) is too erratic and adversely affects expected profits. The supervisor
proceeds by randomly sampling 5 individuals per hour for a period of 10 hours. The sample mean and
range for each hour are listed below. $$\begin{array} {ccc} \underline {\text { Hour }} & \underline { \bar { X } } & \underline { R } \\1 & 18.4 & 25 \\2 & 16.9 & 27 \\3 & 23.0 & 30 \\4 & 21.2 & 23 \\5 & 21.0 & 24 \\6 & 24.0 & 25 \\7 & 19.3 & 12 \\8 & 15.8 & 14 \\9 & 20.0 & 13 \\10 & 23.0 & 11\end{array}$$ She also decides that lower and upper specification limit for the critical-to-quality variable should be
10 and 30 seconds, respectively.
-Referring to Scenario 18-4, what is the value of the CPL index?

Grasp the implications of changes in financial ratios and what they indicate about a company's financial health and operational efficiency.

Distinguish between unusual items, discontinued operations, and changes in accounting principles, and their impact on financial statements and performance analysis.

Comprehend the role and requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act concerning internal controls and auditor's reports.

Understand the importance of comparing financial data across different periods and with other companies for comprehensive performance analysis.

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