Suppose the Production Function for a Bakery Is

question 80

Essay

Suppose the production function for a bakery is:
Q = 4K^0.4L^0.6
where Q is the number of loaves of bread produced per day, K is the number of ovens, and L is the number of workers employed. Use calculus to:
a. determine a function for the marginal product of labor.
b. determine a function for the marginal product of capital.
c. find the marginal rate of technical substitution.
d. discuss how MRTS_LK changes as the firm uses more labor, holding output constant.

Understand the role of consumer price index (CPI) and real wages in compensation management.

Grasp the basics of expectancy theory and its implications for motivation and compensation.

Appreciate the various sources and uses of wage survey data in establishing compensation levels.

Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing compensation, including employment standards acts and overtime regulations.