The Following Information Relates to a Company's Aggregate Production Planning

question 116

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to a company's aggregate production planning activities: Beginning Workforce = 125 workers
Production per Employee = 500 units per quarter
Hiring Cost = $750 per worker
Firing Cost = $1,500 per worker
Inventory Carrying Cost = $10 per unit per quarter
If a chase demand strategy is used the number of workers fired in quarter 3 is

• A) 0.
• B) 40.
• C) 50.
• D) 75.

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Definitions:

Organ of Corti

The Organ of Corti is a structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibration waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain as sound.

Inner Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a crucial role in converting sound waves into nerve signals.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, aiding in the process of hearing.

Auditory Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing and interpreting sounds.