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

question 16

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to a company's aggregate production planning activities: Beginning Workforce = 35 workers
Production per Employee = 1,250 units per quarter
Hiring Cost = $500 per worker
Firing Cost = $1,000 per worker
Inventory Carrying Cost = $20 per unit per quarter
If a chase demand strategy is used then the total firing cost for the plan is

• A) $10,000.
• B) $15,000.
• C) $20,000.
• D) $25,000.

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