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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