Suppose That a Constraint for Assembly Time Has a Shadow

question 31

Essay

Suppose that a constraint for assembly time has a shadow price of $50/hour for 15 hours in either direction and that all available assembly time is currently used (would require overtime to do more). If the salary of workers is $30 and they receive 50% extra pay for overtime what should management do?

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Definitions:

Short-Term Assets

Assets expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year, such as inventory or accounts receivable.

Converted

This refers to changing something from one use, function, or purpose to another, such as converting raw materials into finished goods or converting an industrial building into a residential space.

Sovereign Wealth Fund

State-owned investment funds or entities that manage national savings for the purposes of investment and maintaining the country's wealth.

Private Equity Fund

A type of investment fund that pools money from investors to acquire stakes in private companies with the aim of realizing a profit through future sales or public offerings.