Scenario 3.2: from Grapes to Wine

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Scenario 3.2: From Grapes to Wine
You are the production manager who oversees the grape pickers and winery production workers at Valley Hills Estate Winery.
Grape Pickers and Winery Production Labourers
Valley Hills Family Estate Winery
Okanagan Falls,British Columbia
Valley Hills Family Estate Winery is recruiting flexible,short-term employees to assist with both grape picking,packing and processing during their harvest season.They are responsible for operating tools and machines that assist in picking,packing and processing grapes for the production of wine.Shifts will vary between days,afternoons and some graveyards from September to November,2012.Five casual grape picker labourers and seven winery production labourers (6 seasonal and 1 full-time) .You are committed to working in a safe manner as required.A strong work ethic with experience working in vineyards,wineries,production,or warehousing is required.Production and safety-specific certifications such as Forklift Operator's Certificate are also considered valuable assets for this position.Both grape pickers and winery production labourers must be comfortable meeting the physical requirements of the position including bending,reaching,standing for long periods of time,navigating stairs and lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.Labourers must meet established time standards to maximize efficiency in outdoor,damp cellar,production and/or warehouse environments.Labourers must be able to handle clearly defined,highly specialized,repetitive tasks.
-Please refer to Scenario 3.2.What job design consideration is neglected in the production of wines at Valley Hills Family Estate Winery?

• A)industrial engineering and job specialization approach
• B)behavioural and human characteristics approach
• C)ergonomic and human capabilities approach
• D)organizational objectives approach

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that change in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales activity, such as raw materials and labor.

Full Cost Pricing

A pricing strategy where the price of a product is determined by adding a markup to its total production costs, including both direct and indirect costs.

Cost-Plus Pricing

A pricing strategy where the selling price is determined by adding a specific markup to a product's cost price.

Cost Behaviour

The way in which a cost reacts or changes when there is a change in the level of business activity.