Consider a Small Firm That Is Producing Winter Jackets

question 111

Multiple Choice

Consider a small firm that is producing winter jackets.It can lease an additional sewing machine for one month for $750.With this additional machine,the firm can produce an additional 6 jackets during that time period that it sells for $125 each.Hiring the marginal machine adds ________ to the firm's profit and so it should ________ the machine.

• A)-$750; not lease
• B)-$750; lease
• C)$0; be indifferent as to whether to lease
• D)$750; not lease
• E)$750; lease

Understand the concept and importance of the value chain in business strategy.

Identify the components of the value chain and their roles.

Distinguish between primary and support activities in the value chain.

Recognize the strategic significance of operations within the value chain.

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