The Production Function for Good X Exhibited in the Table

question 24

Multiple Choice

The production function for good X exhibited in the table below is for the:
$$\begin{array}{l}\text { Production Function far God } \mathbf { X }\\\begin{array} { l l l l l } L ^ { * } & K & Q & M _ { K } = ( \Delta Q / \Delta K ) & \begin{array} { l } \mathbf { M P } _ { K } = ( Q / K ) \\\text { Mverage }\end{array} \\\text { Labor } & \text { Capital } & \text { Output } & \begin{array} { l } \text { Product of } \\\text { Capital }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Product of } \\\text { Capital }\end{array} \\9 & 0 & 0 & - & - \\9 & 10 & 57 & 5.7 & 5.70 \\9 & 20 & 324 & 26.7 & 16.20 \\9 & 30 & 657 & 33.3 & \mathbf { B } \\9 & 40 & 1,072 & 41.5 & 26.80 \\9 & 50 & 1,524 & 45.2 & 30.48 \\9 & 60 & 1,976 & 45.2 & 32.93 \\9 & 70 & 2,391 & 41.5 & 34.16 \\9 & 80 & 2,724 & 33.3 & 34.05 \\9 & 90 & 2,991 & \mathbf { A } & 33.23 \\9 & 100 & 3,048 & 5.7 & 30.48 \\9 & 110 & 3,016 & - 3.2 & 27.42 \\9 & 120 & 2,945 & - 7.1 & 24.54\end{array}\end{array}$$

• A) long run, since K is the fixed input.
• B) short run, since L is the fixed input.
• C) long run, since K is the variable input.
• D) short run, since L is the variable input.

Differentiate between strategies of low-cost leadership and product differentiation.

Recognize the impact of location decisions on operational effectiveness.

Understand the application of SWOT analysis in strategic operations management.

Grasp the concept of operations strategy alignment with organizational strategy.

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