Zanda Corp

question 9

Multiple Choice

Zanda Corp. and Jones Corp. are identical in every way (products produced, costs, demand, etc.) except for one. Zanda uses a level production plan while Jones prefers a chase production plan. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

• A)Jones will have higher investment in plant and equipment.
• B)Jones will have higher hiring and firing costs.
• C)Jones will have lower inventory carrying costs.
• D)All of the options are true.

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