The Following Information Relates to a Company's Aggregate Production Planning

question 58

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to a company's aggregate production planning activities:

Beginning Workforce = 50 workers
Production per Employee = 250 units per quarter
Hiring Cost = $1000 per worker
Firing Cost = $1,500 per worker
Inventory Carrying Cost = $15 per unit per quarter
If a chase demand strategy is used then the total hiring and firing cost of the plan is

• A)$340,000
• B)$250,000
• C)$125,000
• D)$90,000

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