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A Company Inadvertently Produced 6,000 Defective Portable CD Players

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A company inadvertently produced 6,000 defective portable CD players. The CD players cost $20 each to be manufactured. A salvage company will purchase the defective units as they are for $16 each. The production manager reports that the defects can be corrected for $9 per unit, enabling the company to sell them at the regular price of $30.00. The repair operations would not affect other production operations. Prepare an analysis that shows which action should be taken.


Definitions:

Legal Power

The authority vested by law in an entity or individual to make decisions, enforce rules, or control resources.

Mediator

An impartial individual who facilitates communication and negotiation between disputing parties to help them reach a voluntary agreement.

Two-Party Negotiation

A process where two parties discuss their differences and attempt to reach an agreement or solution.

Compatible Interests

Interests that align well together, allowing individuals or groups to engage cooperatively in activities or goals.

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