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

question 82

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 number of workers fired at the start of quarter 3 is

• A) 0
• B) 50
• C) 60
• D) 100

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