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

question 41

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to a company's aggregate production planning activities: Beginning Workforce = 35 workers
Production per Employee = 1,250 units per quarter
Hiring Cost = $500 per worker
Firing Cost = $1,000 per worker
Inventory Carrying Cost = $20 per unit per quarter
If a level production strategy is used then the cost of the level production plan (inventory costs plus hiring and firing costs) is

• A) $20,000
• B) $645,000
• C) $1,250,000
• D) $1,270,000

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