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

question 67

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to a company's aggregate production planning activities: Beginning Workforce = 125 workers
Production per Employee = 500 units per quarter
Hiring Cost = $750 per worker
Firing Cost = $1,500 per worker
Inventory Carrying Cost = $10 per unit per quarter
If a chase demand strategy is used,then the number of workers hired at the start of quarter 4 is

• A)0
• B)15
• C)75
• D)125

Understand the impact of transactions on cash flow.

Differentiate between cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities.

Identify positive and negative cash flow effects from changes in balance sheet items.

Use the direct and indirect methods for reporting cash flows from operating activities.

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