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

question 7

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 chase demand strategy is used,then the total firing cost for the plan is

• A)$10,000
• B)$15,000
• C)$20,000
• D)$25,000

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