Suppose That a Constraint for Assembly Time Has a Shadow

question 31

Essay

Suppose that a constraint for assembly time has a shadow price of $50/hour for 15 hours in either direction and that all available assembly time is currently used (would require overtime to do more). If the salary of workers is $30 and they receive 50% extra pay for overtime what should management do?

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Definitions:

Inputs

Resources (labor, materials, equipment) used in the production process to create goods or services.

Social Capital

The networks of relationships among individuals in a society, enabling that society to function effectively.

Worker's Skills

Refers to the abilities and expertise that employees possess, which are utilized in their jobs to perform tasks effectively.

Human Capital

The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value to an organization or society.