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 in quarter 4 is
A)0.
B)15.
C)75.
D)125.

Question

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 in quarter 4 is
A)0. 
B)15. 
C)75. 
D)125.

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The Answer of 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 in quarter 4 is
A)0. 
B)15. 
C)75. 
D)125.

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