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,the number of workers fired at the start of quarter 3 is
A)0
B)40
C)50
D)75

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,the number of workers fired at the start of quarter 3 is
A)0 
B)40 
C)50 
D)75

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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,the number of workers fired at the start of quarter 3 is
A)0 
B)40 
C)50 
D)75

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