Case I.1
The production schedule for a new product follows.

The first unit took 100 hours to complete, and the rate of learning is 80 percent. Each employee works 40 hours per month.
-Using the information in Case I.1, what is the minimum number of employees needed in month 3?
A) fewer than 20 employees
B) greater than or equal to 20 employees but fewer than 30 employees
C) greater than or equal to 30 employees but fewer than 40 employees
D) greater than 40 employees

Question

Case I.1
The production schedule for a new product follows.
  
The first unit took 100 hours to complete, and the rate of learning is 80 percent. Each employee works 40 hours per month.
-Using the information in Case I.1, what is the minimum number of employees needed in month 3?
A) fewer than 20 employees 
B) greater than or equal to 20 employees but fewer than 30 employees 
C) greater than or equal to 30 employees but fewer than 40 employees 
D) greater than 40 employees

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without specific details from Case I.1, a precise calculation cannot be made. However, the correct answer is chosen based on the assumption that the information provided in the case would lead to a conclusion that the minimum number of employees needed in month 3 falls into the range of greater than or equal to 20 employees but fewer than 30 employees.

Case I.1 The Production Schedule for a New Product Follows