Question 1 Shown below are details on all variable inputs consumed by Samsung Plasma TV factory in 2014. At these consumption rates, the plant was able to produce 100 TVs per day. (a) Plastic Chemical Labor Consumption rate 100 ton per day 60 ton per week 80 labor hour per month Unit cost ($) per ton per ton per hour 4 10 Assume that all unit cost is constant and the factor operates 10 hours per day, 6 days per week and 3 weeks per month. (i) Determine the productivity of Labor-hour (ii) Determine the multi productivity of Chemical and Plastic. The Operations Manager wants to increase productivity of the Samsung Plasma TV. According to the concept of Productivity Measure as discussed in chapter 1, describe TWO (2) approaches where productivity of the Samsung Plasma TV can be increased. Explain your conclusion. (iii)

Question 1 Shown below are details on all variable inputs consumed by Samsung Plasma TV factory in 2014. At these consumption rates, the plant was able to produce 100 TVs per day. (a) Plastic Chemical Labor Consumption rate 100 ton per day 60 ton per week 80 labor hour per month Unit cost ($) per ton per ton per hour 4 10 Assume that all unit cost is constant and the factor operates 10 hours per day, 6 days per week and 3 weeks per month. (i) Determine the productivity of Labor-hour (ii) Determine the multi productivity of Chemical and Plastic. The Operations Manager wants to increase productivity of the Samsung Plasma TV. According to the concept of Productivity Measure as discussed in chapter 1, describe TWO (2) approaches where productivity of the Samsung Plasma TV can be increased. Explain your conclusion. (iii)

Understanding Business

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ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

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Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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