Principles Of Operations Management
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ISBN: 9780135173930
Author: RENDER, Barry, HEIZER, Jay, Munson, Chuck
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 13, Problem 24P
a)
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To develop: An aggregate plan for a 6-month period.
b)
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To explain: If it is a good decision to hire 5 accountants.
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1. At the conclusion of her first month of operating Val’s Donut Shop, Val computed the following revenue and expense figures:
Week
Revenue
Expense
Profit / Loss
1
$ 894.50
$ 761.80
(a)
2
1,147.60
522.46
3
1,261.80
879.14
4
1,345.11
1,486.20
Month
(b)
(1) Fill in the gray blanks in the chart above and show your work for calculating the profit/loss for (a) Week 1 and (b) the month. (2 points)
Sorin Incorporated, a company that produces and sells a single product, has provided its contribution format income statement for January.
Sales (3,400 units)
Variable expenses
Contribution margin
$ 112,200
50,490
61,710
Fixed expenses
45,700
Net operating income
$ 16,010
If the company sells 3,900 units, its total contribution margin should be closest to: (Do not round intermediate calculations.)
Multiple Choice
$61,710
$70,785
$92,700
$18,364
Stock option and performance shares are examples of
Select one:
a. Short-term incentive plan
O b. Long-term incentive plan
c. Base salary
O d. Foxed pay plan
Chapter 13 Solutions
Principles Of Operations Management
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