Questions from General Operations Management


Q: Hokey Min’s Kleen Karpet cleaned 65 rugs in October, consuming the

Hokey Min’s Kleen Karpet cleaned 65 rugs in October, consuming the following resources: a) What is the labor productivity per dollar? b) What is the multifactor productivity?

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Q: Munson Performance Auto, Inc., modifies 375 autos per year.

Munson Performance Auto, Inc., modifies 375 autos per year. The manager, Adam Munson, is interested in obtaining a measure of overall performance. He has asked you to provide him with a multifactor me...

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Q: Lake Charles Seafood makes 500 wooden packing boxes for fresh seafood per

Lake Charles Seafood makes 500 wooden packing boxes for fresh seafood per day, working in two 10-hour shifts. Due to increased demand, plant managers have decided to operate three 8-hour shifts instea...

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Q: Charles Lackey operates a bakery in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Because

Charles Lackey operates a bakery in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Because of its excellent product and excellent location, demand has increased by 25% in the last year. On far too many occasions, customers have...

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Q: Susan Williams runs a small Flagstaff job shop where garments are made

Susan Williams runs a small Flagstaff job shop where garments are made. The job shop employs eight workers. Each worker is paid $10 per hour. During the first week of March, each worker worked 45 hour...

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