Which one of the following actions is least likely to result in lower production costs per...
Which one of the following actions is least likely to result in lower production costs per branded pair at one of your company's plants?
Question 6 options:
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A. The installation of plant upgrade option B |
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B. A 3% increase in the annual base wage that is accompanied by a 2.5% increase in worker productivity |
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C. Increased spending for best practices training |
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D. Reducing the number of branded models/styles produced from 350 to 250 |
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E. A lower percentage use of superior materials |
Homework Answers
Answer:
B. A 3% increase in the annual base wage that is accompanied by a 2.5% increase in worker productivity
Explanation:
By increasing the annual wage it increases the employee productivity but as the wage for each employees is increased it increases the production cost also.So increasing wages does not lower the production costs.
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