Partial Operational Productivity Ashley Technology Inc. manufactures a scrambling device f...

Partial Operational Productivity Ashley Technology Inc. manufactures a scrambling device for cellular telephones. The device’s main component is a delicate part, CT140. CT140 is easily damaged and requires careful handling. Once damaged, it must be discarded. The firm hires only skilled laborers to manufacture and install CT140; however, some are still damaged. Robotic instruments process all other parts. Ashley’s operating data for 2015 and 2016 is as follows:

Required

1. Compute the partial operational productivity for 2015 and 2016.

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2. On the basis of the partial operational productivity that you computed, what conclusions can you draw about the firm’s productivity in 2016 relative to 2015?