b) Samantha Gayle’s newly established Agro processing plant has implemented several programs to improve its productivity. They have asked you to evaluate the firm's productivity by comparing this year's performance with last year's. The following data are available: Last Year This Year Output 10,500 units 12,100 units Labor Hours 12,000 13,200 Overheads $7,600 $8,250 Capital $83,000 $88,000 a. Has Gayle’s Agro processing plant improved its productivity during the past year? b. Please comments on your findings.

b) Samantha Gayle’s newly established Agro processing plant has implemented several programs to improve its productivity. They have asked you to evaluate the firm's productivity by comparing this year's performance with last year's. The following data are available: Last Year This Year Output 10,500 units 12,100 units Labor Hours 12,000 13,200 Overheads $7,600 $8,250 Capital $83,000 $88,000 a. Has Gayle’s Agro processing plant improved its productivity during the past year? b. Please comments on your findings.

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Chapter19: Managing Quality And Performance

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