a)
To determine: The productivity value of wooden box per hour.
Introduction: Productivity is an evaluation of the effectiveness of an individual, systems, machinery and other equipment that are used in converting inputs into outputs. In all organizations, productivity is an important determinant to know cost efficiency.
b)
To determine: The new productivity value of wooden box.
Introduction: Productivity is an evaluation of the effectiveness of an individual, systems, machinery and other equipment that are used in converting inputs into outputs. In all organizations, productivity is an important determinant to know cost efficiency.
c)
To determine: The unit increase in productivity per hour.
Introduction: Productivity is an evaluation of the effectiveness of an individual, systems, machinery and other equipment that are used in converting inputs into outputs. In all organizations, productivity is an important determinant to know cost efficiency.
d)
To determine: Percentage change in productivity.
Introduction: Productivity is an evaluation of the effectiveness of an individual, systems, machinery and other equipment that are used in converting inputs into outputs. In all organizations, productivity is an important determinant to know cost efficiency.
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