Frisen Communication Inc. manufactures a scrambling device for cellular telephones. The device's main component is a delicate part, CSU10. CSU10 is easily damaged and requires careful handling. Once damaged, it must be discarded. The firm hires only skilled laborers to manufacture and install CSU10; however, some are still damaged. Robotic instruments process all other parts. Frisen's operating data for 2009 and 2010 follow:

	2010	2009
Units manufactured	500,000	600,000
Units of SCU10 used	800,000	825,000
Direct labor hours used	150,000	200,000
Cost of CSU10 per unit	$156	$135
Direct labor wage rate per hour	$56	$63

Required
1. Compute the partial operational productivity for 2009 and 2010.
2. On the basis of the partial operational productivity that you computed, what conclusions can you draw about the firm’s productivity in 2010 relative to2009?

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Required 1. Compute the partial operational productivity for 2009 and 2010. On the basis of the partial operational productivity that you computed, what conclusions can you draw about the firm's productivity in 2010 relative to 2009? 2.