An emerging tomato paste processing firm is eager to succeed in its operating industry. The manager however knows that this vision requires strategic decision making towards being competitive and productive

a$)$ What does competitiveness mean in the business world?

$(2$ marks$)$

b$)$ From an operational perspective, discuss any $4$ things this firm can do to influence its own competitiveness?

$(5$ marks$)$

c$)$ Give four examples of strategies this firm may need to employ to achieve their goals?

$(4$ marks$)$

d$)$ Assuming that this company produces $500$ bottles of tomato paste in $40$ labor hours. Determine the company's labor productivity.

$(4$ marks$)$

e$)$ Suppose now that, to produce $500$ bottles, the firm uses $40$ labor hours and that the labor cost is $$25$ per hour. Material cost is $$1500.$ Calculate the total productivity.

$(5$ marks$)$