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Part $1$

Before attempting the$$ exercise, click hereLOADING... to read the Rochester$$ Manufacturing's Process Decision case study.

Why is the production manager at RMC in favor of the$$ proposal?

A$.$

His scheduling task will be simplified.

B$.$

He will be supervising more$$ personnel, making his job easier.

C$.$

His allocated overhead charges will decrease.

D$.$

A low investment in machinery will be required.

Part $2$

Why is the conservative plant manager at RMC in favor of the status$$ quo?

A$.$

A reduced investment in machinery will be$$ required, meaning his overhead allocation is reduced.

B$.$

Stability assures increased sales.

C$.$

A favorable return on investement is not obvious.

D$.$

The change to fewer employees will complicate his job.

Part $3$

Why does the optimistic sales manager at RMC want to move ahead with the$$ proposal?

A$.$

Transition and startup costs are identified and well defined.

B$.$

Quality issues may manifest themselves during changeover.

C$.$

Improved delivery time$($faster throughput$)$ should improve sales.

D$.$

The change to fewer employees with new skills is easy.