Operations Management: BMGT 203
Assignment #1
Chapters 1, 6, 2
Group I:
Students: Nitasha Paul (n01145860)
Arshandeep Riar (n01135318)
Question 1 (6 Marks):
Martin Manufacturing 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
Utilities
$7,600
$8,250
Capital
$83,000
$88,000
Has Martin Manufacturing improved its productivity during the past year? Calculate the percentage change of
each input with the percentage change in output.
