4. The following information relates to a company's aggregate production planning activities:

Quarter

1

2

3

4

Demand Forecast

37,500

45,000

25,000

62,500

Beginning Workforce = 125 workers Production per Employee = 500 units per quarter Hiring Cost = $750 per worker Firing Cost = $1,500 per worker Inventory Carrying Cost = $10 per unit per quarter a.

If a chase demand strategy is used then the number of workers hired at the start of quarter 4 is? (2.5).

b. If a chase demand strategy is used the number of workers fired at the start of quarter 3 is? (2.5).

c. If a chase demand strategy is used the total hiring and firing costs for the production plan is? (2.5).

d. If a level production strategy is used the number of units to produce each quarter is? (2.5).

e. If a level production strategy is used the number of workers required each quarter is? (2.5).

f. If a level production strategy is used the number of units in inventory at the end of quarter 3 is? (2.5).

g. If a level production strategy is used the total cost of the production plan (hiring cost, firing cost, and inventory cost) is?