a)ASSESS ALTERNATIVES (2 marks): Assess the following two alternatives by providing a minimum of 2 pros and 2 cons for each.

1. Use the more expensive, higher quality direct materials.
   1. Pros (2 minimum)
   2. Cons (2 minimum)
2. Continue using the lower quality, lower priced direct materials
   1. Pros (2 minimum)
   2. Cons (2 minimum)
   3. B) RECOMMENDATION (1 mark): In 2 or 3 sentences state the recommended alternative. Your recommendation should refer to (Currently, Waterways' production department uses a lower grade; more economical direct material when producing its product. The number of customer complaints relating to quality are at industry standard; however, the executive team would like to improve the quality of the product. The team expects that higher quality will increase sales.