Raymond Stone, a recent business school graduate, has taken a job with Farben Corporation as production manager. His job is to see that production is efficient. After his first month, he is given this memo.

Given the following data, what justification would you give if you were in his position, keeping in mind that Stone is not responsible for hiring, firing, and wage rates?

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Performance Report Ray Stone: $8,000 Unfavorable