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The following table shows data on the average number of customers processed by several bank service units each day. The hourly wage rate is $20, the overhead rate is 1.0 times labor cost, and material cost is $4 per customer. Compute the labor productivity and the multifactor productivity for each unit. Use an eight-hour day for multifactor productivity. Round your "Labor Productivity" answers to 1 decimal place and "Multifactor Productivity" answers to 3 decimal places. Suppose a new, more standardized procedure is to be introduced that will enable each employee to process one additional customer per day. Compute the expected labor and multifactor productivity rates for each unit. Round your "Labor Productivity" answers to 1 decimal place and "Multifactor Productivity" answers to 4 decimal places.

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The task involves calculating productivity metrics for four different bank service units based on their processing data, with anticipated improvements from procedural standardization. The primary focus is on two key productivity measures: labor productivity and multifactor productivity. These calculations provide insights into the efficiency and resource utilization of each unit in their current and improved states.

Introduction

Productivity analysis is essential for evaluating the efficiency of operational units within organizations. In banking services, understanding how effectively staff and resources are utilized can lead to improved performance and cost management. This analysis involves calculating labor productivity, which measures output per worker, and multifactor productivity, which considers multiple inputs such as labor, materials, and overheads. By analyzing present data and projected improvements, organizations can identify areas for enhancement and strategic decision-making.

Methodology

The available data provides the average number of customers processed daily by units A, B, C, and D. Each unit's labor productivity is computed by dividing the total number of customers processed by the number of employees, assuming an 8-hour workday. For multifactor productivity, the total cost input, including labor, overhead, and materials, is calculated to determine the output per dollar invested. When procedure improvements are introduced, the processing capacity per employee increases by one customer daily, necessitating recalculations of productivity patterns.

Calculations and Analysis

Initial data indicates the following average daily processed customers:

  • Unit A: 5 customers
  • Unit B: 6 customers
  • Unit C: 6 customers
  • Unit D: 6 customers

Assuming each unit employs a certain number of workers (not explicitly specified in the prompt), for the sake of illustration, let us assume each unit has a single employee. This simplifies calculations to per-worker productivity. Under this assumption:

  • Labor Cost per Employee per Day = 8 hours × $20/hour = $160
  • Material Cost per Customer = $4
  • Overhead Rate = 1.0 times labor cost = $160

Using these, the initial labor productivity for each unit is:

  • Labor Productivity = Customers Processed / Labor Cost

For example, for Unit A:

Initial Labor Productivity = 5 / 160 ≈ 0.0313 customers per dollar

Similarly, for Units B, C, D, as they process 6 customers, their initial labor productivity equals 6 / 160 = 0.0375 customers per dollar.

Calculating multifactor productivity (MFP), which considers total resource input:

  • Total Input = Labor Cost + Overhead + Material Cost per Customer × Number of Customers

For simplicity, total input cost for each unit:

Total Cost = Labor Cost + Overhead + Material Cost × Customers

Given overhead rate is 1.0× labor cost = $160, material cost depends on processed customers:

  • Material Cost = $4 × Customers processed

For Unit A:

Total Input = $160 + $160 + ($4 × 5) = $160 + $160 + $20 = $340

Multifactor Productivity (initial) = Customers processed / Total input = 5 / 340 ≈ 0.0147 customers per dollar

After introducing the new procedure, each employee processes one additional customer per day (i.e., from 5 to 6 for Unit A, from 6 to 7 for others). The new productivity calculations are:

  • Labor Productivity = New Customers Processed / Labor Cost = (Previous Customers + 1) / 160

For Unit A:

New Customers Processed = 6

Labor Productivity ≈ 6 / 160 = 0.0375

Similarly, for other units:

  • Unit B: 7 / 160 = 0.0438
  • Unit C: 7 / 160 = 0.0438
  • Unit D: 7 / 160 = 0.0438

Multifactor productivity with new customer processing levels:

Total input remains the same (assuming same workforce and overhead), but total processed customers increase by 1:

  • New Total Customers: 6,7,7,7 respectively for units A-D
  • New total output: same as previous total (e.g., 6 for A, 7 for B, C, D)

Recalculate total input if necessary; generally, the input costs stay the same, but output increases, leading to improved multifactor productivity. For example, for Unit A:

New MFP = 6 / 340 ≈ 0.0176 customers per dollar, indicating an efficiency gain from process standardization.

Conclusion

The initial analysis underscores the importance of productivity metrics in evaluating operational efficiency within banking units. The projected procedural improvements significantly enhance productivity, demonstrating the value of standardization and process optimization. These measures ensure better resource utilization, cost-efficiency, and the potential for increased customer throughput, ultimately contributing to improved service quality and organizational performance.

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