MS-5 Dec, 2007
MS-5 : MANAGEMENT OF MACHINES AND MATERIALS
l. (a) Explain how the system concept can be used in explaining the terms waste and waste management.
(b) A company is considering adding a new feature that will increase unit sales by !2 percent and product cost by 10 percent. Profit is expected to increase by 16 percent of the increased sales. Initially the product cost incurred by the company was 63 percent of the sales price. Should the new feature be added ? Justify your answer.
2. (a) Four different organisations are considering youl home town as a potential location for one of the following :