Decision-making techniques — ACCA Practice Question 03

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Recall the definition of shadow price in linear programming/limiting factor analysis. It represents the extra contribution generated by one more unit of the scarce resource.

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B.The maximum premium above the standard rate the NGO should pay for one extra hour of specialized labor.✓ Correct

The shadow price is the additional contribution that would be earned if one more unit of the limiting factor became available. Consequently, it represents the maximum premium (over and above the normal cost) that an organization should be willing to pay for one extra unit of the scarce resource.

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Confusing shadow price with the total cost of the resource or the standard rate.

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GlobalRelief, an NGO, distributes two types of emergency kits: Standard and Medical. The limiting factor is the specialized labor hours required to pack them. The shadow price of one specialized labor hour has been calculated as $15.

What does this shadow price of $15 represent?

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Section A GlobalRelief, an NGO, distributes two types of emergency kits: Standard and Medical. The limiting factor is the specialized labor hours required to pack them. The shadow price of one specialized labor hour has been calculated as $15. What does this shadow price of $15 represent?

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Section A

GlobalRelief, an NGO, distributes two types of emergency kits: Standard and Medical. The limiting factor is the specialized labor hours required to pack them. The shadow price of one specialized labor hour has been calculated as $15.

What does this shadow price of $15 represent?