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Magnolia Manufacturing makes wing components for large aircraft. Kevin Choi is the production manager, responsible for...

Magnolia Manufacturing makes wing components for large aircraft. Kevin Choi is the production manager, responsible for manufacturing, and Michelle Michaels is the marketing manager. Both managers are paid a flat salary and are eligible for a bonus. The bonus is equal to 1 percent of their base salary for every 10 percent profit that exceeds a target. The maximum bonus is 5 percent of salary. Kevin’s base salary is $370,000 and Michelle’s is $430,000.


The target profit for this year is $9 million. Kevin has read about a new manufacturing technique that would increase annual profit by 20 percent. He is unsure whether to employ the new technique this year, wait, or not employ it at all. Using the new technique will not affect the target profit.
Required:
(a)

Suppose that profit without using the technique this year will be $9 million. By how much will Kevin’s bonus change if he decides to employ the new technique? By how much will Michelle’s bonus change if Kevin decides to employ the new technique?
(b)

Suppose that profit without using the technique this year will be $11.5 million. By how much will Kevin’s bonus change if he decides to employ the new technique? By how much will Michelle’s bonus change if Kevin decides to employ the new technique?
(c) Suppose that profit without using the technique this year will be $7.5 million.
(1) Will Kevin's bonus change if he decides to employ the new technique?
Yes
No
(2) Will Michelle's bonus change if Kevin decides to employ the new technique?
Yes
No
(d)

Is it ethical for Kevin to consider the impact of the new technique on his bonus when deciding whether or not to use it?
Yes
No

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