CSU 1ST PAPER

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PJM530_Excel_Template_Critical_Thinking_Option_01_Module_01.xlsx

Sheet1

A number of units
B cost/unit
C defective unit replacement
D defect % 25% 35% 40%
E probability of defect occurring 60% 20% 10%
F set-up charge
G total material cost A*B
H expected # of defective units A*D
J cost of replacing defective units C*H
K cost of making and cost of replacing defective units F+G+J
L sunk cost F
M probability of cost for the defect level E*K SUM ROW M $ -
TOTAL OF SUMS $ -
Expected value of making in-house
Using expected value, make your recommendation to make or buy the Project VIM component part.
Will you need to issue a change request for additional money on your project, and if so how much, and if not why not?
What reasons do you think management might use to opt for the lesser economical choice?