Calculate partial labor and capital productivity figures for the parent and subsidiary. Do the results seem misleading?

Calculate partial labor and capital productivity figures for the parent and subsidiary. Do the results seem misleading?

Two types of cars (Deluxe and Limited) were produced by a car manufacturer. Quantities sold, price per unit, and labor hours follow. What is the labor productivity for each car? Explain the problem(s) associated with the labor productivity. 5 A U.S. manufacturing company operating a subsidiary in an LDC (less developed country) shows the following results:

a. Calculate partial labor and capital productivity figures for the parent and subsidiary. Do the results seem misleading?

b. Compute the multifactor productivity figures for labor and capital together. Are the results better?c. Calculate raw material productivity figures (units/$ where $1 = FC 10). Explain why these figures might be greater in the subsidiary.