Evaluating a Production Strategy
A factory manager has a production budget of £40. The cost of labor is £10 per worker, and the cost of a key raw material is £5 per unit. The manager states, 'To be as efficient as possible with our budget, we should operate at the point where we spend our entire budget on labor, hiring 4 workers.' Critically evaluate this manager's strategy. Is this a sound approach for maximizing output? Explain your reasoning.
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