Union Airways is adding more flights to and from its hub airport, and so it
needs to hire additional customer service agents. However, it is not clear
just how many more should be hired. Management recognizes the need for
cost control while also consistently providing a satisfactory level of service
to customers.
• Next slide provides:
• The minimum number of customer service agents thatneed to be on duty at
different times of the day to provide a satisfactory level of services
• Each agent works an 8-hour shift 5 days per week
• Wages differ by shift