1. Briefly describe the cookie production process. 2. What are two ways that the company has increased productivity? Why did increasing the length of the ovens result in a faster output rate? 3. Do you think that the company is making the right decision by not automating the packing of cookies? Explain your reasoning. What obligation does a company have to its employees in a situation such as this? What obligation does it have to the community? Is the size of the town a factor? Would it make a difference if the company was located in a large city? Is the size of the company a factor? What if it was a much larger company? 4. What factors cause the company to carry minimal amounts of certain inventories? What benefits result from this policy? 5. As a consumer, what things do you consider in judging the quality of cookies you buy in a supermarket? 6. What advantages and what limitations stem from the company's not using preservatives in cookies? 7. Briefly describe the company's strategy.