MGMAT Question

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MGMAT Question

by akshatgupta87 » Thu Jun 30, 2011 11:52 am
Q.)The Breton Symphony Orchestra board of directors and the musicians' union are currently in contract negotiations. The musicians' union is considering proposing a new contract that would demand the following: a 10% increase in musician salaries, the creation of a new financial bonus system for musicians who have been with the orchestra for at least six years, and a limit on the number of rehearsals per week.

The answer to which of the following questions is LEAST important in helping the union to determine whether the board will be inclined to accept the new contract proposal?
A) Does the orchestra have the means to pay for a 10% increase in musician salaries?
B)Are there comparable musicians not currently with the orchestra who would be willing to work under a less favorable contract?
C)What percentage of the orchestra's revenue is generated from ticket sales?
D)What is the average duration of employment for Breton Symphony Orchestra musicians?
E)Is the proposed limit on the number of rehearsals per week reasonable when compared with industry standards?

OA is C
Someone explain this..
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by deepsok » Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:45 pm
There are 3 requirements of union
1.salary increase
2.Bonus for senior musician
3.less rehearsal hrs

Now we are looking for the answer choice which is not important to the union.
A.Means of pay are relevant to salary--eliminate
B.Willingness of musician to contract is necessary--eliminate
C.% revenue from ticket sales ??????---This is not important to union--Correct
D.Avg empolyment years --necessary for bonus--eliminate
E.No of reherasal & industry standards--relevant---eliminate

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by akshatgupta87 » Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:19 pm
I didn't got the 2nd option. Can you explain it in a little detail.

Thanks,
~Akshat