Volvo ended its mechanistic approach--where people worked separately on a production line, specializing in one task--by creating a new design in which a group of highly skilled employees worked together to assemble the cars using a collection of parts. As a result, people no longer felt like they were “machines” and became more motivated, productive, and effective. This is an example of which organizational development intervention?
A. sociotechnical system design
B. task–technology
C. quality of worklife
D. people-focused
A. sociotechnical system design
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A bill of material for an item must change:
A) when there is a change in the use of the item. B) when a component changes. C) if the item is fully interchangeable. D) never. E) when the item is used in another parent.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Calculate the equivalent units of conversion.
Sparky Corporation uses the FIFO method of process costing. The following information is available for February in its Molding Department: Units: Beginning Inventory: 25,000 units, 100% complete as to materials and 55% complete as to conversion. Units started and completed: 110,000. Units completed and transferred out: 135,000. Ending Inventory: 30,000 units, 100% complete as to materials and 30% complete as to conversion. Costs: Costs in beginning Work in Process - Direct Materials: $43,000. Costs in beginning Work in Process - Conversion: $48,850. Costs incurred in February - Direct Materials: $287,000. Costs incurred in February - Conversion: $599,150. A) 165,000 B) 130,250 C) 140,000 D) 144,000 E) 110,000
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