Marc, an employee at Tezel Inc., was assigned work by his manager. The manager asked him to start work as soon as he receives instructions from his supervisor. Marc waits for three hours before his supervisor gives him instructions to start work. In the context of productivity, the time spent on waiting for instructions is called ________.
A. the interim time
B. payback time
C. overtime
D. downtime
Answer: D
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Which of the following is most likely a reason of why some categories have large numbers of product variants?
A) to reduce price visibility B) to keep competitors from getting shelf space C) to increase product recall D) to enhance the brand image
Edward is paid $5 an hour less for doing a job that requires an equal level of skill, effort, and responsibility as a job performed by Elizabeth. Both Edward and Elizabeth perform under similar working conditions. Edward’s lower pay could be a violation of the ______.
A. Americans with Disabilities Act B. Executive Order 11246 C. Equal Pay Act D. Immigration Reform and Control Act
Sustainable supply chain management primarily involves:
a. focusing on how to reduce interactions among suppliers, manufacturers, and end users. b. emphasizing short-term initiatives to preserve resources for the next production cycle. c. the use of the least expensive manufacturing, materials-handling, and transportation systems as part of the supply chain management process. d. the integration and balancing of environmental, social, and economic thinking into all phases of the supply chain management process.
Product mix refers to a related group of products in the product line.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)