An assembly line to be balanced has six tasks in precedence. The task times are shown in the following table. Based on demand forecasts, the output rate has to be 160 units per day. The line operates 8 hours a day. Compute the theoretical number of work stations required (N).



a. 3

b. 4

c. 5

d. 6


c. 5

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for Bing's Export Co By what amount would double-declining-balance depreciation exceed straight-line depreciation over the 5-year life of the truck? a. The salvage value of $7,000. b. Cost less total depreciation. c. Cost plus total depreciation. d. Total depreciation expenses under double-declining-balance and straight-line depreciation are equal.

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The higher the magnitude of a company's operating leverage, the more benefit the company will receive from a given percentage increase in revenue.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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An HRIS that supports regular and ongoing decisions is called a(n) ______.

a. transactional system b. management information system c. executive information system d. transformational system

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To enter the German market, BDO, an international accounting company, purchased an existing accounting firm. BDO entered the German market through the use of:

A. contract marketing B. direct investment C. franchising D. direct exporting E. countertrading

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