The primary scheduling objective(s) in a product-focused system is(are)?
a. Smooth flow of goods
b. High equipment/labor utilization
c. Both smooth flow of goods and high equipment/labor utilization
d. Neither smooth flow of goods nor high equipment/labor utilization
c. Both smooth flow of goods and high equipment/labor utilization
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Which of the following approaches is characteristic of a manager using the contingency viewpoint?
A. Purchasing new technology to improve efficiency. B. Simplifying the steps of the work process. C. Using motivational techniques to boost worker productivity. D. Assessing the characteristics of particular situation before deciding what to do. E. Performing a motion study.
State X passes a law restricting the right of citizens to vacation in foreign countries because the state prefers that its citizens spend their vacation dollars in the U.S. A group of state citizens challenge the law. Set forth the standard a court would apply in reviewing the law and the likely outcome of the case
Consider the data on Inventory of Widgets Over a 10-Day Period. Any time that ending inventory falls to 15 or below, an order is placed for 20 units of the product. The lead time for delivery varies and is shown in the column under Lead Time. If the cost of holding inventory amounts to $7 per widget per day, what are the total inventory costs during the 10-day period?
a. $805
b. $115
c. $7
d. $122
A company hires a quality consultant to guide it through the process of implementing total quality management across the organization. Describe the focus of TQM and three of the steps the consultant might recommend.
What will be an ideal response?