The MTBF Distribution of a Machine That Has Passed the Phase

question 31

Multiple Choice

The MTBF distribution of a machine that has passed the phase of early failures exhibits a normal distribution. The smaller the standard deviation of this distribution

• A) the more expensive is preventive maintenance
• B) the more likely this machine is a candidate for preventive maintenance
• C) the shorter is the time interval between breakdowns
• D) the more likely this machine will break down
• E) the more likely this machine will be maintained by a breakdown maintenance policy

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Definitions:

Acceptance of Change

The willingness or ability of individuals and organizations to adapt to new conditions, innovations, or transformations.

Unfreezing

The initial stage in the change process where existing patterns are destabilized or questioned to prepare for the introduction of new ways of functioning.

Resistance

The reluctance or opposition to change, often manifesting in organizational settings when employees push back against new policies or changes.

Organizational Change

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