A Basic Characteristic of Flexible Manufacturing Is That It

question 167

Multiple Choice

A basic characteristic of flexible manufacturing is that it:

• A)relies heavily on labour,since humans are more adaptable than machines.
• B)uses machines designed to perform multiple tasks so they can be used to produce a variety of products.
• C)achieves its flexibility at the cost of much slower rates of production than mass production techniques.
• D)is only possible when using mass production processes.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that pairs a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that naturally produces a response until the neutral stimulus alone produces the same response.

Operant Conditioning

A behavioral modification method in which the level of an action is shaped by giving incentives or imposing deterrents.

Particular Consequence

Specific outcomes or results that follow from a particular action, decision, or event, with implications for those involved.

Reinforcement Theory

A theory that posits behavior is motivated by its consequences, with reinforcement used to either increase desired behaviors or decrease unwanted ones.