XYZ Project Organization Has One Workstation That Is Capable of Generating

question 113

Multiple Choice

XYZ project organization has one workstation that is capable of generating the drawings that their clients study before accepting XYZ's bid.XYZ is currently in the midst of three proposal projects and knows exactly when it will need to use the workstation.All other work to be done,both before and after the workstation is used,is scheduled such that it flows to the workstation and keeps it busy.Resources used after this step are less critical;so while the subsequent work and resources are important,they aren't viewed with the same reverence as the workstation.This is an example of:

• A)identifying a constraint.
• B)elevating a constraint.
• C)subordinating a system.
• D)exploiting a constraint.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Responses

The actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the first response is rewarded only after a variable amount of time has elapsed.

Superstitious Behavior

Actions that are repeated because they are believed, without evidence, to influence future outcomes, often seen as a response to uncertainty or lack of control.

Reinforcement Received

The process of receiving rewards or punishments that either encourage or discourage a particular behavior.