A Manager Is Trying to Estimate the Appropriate Learning Curve

question 83

Multiple Choice

A manager is trying to estimate the appropriate learning curve for a certain job. The manager notes that the first four units had a total time of 30 minutes. Which learning curve would yield approximately this result if the first unit took 9 minutes? (Use Table E.3 (in the text) cumulative coefficient.)

• A) 0.70
• B) 0.75
• C) 0.80
• D) 0.85
• E) 0.90

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