Which of the Following Statements Regarding Aggregate Planning in Services

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding aggregate planning in services is false?

• A) When outputs are intangible, aggregate planning deals mainly with human resource requirements and managing demand.
• B) Perishability of inventory is an important consideration of planning.
• C) Aggregate planning in some service industries can be simpler than in manufacturing.
• D) Labour is the primary aggregate planning vehicle.
• E) Level scheduling is far more common than chase.

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Definitions:

Human Contact

The interaction between individuals, providing social and emotional support.

Work Sharing

a strategy designed to reduce unemployment or workload for individuals by distributing tasks among a larger group, thereby also potentially reducing working hours for each participant.

Seniority

The concept of giving priority or advantages in a workplace based on the length of service or time an individual has been in a position.

Reduced Earnings

A decrease in the net income that a company generates over a defined period compared to past performances.