You Have Just Learned About a New Company Coming to Your

question 12

Multiple Choice

You have just learned about a new company coming to your town.You get excited about possible new job opportunities,but the company never advertises for employees.You research the company and learn that they do most of their manufacturing using computers and not humans.How do you explain to others what a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) company is?

• A) They are able to streamline production and ship quickly.
• B) They use robots to perform work that is too dangerous.
• C) They are unable to customize products.
• D) They have workers for the monotonous jobs.

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Definitions:

Purchasing Manager

A professional responsible for overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for a company, ensuring the best deals in terms of quality and price.

Sales Manager

A professional responsible for directing and overseeing a company's sales team and strategies.

Production Supervisor

A person in charge of overseeing the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety.

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to produce a certain level of output, multiplied by the standard labour rate.