Which One of the Following Statements About Product Layout Is

question 191

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about product layout is best?

• A) A product layout groups workstations or departments according to function.
• B) A product layout is more vulnerable to products or services with short lives than a process layout.
• C) In the line balancing problem, the "theoretical minimum" number of stations is always the optimal number of stations.
• D) If a line's "balance delay" is minimized, so is its efficiency.

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Storming

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Norming

A stage in team development where members establish norms and cohesion, leading to improved collaboration and performance.

Performing

The stage in a team or organizational development where the group effectively works towards achieving its goals with high levels of productivity.

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