An Assembly Line Has to Perform 10 Work Elements,whose Time

question 128

Multiple Choice

An assembly line has to perform 10 work elements,whose time requirements follow below.An operations analyst has found a solution using some heuristics.The solution follows below.
Solution
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Work } \\\text { Elements }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Time } \\( \mathrm { sec } ) \end{array} & \text { Station } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Work } \\\text { Elements } \\\text { Assigned }\end{array} \\\hline \mathrm { A } & 45 & 1 & \mathrm {~A} , \mathrm {~B} , \mathrm { C } \\\mathrm { B } & 30 & 2 & \mathrm { D } , \mathrm { E } \\\mathrm { C } & 15 & 3 & \mathrm {~F} , \mathrm { H } \\\mathrm { D } & 30 & 4 & \mathrm { G } , \mathrm { I } \\\mathrm { E } & 50 & 5 & \mathrm {~J} \\\mathrm {~F} & 40 & & \\\mathrm { G } & 30 & & \\\mathrm { H } & 30 & & \\\mathrm { I } & 60 & & \\\text { J } & 80 & & \\\hline\end{array}$$
If the cycle time of the line is 90 seconds,what is the efficiency of the assembly line?

• A) less than 85%
• B) greater than 85% but less than 90%
• C) greater than 90% but less than 95%
• D) greater than 95%

---

Definitions:

George Herbert Mead

A sociologist and philosopher known for his work on symbolic interactionism, emphasizing the role of communication and symbols in social life.

Hegemonic Power

Refers to the dominant influence or authority that one country or group holds over others, often through cultural, economic, or political means.

Significant Other

A person who plays a highly important role in one's life, often influencing their behavior, emotions, and attitudes.

Generalized Other

An individual's internalized sense of the total expectations of others in a variety of settings, regardless of whether they have been met or not.