A Plant Manager Knows That the Number of Boxes of Supplies

question 129

Multiple Choice

A plant manager knows that the number of boxes of supplies received weekly is normally distributed with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 20. What percentage of the time will the number of boxes received in a week exceed 200?

• A) 100%
• B) 25%
• C) 0%
• D) 50%

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Definitions:

Authority to Schedule

The power or right granted to individuals, such as managers, to set work hours, assign shifts, and plan the timing of tasks and activities within an organization.

Autonomy

The degree to which a job provides the employee with the independence and discretion to schedule their work and determine how it is carried out.

Job Characteristic

Attributes or aspects of a job that influence an employee’s work and levels of satisfaction, such as task variety or autonomy.

Task Knowledge

Understanding and expertise related to the specific tasks and responsibilities of a job role.