Which of the Following Is an Example of a Bottleneck

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a bottleneck management principle?

• A) Work-in-process buffer inventory should be place behind bottlenecks to maximize resource utilization.
• B) At bottleneck workstations,idle time is acceptable if there is no work to do.
• C) Use large order sizes at bottleneck workstations.
• D) An hour lost at a bottleneck resource has no effect on total process or factory output.

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Definitions:

Buying Process

The sequence of stages consumers go through, from recognizing a need or desire, through information search and evaluation of alternatives, to the purchase decision and post-purchase behavior.

Internal Stimulus

Psychological or emotional factors within an individual that trigger a desire or need, prompting them to make a purchase or decision.

Low-involvement Purchase

Buying decisions made by consumers with minimal research and consideration as the product is often inexpensive and perceived as low risk.

Forethought

The act of thinking and planning activities or events in advance, demonstrating anticipation and careful consideration.