A Manager at a Local Manufacturing Company Has Been Monitoring

question 50

Multiple Choice

A manager at a local manufacturing company has been monitoring the output of one of the machines used to manufacture chromium shells.Past data indicate that if the machine is functioning properly,the length of the shells produced by this machine can be modeled as being normally distributed with a mean of 118 centimeters and a standard deviation of 6.3 centimeters.Suppose 10 shells produced by this machine are randomly selected.What is the probability that the average length of these 10 shells will be between 116 and 120 centimeters when the machine is operating "properly"?

• A)0.2709
• B)0.2943
• C)0.6826
• D)0.9656

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Definitions:

MBO Effectiveness

The impact or results achieved through Management by Objectives, a strategic management model that aims to improve organizational performance by defining objectives that are agreed upon by both management and employees.

MBO Failures

Instances where Management by Objectives, a strategic management model, does not achieve its desired outcomes, often due to poor implementation or unrealistic goal setting.

Productivity Gains

Increases in output per unit of input, often achieved through improvements in efficiency, technology, or methods of work.

Distributed Work

A work arrangement where tasks and responsibilities are carried out across multiple geographical locations or in a non-centralized fashion, often utilizing digital communication tools.