A Firm of Four Departments Has the Following Trip Matrix

question 15

Essay

A firm of four departments has the following trip matrix and current block plan of all departments: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Dept. } \\\text { Name }\end{array} & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } \\\hline \mathrm { A } & - & 14 & 6 & 9 \\\hline \text { B } & & - & 7 & 16 \\\hline \text { C } & & & & 2 \\\hline \text { D } & & & & - \\\hline\end{array}$$ $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline A & B \\\hline D & C \\\hline\end{array}$$ a. What is the load- distance score for the current layout? (Assume rectilinear distance and that the distance between departments A and B is one unit of distance.)
b. What would be the load- distance score for the following layout? $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { A } & \text { C } \\\hline \text { D } & \text { B } \\\hline\end{array}$$

Identify various methods used to measure memory retention (e.g., recall, recognition).

Understand the concept of chunking and its impact on memory efficiency.

Recognize the role of working memory in the cognitive system.

Evaluate the impact of rehearsal techniques on memory retention.

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