Uneven Work Flow Can Be Costly Primarily Because

question 84

Multiple Choice

Uneven work flow can be costly primarily because

• A) it increases overhead costs due to an unexpected surge in work.
• B) employees will need to be paid overtime when there is a surge in demand for work.
• C) wastage of resources occurs when work levels are high.
• D) when work levels are low, employees engage in detour behavior.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Cost

The energy expenditure required to maintain bodily functions and activities, including growth, reproduction, and survival mechanisms.

Kinetic Limitations

Restrictions in the rate of a physical or chemical process, caused by the reaction speed, which affects the overall system’s efficiency.

Anterior Air Sacs

Air-filled spaces located in the forward part of an avian respiratory system that facilitate gas exchange.

Posterior Air SACs

Posterior air sacs are part of a bird's respiratory system, acting as reservoirs for fresh air, allowing for efficient gas exchange.