A Fallacy of Composition Involves Assuming That

question 106

Multiple Choice

A fallacy of composition involves assuming that:

• A)you can determine the composition of a complex product just by examining its exterior properties.
• B)consumer durable goods today do not last as long as they did a generation ago.
• C)any mistakes made in producing a product using an assembly line technique will lead to a compounding of errors as the product moves down the line.
• D)what is true for any individual component in a group is true for the group as a whole.
• E)what was true when a person was younger will still be true today.

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Definitions:

Complete Units of Work

Tasks or projects that are fully finished, meeting all required standards and specifications before being delivered or moved to the next phase.

Performance Feedback

The information given to individuals regarding their job performance, aimed at reinforcing strengths or addressing weaknesses to improve future performance.

Modified Assembly-Line Job

A variation of traditional assembly-line work, often incorporating more flexibility or ergonomic considerations to improve worker satisfaction and efficiency.

Job Rotation

Increasing task variety by periodically shifting workers between different jobs.