The Theory of Constraints Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The theory of constraints is

• A)a theory that the benefit of making a change in a production process should be weighed against the cost of making that change.
• B)that even the best suggestions for improvement are likely to be rejected due to opposition from those who have to implement the changes.
• C)a specific approach used to identify and manage constraints in order to achieve the company's goals.
• D)not applicable to service operations.

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