SCENARIO 18-4
a Factory Supervisor Is Concerned That the Time

question 92

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SCENARIO 18-4
A factory supervisor is concerned that the time it takes workers to complete an important production
task (measured in seconds) is too erratic and adversely affects expected profits. The supervisor
proceeds by randomly sampling 5 individuals per hour for a period of 10 hours. The sample mean and
range for each hour are listed below. $$\begin{array} {ccc} \underline {\text { Hour }} & \underline { \bar { X } } & \underline { R } \\1 & 18.4 & 25 \\2 & 16.9 & 27 \\3 & 23.0 & 30 \\4 & 21.2 & 23 \\5 & 21.0 & 24 \\6 & 24.0 & 25 \\7 & 19.3 & 12 \\8 & 15.8 & 14 \\9 & 20.0 & 13 \\10 & 23.0 & 11\end{array}$$ She also decides that lower and upper specification limit for the critical-to-quality variable should be
10 and 30 seconds, respectively.
-Referring to Scenario 18-4, what is the value of the CPL index?

Recognise the various types of organisational objectives and their significance.

Appreciate the strategic management process, including strategy formulation and strategic planning.

Understand the concepts of diversification, vertical and horizontal integration, and their roles in strategic management.

Recognise the impact of information technology and e-business strategies in contemporary organisational strategies.

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