From a Point on a River, Two Boats Are Driven

question 81

Multiple Choice

From a point on a river, two boats are driven in opposite directions, one at 5 miles per hour and the other at 12 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 51 miles apart?

• A)3 hours
• B)5 hours
• C)4 hours
• D)1 hour

Understand the characteristics unique to service operations, including labor intensity and customization.

Acknowledge the universal application of the transformation process across various types of organizations.

Comprehend the ultimate objective of operations management in creating outputs that are worth more than the inputs.

Differentiate between the concepts of operations and production and their respective scopes.

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Definitions:

Pluralistic Ignorance

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group, leading to conformity despite private disagreement.

Social Value Orientation

An individual's preferences when allocating resources between oneself and others, which can influence behavior in social situations.

Competitive

A characteristic of entities that strive against each other to achieve a goal, such as winning a game or dominating a market.

Altruistic

Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; behaviors or actions motivated by the desire to help without expecting anything in return.