Two Jobs (J1 and J2) Are Scheduled on Two Workcenters

question 14

Multiple Choice

Two jobs (J1 and J2) are scheduled on two workcenters (WCA and WCB) . J1 starts at time 0 on WCA and finishes on that workcenter at time 5. J2 starts at time 0 on WCB and finishes at time 3. J2 then starts on WCA at time 5 and finishes at time 9. What is the average flow time of these jobs?

• A) 0
• B) 7
• C) 14
• D) Cannot be determined from the information given

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

Law stating that if an action is followed by a pleasurable consequence, it will tend to be repeated, and if followed by an unpleasant consequence, it will tend not to be repeated.

Thorndike

An American psychologist who developed the law of effect and is known for his work in learning theory and educational psychology.

Operant Conditioning

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards for positive actions and punishments for negative actions.

Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior becomes more likely to occur due to the consequence that follows it.