When Balancing an Assembly Line, Which of the Following Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

When balancing an assembly line, which of the following is not a way to reduce the longest task time below the required workstation cycle time?

• A) Upgrade the equipment.
• B) Assign a roaming helper to support the line.
• C) Split the task between two workstations.
• D) Speed up the assembly-line transfer mechanism.
• E) Use a more skilled worker.

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Definitions:

Boundary-spanning Network

A network that reaches across and connects diverse organizations or social groups to facilitate information flow and collaboration.

Cohesion

The degree to which members of a group are attracted to and motivated to remain part of that group.

Taskwork Network

Describes the pattern of interactions, collaborations, and dependencies that emerge among team members focusing on the completion of specific tasks.

Coworkers

Individuals who work together in the same organization or on the same team, but not necessarily in the same location.