Which of the Following Basic Types of Process Structures Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following basic types of process structures is one in which similar equipment or functions are grouped together?

• A) Project
• B) Work center
• C) Manufacturing cell
• D) Assembly line
• E) Continuous process

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Definitions:

Modified-Wave Scheduling

A scheduling system similar to the wave system, with patients arriving at planned intervals during the hour, allowing time to catch up before the next hour begins.

Double-Booking

Scheduling two or more appointments or reservations for the same time slot, leading to conflicts.

Wave Scheduling

A method of appointment scheduling in which patients are booked at the same time within a given hour to smooth out the flow throughout the day.

Cluster Scheduling

A method in computer science for organizing and distributing tasks among a group of connected computers or servers to optimize performance and resource utilization.