Assume You Are Sequencing Jobs Using Johnson's Rule

question 99

Multiple Choice

Assume you are sequencing jobs using Johnson's rule. A particular job requires 7 hours to assemble and then is followed by 8 hours in the painting department. Which of the following is where you would schedule this job?

• A) As early as possible in the unfilled job sequence.
• B) As late as possible in the unfilled job sequence.
• C) The schedule would depend on the due date.
• D) Does not matter.
• E) Johnson's Rule does not apply.

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