Maintaining a Stable Workforce Working at a Constant Output Rate

question 1

Multiple Choice

Maintaining a stable workforce working at a constant output rate while shortages and surpluses are absorbed by fluctuating inventory levels, order backlogs, and allowing lost sales is which of the following production planning strategies?

• A) Stable workforce, variable work hours
• B) Chase
• C) Level
• D) Full employment
• E) Skill maintenance

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