An Assembly Line Has to Perform 10 Work Elements, Whose

question 126

Multiple Choice

An assembly line has to perform 10 work elements, whose time requirements follow. An operations analyst has found a solution using some heuristics, as shown in the table. If the cycle time of the line is 90 seconds, what is the efficiency of the assembly line?

• A) less than 85%
• B) greater than 85% but less than 90%
• C) greater than 90% but less than 95%
• D) greater than 95%

---

Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

Belief that one’s actions will not bring about desired outcomes, leading one to give up and quit trying.

Encounter

A meeting or interaction between individuals, which can range from casual or brief to significant.

Failure

Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, often leading to a range of consequences.

Pursuing Goals

The act of setting objectives and making efforts to achieve them.