The Third Step in Theory of Constraints Application, "Subordinate All

question 3

Multiple Choice

The third step in Theory of Constraints application, "subordinate all other decisions to Step 2," means that the analyst should:

• A) wait for authorization before proceeding with any system-wide changes.
• B) schedule non-bottleneck resources to support the bottleneck schedule.
• C) seek to increase capacity of only the bottleneck resources.
• D) seek to increase capacity of both the bottleneck and non-bottleneck resources.

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Definitions:

Stronger Your Needs

Intensifying the personal requirements or drives that motivate individuals to act in certain ways.

Less Motivated

Describes a decreased level of drive or interest in performing tasks or pursuing goals, compared to a higher level of motivation.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Needs Hierarchy

A theory by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy from most to least pressing, influencing motivation and behavior.