Which of the Following Statements About Aggregate Planning Is TRUE

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about aggregate planning is TRUE?

• A) An advantage of the counterseasonal product and service mixing option is that it matches seasonal fluctuations without hiring/training costs.
• B) In aggregate planning, back orders are a means of manipulating supply while part-time workers are a way of manipulating product or service demand.
• C) A pure chase strategy allows lower inventories when compared to a pure level scheduling.
• D) A disadvantage of subcontracting is that it may require skills or equipment outside the firm's areas of expertise.
• E) The option of varying workforce size by hiring or layoffs is used where the size of the labor pool is small.

Appreciate the differences in international behaviors concerning organ donation from the perspective of behavioral economics.

Recognize the significance of contextual information in influencing preferences and decision-making.

Understand the concepts of formal and informal status systems within organizations.

Comprehend the basis and effects of norms on individual and group behavior.

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