A Production Line Is to Be Designed for a Job

question 50

Multiple Choice

A production line is to be designed for a job with four tasks. The task times are 2.4 minutes, 0.4 minutes, 0.9 minutes, and 2.7 minutes. After line balancing, the largest possible assigned cycle time is ________ minutes, and the smallest possible assigned cycle time is ________ minutes.

• A) 1.8; 1.4
• B) 1.6; 0.4
• C) 6.4; 2.4
• D) 2.7; 0.4
• E) 6.4; 2.7

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Definitions:

Informal Structures

Unofficial relationships and patterns of interaction in an organization that operate alongside the official structure.

Interpersonal Contacts

Relationships or interactions between individuals, involving communication and exchange of ideas, emotions, or information.

Adaptive Organizations

Companies or entities that are able to adjust and evolve in response to changes in their environment or industry.

Narrow Spans of Control

An organizational structure where a manager has a limited number of direct reports, allowing closer supervision and interaction.