At a Hotel, Long Lines Pile Up at Check-In and Check-Out

question 38

Multiple Choice

At a hotel, long lines pile up at check-in and check-out each day. What is the best strategy for handling those lines?

• A) close the doors
• B) add capacity
• C) arrange demand
• D) do nothing; simply allow lines to form

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