A Product Currently Requires 5 Moves

question 154

Multiple Choice

A product currently requires 5 moves. By changing the plant layout, the number of moves can be reduced to 1. The cost per move is $30. Calculate the reduction in nonvalue-added cost of the moving activity.

• A) $7.50
• B) $30
• C) $0
• D) $120
• E) $150

Explain the concept of open and closed systems and their relevance to organizational structure.

Understand the criticisms of traditional human relations doctrine and how management theories evolve.

Illustrate the importance of viewing organizations as open systems and considering the external environment in management.

Appreciate the role of employee well-being and motivation in enhancing productivity.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior analysis where a favorable outcome, event, or reward occurs after an action, thereby increasing the likelihood of that action being repeated in the future.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where reducing or removing a desirable stimulus follows an unwanted behavior to decrease its occurrence.

Positive Punishment

The addition of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a behavior, with the aim of decreasing the likelihood of that behavior happening again.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one controls their own destiny and outcomes are a result of personal actions rather than external factors.