A Flexible Manufacturing System

question 48

Multiple Choice

A flexible manufacturing system

• A)creates bottlenecks in the process
• B)leads to an "us" versus "them" attitude among workers
• C)shortens the physical distance between activities
• D)is organized along functional lines

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Definitions:

Programmed Decision

A decision made using a rule, procedure, or quantitative method.

Organization

An organization is a group of people working together in a structured way to achieve collective goals and objectives.

New Product

An item that has been introduced to the market recently, offering new characteristics or purposes that distinguish it from existing products.

Directing

A management function that involves guiding, leading, and overseeing the work of employees to achieve organizational objectives.