When an Organization Sets Quantity Goals for Production, and Workers

question 59

Multiple Choice

When an organization sets quantity goals for production, and workers meet these goals by producing poor-quality output, the poor-quality output is a

• A) Latent functional consequence.
• B) Manifest functional consequence.
• C) Latent dysfunctional consequence.
• D) Manifest dysfunctional consequence.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Capacity

The maximum volume of products that can be produced in a given period under normal working conditions.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness

A measure of manufacturing productivity that combines availability, performance, and quality metrics of equipment.

Machinery

The machines, equipment, and devices that perform various tasks in the manufacturing of goods and provision of services.

Efficiency Rate

The ratio of the actual output produced to the expected standard output, utilized in assessing operational efficiency.