To Reduce the Organization's Cycle Time Is to Reduce the Number

question 139

Multiple Choice

To reduce the organization's cycle time is to reduce the number of:

• A) of committees in the organization.
• B) layers of management.
• C) steps in an organizational process.
• D) staff employees in the organization.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Stockout Cost

The cost incurred when inventory is not sufficient to meet demand, potentially leading to lost sales and customer dissatisfaction.

Hiring Workers

The process of finding, recruiting, and selecting individuals to fill job vacancies within an organization.

Laying Off Workers

The process of temporarily or permanently removing employees from their positions due to economic downturns, restructuring, or other business reasons.

Inventory Holding Cost

The total cost of storing and managing inventory, including warehousing and logistic costs, distinct from the cost of purchasing the inventory itself.