Which of the Following Statements About Aggregate Planning Is False

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about aggregate planning is False?

• A) Hiring, layoffs, overtime, and subcontracting are methods of manipulating capacity.
• B) Aggregate planning produces a plan detailing which products are made and in what quantities.
• C) Yield management is a way of manipulating product or service demand.
• D) Aggregate planning uses the adjustable part of capacity to meet production requirements.
• E) The transportation method is an optimizing technique for aggregate planning.

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