Which of the Following Dispatching Rules Ordinarily Gives the Best

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following dispatching rules ordinarily gives the best results when the criterion is lowest time for completion of the full sequence of jobs?

• A) shortest processing time (SPT)
• B) critical ratio (CR)
• C) first in, first out (FIFO)
• D) first come, first served (FCFS)
• E) longest processing time

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

These are the manufacturing costs that do not change with the level of production, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Inventories

Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business, in the process of production for such sale, or in the form of materials to be consumed in the production process.

Deferred

Postponed or delayed, often referring to income or expenses that are recognized in a later accounting period.

Net Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's operations after subtracting all operating expenses except interest and taxes.