A Company Needs to Locate Three Departments (X, Y, and Z)

question 49

Multiple Choice

A company needs to locate three departments (X, Y, and Z) in the three areas (I, II, and III) of a new facility. They want to minimize interdepartmental transportation costs, which are expected to be $.50 per load per meter moved. An analyst has prepared the following distances and flow matrices:
How many least costly process layouts are there?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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Definitions:

Mission Analysis

A methodical assessment conducted to understand the necessary actions, resources, and constraints to accomplish a specific mission or objective.

Learning Rates

The speed or degree at which an individual or group acquires new knowledge, skills, or behaviors through experience or instruction.

Edmondson

might refer to Amy Edmondson, known for her work on teaming, psychological safety, and organizational learning, though without additional context, the specific reference is unclear.

Hackman

Refers typically to J. Richard Hackman, a psychologist known for his work on team dynamics, leadership, and organizational behavior.