A Manager Wants to Analyze the Learning Curve Associated with Producing

question 38

Multiple Choice

A manager wants to analyze the learning curve associated with producing one of his company's products. Accordingly, he has gathered the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { UNIT PRODUCED } & \text { TIME REQUIRED } \\\hline \text { Second } & 5 \text { hours } \\\hline \text { Fourth } & 4 \text { hours } \\\hline\end{array}$$
What is the learning curve percentage?

• A) 40 percent
• B) 50 percent
• C) 75 percent
• D) 80 percent
• E) 90 percent

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Definitions:

Adaptive Ways

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Activity Theory

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Compensation Theory

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