The Theory of Constraints

question 95

Multiple Choice

The theory of constraints:

• A)emphasizes long-term optimization.
• B)maintains that carefully managing production bottlenecks will increase operating income.
• C)helps managers make special one-time decisions.
• D)suggests that some component parts should be outsourced.

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