Which of the Following Is Motivated by an Equity Concern

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is motivated by an equity concern?

• A)Some U.S.colleges have cut back on merit scholarships since these programs siphon money from need-based programs,thus harming lower-income students with greater financial need.
• B)Following the removal of subsidies in urban water use,household demand for water decreased quite significantly in Bogor,Indonesia.
• C)In November 2003,the Federal Communications Commission implemented the "local number portability" rule which gives cell phone customers the option of keeping their number when they switch carriers within the same geographic region.
• D)The United States protects intellectual property rights,allowing inventors to prevent others from using their inventions without payment.

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Definitions:

Constant Work-In-Process (ConWIP)

A pull system for controlling the total amount of work in process in a manufacturing system, maintaining a constant level to improve flow and reduce waste.

Input-Output Control

A management tool used in production and operations that monitors the inputs and outputs of a process, aiming to maintain efficient production and resource utilization.

Work Centre

A specific location in a manufacturing environment where a set of production activities are carried out by machines, labor, or both.

Infinite Capacity Scheduling

A theoretical approach to scheduling that assumes there are no limitations in production capacity, allowing for the exploration of potential output levels.