Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Line-Flow Production

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between line-flow production processes and batch production processes?

• A) Line-flow production processes are the least standardized manufacturing operations, whereas batch production processes are the most standardized manufacturing operations.
• B) Batch production is used to make a single type of product, whereas line-flow production is used to make large quantities of different products.
• C) Batch production produces products continuously, whereas line-flow production produces products at a discrete rate.
• D) Line-flow production processes are inflexible, whereas batch production processes are flexible.

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Definitions:

Effective Leadership

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Fiedler

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