When She Is Teaching a Class on "Our Human Heritage

question 26

Multiple Choice

When she is teaching a class on "Our human heritage," Prof. Shelbourne, a sociobiologist, is likely to contend that:

• A) evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of passing on our genes.
• B) evolution can explain simple behaviours, such as smiling or recognizing emotions, but it cannot account for complex social customs, such as altruism.
• C) it is simplistic and misleading for researchers to study nonhuman species and argue by analogy that humans have characteristics with similar evolutionary origins.
• D) explanations of infidelity and monogamy are based on stereotypes of gender differences, not the actual behaviour of human beings.

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Definitions:

Chase Strategy

A demand-matching approach in capacity planning, where output rates are adjusted to match demand forecasts, minimizing inventory levels.

Aggregate Planning

A management strategy aimed at balancing production, inventory levels, and workforce to meet forecasted demand over a medium-term horizon.

Demand Estimation

The process of determining the expected demand for a product or service, based on historical data, market trends, and statistical models.

Level Scheduling

A production strategy aiming to maintain a consistent production rate or workforce level over time, despite fluctuating demand.