While Studying Human Efficiency Using a Rope and a Dynamometer

question 30

Multiple Choice

While studying human efficiency using a rope and a dynamometer, Ringelmann found that:

• A) people got annoyed because Ringelmann was a social loafer.
• B) the dynamometer broke when eight people were pulling the rope.
• C) each person pulled a little less as others joined in.
• D) each person pulled a little more as others joined in.

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Definitions:

100% Efficiency

A theoretical situation where all resources are utilized to their maximum capacity without any waste, often used as a benchmark or target in productivity and operations management.

Variances

Differences between planned figures and actual performance or results, often analyzed in budgets and standard costing.

Production Costs

The total cost incurred by a company to manufacture a product or offer a service, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Management

The method of strategizing, structuring, guiding, and managing resources to accomplish particular objectives.