The Focus of the Master Schedule in an ATO Production

question 47

Multiple Choice

The focus of the master schedule in an ATO production environment is ______.

• A)to produce finished goods to meet inventory and customer service levels
• B)to produce components,modules and subassemblies ready to be assembled based on order
• C)to ensure that capacity is available for assembling end product when order is received
• D)to produce standardized modules and subassemblies

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Definitions:

Resource Scarcity

A situation where resources are limited or insufficient to meet the demands of individuals or organizations, leading to competition and strategic decision-making.

Task Interdependence

the degree to which the tasks of individual workers or groups within an organization are linked or reliant upon each other.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that prioritize group goals over individual desires, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence.

High Power Distance

A cultural dimension that reflects the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.