A Production Line Is to Be Designed for a Job

question 134

Multiple Choice

A production line is to be designed for a job with three tasks.The task times are 0.6 minutes,1.8 minutes,and 1.2 minutes.If the necessary cycle time is 1.2 minutes per unit,what is the theoretical minimum number of workstations?

• A) 2.0
• B) 3.0
• C) 3.6
• D) 4.0
• E) None of the choices are correct.

Recognize the motivational aspects of various compensation and incentive plans.

Identify the benefits and drawbacks of employee stock plans and profit-sharing plans.

Explain the importance and impact of merit pay and performance appraisal systems.

Distinguish between individual- and group-level pay performance systems.

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