The Chief Design Engineer for Colonial Warning Systems Wants to Know

question 28

Multiple Choice

The chief design engineer for Colonial Warning Systems wants to know the reliability of a two-lamp device intended to warn the operator of potential problems with a commercial steam kettle.One (either) lamp is to be lit if steam pressure drops below the desired level,and two (both) are to be lit if temperature drops below a desired level.His supplier estimates that a lamp has a failure rate of .2 per hour of operation,and a mean wear-out time of seven years with a standard deviation of eight months.What is the probability that a lamp will last at least until the expiration of the warranty,which is six years?

• A).9772
• B).9332
• C).8664
• D).8413
• E).4332

Recognize the significance of organizational climate and its effect on worker morale and productivity.

Explain the principles of behavior modification and its application in organizational settings.

Understand the relationship between job design, employee satisfaction, and motivation.

Comprehend the role of needs theories (Maslow's hierarchy, ERG theory, McClelland's needs theory) in explaining motivation.

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