To Implement a Flow Process in Developing a Lean System

question 72

Multiple Choice

To implement a flow process in developing a lean system a firm might do which of the following?

• A) Improve capacity utilization.
• B) Build product in anticipation of demand.
• C) Reduce setup/changeover time.
• D) Eliminate some fixed costs.
• E) Implement groupware.

Grasp the concept of maximizing profits through marginal analysis in competitive markets.

Identify the effects of market prices on firms' production decisions in competitive markets.

Understand the impact of fixed and variable costs on a firm's operational decisions in competitive markets.

Understand the principles of firm shutdown and exit in the short and long run.

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Definitions:

New Business Enterprises

Organizations that are in the early stages of their formation and operation.

Franchise Outlet

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Tolerance for Ambiguity

The degree to which an individual is comfortable with uncertainty, unpredictability, and unclear situations without experiencing significant stress.

Cultural Differences

The variations in the practices, customs, and behaviors of different societies or cultures.