Which of the Following Is a Suggestion for Managing Queues

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a suggestion for managing queues that is mentioned in the textbook?

• A) Put up a serpentine lane to keep people from jumping ahead in line.
• B) Use humor to defuse a potentially irritating situation.
• C) Segment the customers.
• D) Assure customers that the wait is fair, and inform them of the queue discipline.
• E) Tell people in the queue that each will be served as soon as possible.

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