A Large Manufacturing Firm Tests Job Applicants

question 62

Multiple Choice

A large manufacturing firm tests job applicants. Test scores are normally distributed with a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 50. Management is considering placing a new hire in an upper-level management position if the person scores in the upper sixth percent of the distribution. What is the lowest score a new hire must earn to qualify for a responsible position?

• A)50
• B)625
• C)460
• D)578

Calculate learning rates and predict future productivity or labor requirements based on learning curves.

Assess the strategic importance of learning curves in operational and scheduling decisions.

Apply learning curve theory to practical scenarios, including labor-intensive productions.

Understand the effects of variables such as personnel changes, design or procedure adjustments on the learning curve.

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Definitions:

Innovation Groups

Teams allowed to work creatively together, free of constraints from the larger organisations.

Small Organisational Subunits

These are divisions or departments within an organization that focus on specific tasks or missions, often enhancing flexibility and focus.

Operating Restrictions

Regulations or limitations imposed on businesses concerning their operations, which can include hours of operation, types of services offered, and environmental regulations.

Intrapreneurs

Those innovating for change inside large organisations, such as corporate multinationals.