In a Task Assignment Situation, in How Many Different Ways

question 132

Multiple Choice

In a task assignment situation, in how many different ways can five jobs be assigned to five machines?

• A) 1
• B) 5
• C) 25
• D) 120
• E) 3,125

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Definitions:

Rationalization

A defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Projection

A defense mechanism in psychology where an individual attributes their own unwanted emotions, desires, or impulses onto someone else.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where emotional impulses are redirected from a real object to a safer substitute target.

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