Assume You Are Sequencing a Job Using Johnson's Rule

question 25

Multiple Choice

Assume you are sequencing a job using Johnson's rule.The job requires 7 hours to assemble and then is followed by 8 hours in the painting department.Which of the following is where you would schedule this job?

• A)As early as possible in the unfilled job sequence
• B)As late as possible in the unfilled job sequence
• C)The schedule would depend on the due date
• D)Does not matter
• E)Johnson's Rule does not apply

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