Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Identified 17 Basic Units of ______

question 29

Multiple Choice

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth identified 17 basic units of ______, each of which they called a "therblig."

• A)time
• B)distance
• C)energy
• D)data
• E)motion

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Definitions:

Crossover Point

Crossover Point refers to the level of activity or the time at which two options have the same cost or benefit, making them indifferent choices.

Mutually Exclusive

Situations or events that cannot occur at the same time, where the occurrence of one event precludes the occurrence of the other.

Profitability Index

A financial tool used to measure the relative profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the present value of future cash flows by the initial investment cost.

Arbitrary Value

A value that is decided without a specific standard or measure, often based on personal judgment or preference.