The Major Disadvantage of the Customized Approach to Developing Task

question 48

Multiple Choice

The major disadvantage of the customized approach to developing task and work behavior inventories is:

• A) its inability to produce adequate details for job descriptions
• B) its lack of flexibility when used in large companies with many employees performing basically the same job
• C) the sizable amount of time it requires
• D) the care with which sampling of the employee population must be done in order to capture statistically viable information
• E) its inability to be computerized

---

Definitions:

Cost of Labor

The total amount spent by businesses on employee wages, benefits, and payroll taxes.

Supply Chain Operation

The execution and management of activities involved in sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics management to produce and deliver goods or services.

Logistics Facility Location

The strategic decision-making process regarding the placement of logistical facilities, such as warehouses and distribution centers, to optimize supply chain efficiency.

Supply Chain Network Redesign

The process of reassessing and altering the structure of a supply chain to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or meet new market demands.