Decision by Maytag to Purchase Electric Motors for Its Clothes

question 39

Multiple Choice

decision by Maytag to purchase electric motors for its clothes dryers rather than to manufacture them itself is the result of a(n)

• A) value analysis.
• B) make-buy decision.
• C) rebuy decision.
• D) reciprocity agreement.
• E) sensitivity analysis.

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Definitions:

Crashing

An approach in project management to shorten the project schedule by adding resources to critical tasks.

Negative Float

The amount of time that must be saved in order to complete a project on schedule, indicating a project is behind its planned timeline.

Contingency Resources

Assets or capacities set aside or planned to address potential future events or emergencies in project management.

Lead Time

The period required to complete a process or fulfill an order before the actual delivery or deployment.