Use This Scenario for the Following Question(s) -Refer to the Scenario Above

question 52

Multiple Choice

Use this scenario for the following question(s) .
The process design team at a manufacturer has broken an assembly process into eight basic steps, each with a required time, and predecessor as shown in the table. There are 8 productive hours available in a day and the manufacturer wishes to produce 400 units. Use this information to answer the following question(s) .
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Task } & \text { Time } ( \mathrm { sec } ) & \text { Predecessor } \\\hline \mathrm { J } & 45 & \cdots \\\hline \text { K } & 50 & \mathrm {~J} \\\hline \mathrm { L } & 40 & \mathrm {~J} \\\hline \mathrm { M } & 55 & \mathrm {~K} , \mathrm {~L} \\\hline \mathrm { N } & 40 & \mathrm { M } \\\hline \mathrm { O } & 65 & \mathrm { M } \\\hline \text { P } & 25 & \mathrm {~N} \\\hline \text { R } & 35 & \mathrm { O } , \mathrm { P } \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to the scenario above. What is the theoretical minimum number of stations?

• A)four
• B)five
• C)six
• D)seven

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Definitions:

Obedience to Authority

The psychological phenomenon where individuals comply with instructions from an authority figure, even if they might have personal objections.

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Guidelines or principles designed to guide behavior in a manner consistent with ethical standards and values.

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A psychological concept where an individual believes they have control over their life events and outcomes rather than external forces.

Obedience to Authority

The psychological tendency of individuals to comply with the directives or orders from an authority figure, even if they may conflict with personal values.