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

question 80

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 7.5 productive hours available in a day and the manufacturer wishes to produce 400 units. Balance the line by assigning tasks to workstations to fill up as much takt time as possible. Break ties by assigning the longest task first.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Task } & \text { Time } ( \mathrm { sec } ) & \text { Predecessor } \\\hline \text { A } & 45 & \cdots \\\hline \text { B } & 50 & \text { A } \\\hline \text { C } & 20 & \text { A } \\\hline \text { D } & 55 & \text { A } \\\hline \text { E } & 15 & \text { D } \\\hline \text { F } & 65 & \text { D } \\\hline \text { G } & 25 & \text { E } \\\hline \text { H } & 35 & \text { B, C, F, G } \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to the scenario above. The process design team realizes that the potential spike in demand for this device requires increased output. They elect to add a seventh worker to their production team at the first station. What is the net effect of adding this worker?

• A)Nothing-the output rate does not change.
• B)The output rate increases by 20%.
• C)The output rate increases by 10%.
• D)The output rate increases by 5%.

Comprehend the impact of discount rates on the present value of future cash flows.

Understand the significance of additional working capital and its effect on investment projects.

Grasp the concept of salvage value and its role in capital budgeting analysis.

Gain knowledge about the simple rate of return method and its application.

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