The Process of Customers Leaving One Waiting Line to Join

question 22

Multiple Choice

The process of customers leaving one waiting line to join another in a multiple-server (channel) configuration is called:

• A) jockeying.
• B) reneging.
• C) balking.
• D) preempting.

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