Define Work Measurement and What It Leads to from an Operations

question 33

Essay

Define work measurement and what it leads to from an operations perspective.

---

Definitions:

Factored Accounts Receivable

The process of selling accounts receivable to a third party at a discount to quickly generate cash and reduce risk of non-payment.

Commission

A fee paid for services, usually a percentage of the total cost, to an agent or employee for facilitating or completing a sale.

Factoring Transaction

A financial transaction where a business sells its accounts receivable to a third party (the factor) at a discount.