Which of the Following Is the Least Effective Tactic for Managing

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the least effective tactic for managing a bottleneck station?

• A) Assign extra workers to the bottleneck station if necessary in order to keep it running.
• B) Increase the production rate at the bottleneck station.
• C) Inspect items just as soon as they come out of the bottleneck station.
• D) Subcontract part of the workload at that station to other companies.
• E) Assign your best people to that station to improve efficiency.

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