If the Following Jobs Are Sequenced According to the DDATE

question 28

Multiple Choice

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the DDATE rule then the mean tardiness (in days) for all jobs is (assume zero for today's date)

• A)9.0 days.
• B)5.4 days.
• C)3.2 days.
• D)2.8 days

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Definitions:

Drive Level

The intensity of an urge or motivation that propels an individual towards a certain behavior to satisfy a need or achieve a goal.

Arousal

Refers to the physiological and psychological state of being awoken or alert, typically involving the activation of certain brain pathways and bodily responses.

Optimal Level

Refers to the most favorable point, degree, or amount of something for a particular purpose or outcome.

Arousal Theory

A theory in psychology that suggests motivation is partly driven by a person's need to maintain an optimal level of arousal.