Consider a Production Line with Five Stations

question 40

Multiple Choice

Consider a production line with five stations. The first station can process a unit in 8 minutes. The second station has two identical machines, each of which can process a unit in 18 minutes (each unit only needs to be processed on one of the two machines) . The third station can process a unit in 4 minutes. The fourth station has two different machines, one can process a unit in 5 minutes, and the other one can process a unit in 9 minutes (each unit needs to be processed on both machines) . The fifth station can process a unit in 10 minutes. Which station is the bottleneck station?

• A) Station 1
• B) Station 2
• C) Station 3
• D) Station 4
• E) Station 5

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Definitions:

Cultural Aspects

The elements of human societies that pertain to norms, values, traditions, and symbols that are passed from one generation to the next and influence behaviors and beliefs.

Collectivistic Society

A society that prioritizes the group over individual ambitions, valuing interdependence, cooperation, and social harmony.

Individualistic Collectivism

A social pattern that combines aspects of individualism and collectivism; valuing both personal independence and group cohesion.

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