A Disadvantage of the Level Aggregate Plan Is _________________

question 48

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of the level aggregate plan is _________________.

• A) workforce instability
• B) excess hiring
• C) layoffs
• D) possible poor customer service from extensive use of backorders
• E) excessive purchase of additional tools and equipment

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Definitions:

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment or happiness an employee experiences with their job, including aspects such as work environment, roles, and relationships.

Frustration-Regression

A psychological phenomenon where individuals facing obstacles or frustration regress to earlier behaviors to cope.

ERG Theory

A theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, as a modification of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Lower-Level Need

A category of basic physiological or safety needs in a hierarchy that must be satisfied before an individual can focus on higher-level needs.