Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Traditional Manufacturing Environment

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the traditional manufacturing environment is not true?

• A) Machines are often put into "manufacturing cells" whereby dissimilar machines are grouped together.
• B) Raw material is "pushed" to the next production area in anticipation of customer demand.
• C) Manufacturers often have raw material, work in process, and finished goods inventory on hand.
• D) Buffers of inventory may result in workers being less efficient.

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Definitions:

Accommodate

The ability or action of adapting or adjusting to fit new conditions or to meet someone's needs, often used in learning and development contexts.

Biological Tendency

An innate inclination or predisposition in living organisms to perform certain behaviors or exhibit specific physiological patterns.

Adaptation

According to Piaget, an interaction between the organism and the environment that consists of two processes: assimilation and accommodation.

Assimilation

Assimilation in the context of cognitive development refers to the process by which individuals interpret new information or experiences in terms of their existing schemas or understanding.