Which of the Following Statements About Cycle Time Is Not

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cycle time is not true?

• A) Cycle time refers to the total elapsed time from the beginning of a process to its end.
• B) Shorter cycle times mean that problems are caught earlier in the process.
• C) Finding ways to reduce cycle time often means finding ways to simplify production steps.
• D) The fewer steps in a production process, the more likely that an error will occur.
• E) Information systems can help reduce cycle time.

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Work Force

The total number of people employed or available for employment in a specific community, region, or country, including both the employed and those seeking employment.

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