When Demand Exceeds Capacity, All of the Following Are Reasonable

question 192

Multiple Choice

When demand exceeds capacity, all of the following are reasonable options for the firm except

• A) operating overtime hours to meet the demand.
• B) starting a second or third shift.
• C) subcontracting part of the work to other producers.
• D) turning away some long-time customers.
• E) expanding the capacity of the current facility.

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Definitions:

Ciliated Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue with surface cells bearing cilia, which help in moving particles or fluid over the epithelial surface.

Tracheobronchial Tree

The network of air passages within the lungs, including the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles, that allows air movement for respiration.

Epiglottis

A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue at the top of the larynx; its function is to seal off the windpipe during eating, to prevent food from entering the airway.

Larynx

A structure in the throat containing the vocal cords; it is involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.