Which One of the Following Statements About Layout Is Best

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about layout is best?

• A) A process layout tends to have less inventory than a product layout.
• B) A product layout relies more on general-purpose resources.
• C) Material handling is the most important performance criterion for layout decisions.
• D) A process layout tends to allow more customization of products and services than a product layout.

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Definitions:

Headright System

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Wealthy Gentry

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House of Burgesses

The first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America, established by the Virginia Company in what is now the United States.

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