Which of the Following Statements About Using JIT Systems for Services

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about using JIT systems for services is FALSE?

• A) Reservation systems can be used to provide uniform facility loads.
• B) Unlike manufacturing, there is little need for analyzing work methods because services are typically customized.
• C) The need to develop a flexible workforce is a function of the degree of customization of the services provided.
• D) Preventive maintenance can be important for a service.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

Refers to the measurable amounts of work effort contributed directly by laborers on the manufacturing floor towards the production of goods.

Manufacturing Departments

Specialized subdivisions within a manufacturing facility where different stages of the production process are carried out.

Markup

A term used in accounting and finance to describe the difference between the cost of a good or service and its selling price.

Activity At Capacity

The level of operations where a company or a production process is utilizing all available resources without any waste.