Jeremiah Has a Summer Job Working on an Automobile Assembly

question 99

Multiple Choice

Jeremiah has a summer job working on an automobile assembly line.His task is to put four bolts in a car door and then pass it on to the next stage of assembly.Which of the following would be likely to optimize Jeremiah's productivity?

• A) Set a high quota of number of pieces Jeremiah must get done each hour.
• B) Play relaxing background music to reduce the workplace stress.
• C) Give Jeremiah frequent breaks.
• D) Change Jeremiah's job on the assembly line each week.

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