If a Manager Increases the System Utilization Standard (Assuming No

question 49

Multiple Choice

If a manager increases the system utilization standard (assuming no change in the customer arrival rate) what happens to the customer waiting time?

• A) It increases exponentially.
• B) It increases proportionally.
• C) It decreases proportionally.
• D) It decreases exponentially.
• E) No change.

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Definitions:

Displaced Workers

Individuals who have been forced to leave their jobs due to external factors, such as economic downturns or technological changes.

Severance Pay

Severance Pay is a compensation paid to employees upon their termination of employment, typically based on the length of employment and intended to ease the transition out of the company.

Outplacement

Providing a program of counseling and job search assistance for workers who have been terminated.

Terminated Workers

Individuals who have had their employment contract ended by the employer, often due to redundancy, non-compliance, or organizational restructuring.