It Is Generally Easier for a Firm to Get _______________

question 161

Multiple Choice

It is generally easier for a firm to get _______________ than _______________ ; therefore, many more of the former are in place than the latter.

• A) import quotas; tariffs
• B) safeguard tariffs; antidumping duties
• C) subsidies; tariffs
• D) antidumping and countervailing duties; safeguard tariffs

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Definitions:

Product Layouts

The arrangement of machinery, equipment, and workstations in a production facility to optimize the workflow and manufacturing process.

Line Efficiency

Line efficiency refers to the ratio of the actual production output of a manufacturing line to its theoretical maximum capacity, indicating how well the production line is performing against its designed capabilities.

Focused Work Centre

A permanent or semi-permanent product-oriented arrangement of machines and personnel.

Factory Within A Factory

A concept where a segment of a manufacturing facility operates semi-independently, focusing on a specific product or process line, often to increase efficiency or flexibility.