A Process Layout Problem Consists of 4 Departments,each of Which

question 36

Multiple Choice

A process layout problem consists of 4 departments,each of which can be assigned to one of four rooms.The number of different solutions to this problem is ________,although all of them may not have different material handling costs.

• A)1
• B)4
• C)16
• D)24
• E)unknown

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Definitions:

Agency Costs

Expenses and losses in value occurring when there is a conflict of interest between the principals (owners) and the agents (managers) of a company.

Longer Work Days

Extended periods of work hours in a single day beyond the standard working schedule.

Cubical Office

A workspace design consisting of cubicles, which are partially enclosed office spaces assigned to individual employees.

Gaming The System

Manipulating or exploiting rules or regulations to gain an advantage or achieve a specific outcome not intended by the system's design.