Which of the Following Statements Regarding Aggregate Planning in Services

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding aggregate planning in services is false?

• A) When outputs are intangible, aggregate planning deals mainly with human resource requirements and managing demand.
• B) Perishability of inventory is an important consideration of planning.
• C) Aggregate planning in some service industries can be simpler than in manufacturing.
• D) Labour is the primary aggregate planning vehicle.
• E) Level scheduling is far more common than chase.

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