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A manager has prepared a forecast of expected aggregate demand for the next six months. Develop an ...

A manager has prepared a forecast of expected aggregate demand for the next six months. Develop an ...

A manager has prepared a forecast of expected aggregate demand for the next six months. Develop an aggregate plan to meet this demand given this additional information: A level production rate of 100 units per month will be used. Backorders are allow

mcv4u   681   1 Reply

bolbol

Herzberg's job enrichment methods entailed:

Herzberg's job enrichment methods entailed:

Herzberg's job enrichment methods entailed:
 
  A. Offering more decision-making opportunities to support staff.
  B. Building in more motivators to increase productivity of staff.
  C. Having staff switch jobs at regular interva

m   241   3 Replies

ItssBreanna99

The jobs listed below need to be completed. Assume that it is now day 140. If the jobs are sequenced ...

The jobs listed below need to be completed. Assume that it is now day 140. If the jobs are sequenced ...

The jobs listed below need to be completed. Assume that it is now day 140. If the jobs are sequenced according to the shortest processing time rule, what is the average completion time?

Job   Processing Time (days)   Job due date (days)
A

Apatix   704   4 Replies

HplyEvrAftr

The jobs listed below need to be completed. Assume that it is now day 140. If the jobs are sequenced ...

The jobs listed below need to be completed. Assume that it is now day 140. If the jobs are sequenced ...

The jobs listed below need to be completed. Assume that it is now day 140. If the jobs are sequenced according to the longest processing time rule, what is the lateness of job A?

Job   Processing Time (days)   Job due date (days)
A   20   180

Apatix   418   2 Replies

Anonymous

Which level of anticipated demand is least sensitive to variations in fixed and variable cost ...

Which level of anticipated demand is least sensitive to variations in fixed and variable cost ...

Which level of anticipated demand is least sensitive to variations in fixed and variable cost estimates?
 
  A) 5,000
  B) 10,000
  C) 15,000
  D) 20,000

Godchaser   170   3 Replies

mizunoshiro

At the end of week 20, this project has cost $79,000 and has an earned value as indicated in the tab

At the end of week 20, this project has cost $79,000 and has an earned value as indicated in the tab

At the end of week 20, this project has cost $79,000 and has an earned value as indicated in the table. Use the data to calculate the cost performance index for the project. All amounts are in thousands of dollars.
A) 0.94
B) 0.90
C) 0

Louie928   824   6 Replies

flammable

Allocation of client risks to named individuals is clarified in the ________ phase of PRAM.

Allocation of client risks to named individuals is clarified in the ________ phase of PRAM.

Allocation of client risks to named individuals is clarified in the ________ phase of PRAM.
A) focus
B) structure
C) ownership
D) identify

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tgehbretgfhgrer   2667   14 Replies

acaruso

Suppose the LTL rate is $2.00 per hundredweight, the TL rate is $1.40 per hundredweight and the TL ...

Suppose the LTL rate is $2.00 per hundredweight, the TL rate is $1.40 per hundredweight and the TL ...

Suppose the LTL rate is $2.00 per hundredweight, the TL rate is $1.40 per hundredweight and the TL minimum is 18,000 pounds.  What is the weight break?

a.   5,294 pounds
b.   10,588 pounds
c.   12,600 pounds
d.   30,0000 pounds

whochild   220   3 Replies

borre98

Negotiation is the formal communication process where two or more individuals meet to discuss an ...

Negotiation is the formal communication process where two or more individuals meet to discuss an ...

Negotiation is the formal communication process where two or more individuals meet to discuss an issue or issues and come to a mutually satisfactory agreement.
A) True
B) False

penelopi   370   1 Reply

bolbol

Define authority and control.

Define authority and control.

Define authority and control.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In a ________ structure, each business is placed in a self-contained division and there is no contact between divisions

lilipie   181   1 Reply

bolbol

The service strategy process for services retailing is the same as for goods retailing.[true or ...

The service strategy process for services retailing is the same as for goods retailing.[true or ...

The service strategy process for services retailing is the same as for goods retailing.
[true or false]

crypto   483   3 Replies

edrop

Which group will likely provide the most valuable input for use in a restaurant's continuous ...

Which group will likely provide the most valuable input for use in a restaurant's continuous ...

Which group will likely provide the most valuable input for use in a restaurant's continuous quality improvement (CQI) program?

▸ Owners

▸ Managers

▸ Employees

▸ Customers

andro   711   4 Replies

timbo02o

In the near future organizations may encounter challenges in recruiting sufficient numbers of ...

In the near future organizations may encounter challenges in recruiting sufficient numbers of ...

[html]In the near future organizations may encounter challenges in recruiting sufficient numbers of security personnel who have specialized skills.  Which of the following specialized skill will have the highest demand?

▸ Language/linguistic profess

Izzy122   432   4 Replies

binva

Hayley Medical, Inc. is evaluating the acquisition of Health-o-Matic, Inc., which had a loss ...

Hayley Medical, Inc. is evaluating the acquisition of Health-o-Matic, Inc., which had a loss ...

Hayley Medical, Inc. is evaluating the acquisition of Health-o-Matic, Inc., which had a loss carryforward of $3.75 million, resulting from earlier operations. Hayley Medical can purchase Health-o-Matic for $4.5 million and liquidate the assets for $3

pompa   672   2 Replies

Anonymous

A work sampling method is used to determine the proportion of the time a worker is idle. The ...

A work sampling method is used to determine the proportion of the time a worker is idle. The ...

A work sampling method is used to determine the proportion of the time a worker is idle. The following information was gathered on a random basis.
 
  Day No. Times
  Clerk Idle Total No. Observations
  Monday 2 8
  Tuesday

Jmini   353   3 Replies

Starfiew

Nico bought 500 shares of a stock for $24.00 per share on January 1, 2013. He received a dividend of ...

Nico bought 500 shares of a stock for $24.00 per share on January 1, 2013. He received a dividend of ...

Nico bought 500 shares of a stock for $24.00 per share on January 1, 2013. He received a dividend of $2.50 per share at the end of 2013 and $4.00 per share at the end of 2014. At the end of 2015, Nico collected a dividend of $3.00 per share and sold

pompa   1874   7 Replies

allyprice

In intuitive decision making, managers ________.

In intuitive decision making, managers ________.

In intuitive decision making, managers ________.
A) do not depend on their past experiences to make decisions
B) use available evidence to improve their decision-making skills
C) use data from their subconscious mind to help make their

alliwantisthis   432   5 Replies

FindaWay

Resource management deals primarily with managing inventories in a value chain. Indicate whether ...

Resource management deals primarily with managing inventories in a value chain. Indicate whether ...

Resource management deals primarily with managing inventories in a value chain.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

abbiedigings   253   3 Replies

Percymate

In comparing an ordinary annuity and an annuity due, which of the following is true?

In comparing an ordinary annuity and an annuity due, which of the following is true?

In comparing an ordinary annuity and an annuity due, which of the following is true?
A) The future value of an annuity due is always greater than the future value of an otherwise identical ordinary annuity.
B) The future value of an ordinar

betterway   334   2 Replies

Anonymous

An annuity due is an amount that occur at the beginning of each period.

An annuity due is an amount that occur at the beginning of each period.

An annuity due is an amount that occur at the beginning of each period.

pompa   238   2 Replies

Anonymous

Ordinary annuity payments occur at the beginning of the period, whereas annuity due payments occur ...

Ordinary annuity payments occur at the beginning of the period, whereas annuity due payments occur ...

Ordinary annuity payments occur at the beginning of the period, whereas annuity due payments occur at the end of the period.
A) True
B) False

stranahan   319   3 Replies

Anonymous

The present value of a lottery received as an annuity due is less than the present value of a ...

The present value of a lottery received as an annuity due is less than the present value of a ...

The present value of a lottery received as an annuity due is less than the present value of a lottery whose cash flows are received as an ordinary annuity. (Assume that the interest rate used to discount the cash flows is positive and equal between t

stranahan   354   3 Replies

Anonymous

The second level in work breakdown structure contains the:

The second level in work breakdown structure contains the:

The second level in work breakdown structure contains the:
 
  A) Projects.
  B) Deliverables.
  C) Subdeliverables.
  D) Work packages.

Dragon.amg86   252   2 Replies

Anonymous

Which two types of project termination are reserved for successful projects?

Which two types of project termination are reserved for successful projects?

Which two types of project termination are reserved for successful projects?
A) Integration and starvation
B) Addition and integration
C) Extinction and addition
D) Starvation and extinction

Louie928   1470   11 Replies

Anonymous

Which type of project termination can occur for a project that is successful and for a project that ...

Which type of project termination can occur for a project that is successful and for a project that ...

Which type of project termination can occur for a project that is successful and for a project that is unsuccessful?
 
  A) Termination by addition
  B) Termination by integration
  C) Termination by extinction
  D) Terminat

mimo92   264   2 Replies

Anonymous

Milestones are generally considered to be:

Milestones are generally considered to be:

Milestones are generally considered to be:
 
  A) Demotivators for the project team.
  B) Key project review gates.
  C) The end of the project for all team members except the project manager.
  D) Points where two or more a

nramos08   282   2 Replies

Anonymous

The best method for establishing the existence of resource conflicts across project activities uses ...

The best method for establishing the existence of resource conflicts across project activities uses ...

The best method for establishing the existence of resource conflicts across project activities uses resource-loading charts.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

K3lly_1996_R3ne   288   3 Replies

mon

The BEST method for establishing the existence of resource conflicts across project activities uses: ...

The BEST method for establishing the existence of resource conflicts across project activities uses: ...

The BEST method for establishing the existence of resource conflicts across project activities uses:
 
  A) Gantt charts.
  B) Network diagrams.
  C) Pareto diagrams.
  D) Resource loading charts.

banoshaher   364   3 Replies

Percymate

Successful implementation of CCPM depends on first:

Successful implementation of CCPM depends on first:

Successful implementation of CCPM depends on first:
 
  A) Identifying the critical chain that meanders through the project organization's portfolio of projects.
  B) Identifying the constraint that holds hostage the project organizat

EnS0urce   271   3 Replies

bio_man

A resource loading form is also known as a(n):

A resource loading form is also known as a(n):

A resource loading form is also known as a(n):
A) Activity resource schedule.
B) Load schedule.
C) Resource usage calendar.
D) Network resource profile.

Louie928   1206   5 Replies

Anonymous

The period of highest risk impact for a project risk exists primarily in the:

The period of highest risk impact for a project risk exists primarily in the:

The period of highest risk impact for a project risk exists primarily in the:
 
  A) Development stage of the project life cycle.
  B) Concept stage of the project life cycle.
  C) Implementation stage of the project life cycle.

cd627   242   3 Replies

apugs211

The charge that is most likely a fixed cost is for:

The charge that is most likely a fixed cost is for:

The charge that is most likely a fixed cost is for:
 
  A) Materials.
  B) Equipment rental.
  C) Direct labor.
  D) Utilities.

Tu Truong   296   4 Replies

mon

Everyone on the virtual project team agreed to respond to e-mail within 24 hours of receipt, and ...

Everyone on the virtual project team agreed to respond to e-mail within 24 hours of receipt, and ...

Everyone on the virtual project team agreed to respond to e-mail within 24 hours of receipt, and this:
 
  A) Conflict resolution process assured the project team of success.
  B) Augmented communication assured the project team of su

fuat   269   3 Replies

19leekichang

Stacey noted that the client was a cantankerous old man and that her current project team lacked the ...

Stacey noted that the client was a cantankerous old man and that her current project team lacked the ...

Stacey noted that the client was a cantankerous old man and that her current project team lacked the requisite skills to work with him. Time was running short, so the BEST approach to making sure the project team had the necessary skills was to:

K3lly_1996_R3ne   262   3 Replies

thundercats33

All of the following are considered as three of the most important contextual issues impacting ...

All of the following are considered as three of the most important contextual issues impacting ...

All of the following are considered as three of the most important contextual issues impacting project management EXCEPT:
A) Culture.
B) Strategy.
C) Organizational structure.
D) Information systems.

batesmegan1995   247   3 Replies

Emkei Tastes

One consequence of conceptual development that proceeds with a problem that is poorly understood is:

One consequence of conceptual development that proceeds with a problem that is poorly understood is:

One consequence of conceptual development that proceeds with a problem that is poorly understood is:
A) Problem restatement.
B) Problem clarification.
C) Task confusion.
D) Cost overruns.

Louie928   860   6 Replies

Anonymous

Conceptual development for a project concludes with:

Conceptual development for a project concludes with:

Conceptual development for a project concludes with:
A) Project objectives.
B) Team dissolution.
C) Alternative analysis.
D) Project delivery.

Louie928   903   5 Replies

Anonymous

Conceptual development for a project concludes with:

Conceptual development for a project concludes with:

Conceptual development for a project concludes with:
 
  A) Project objectives.
  B) Alternative analysis.
  C) Project delivery.
  D) Team dissolution.

johnwayne88   222   2 Replies

Emkei Tastes

Restrictions that affect project development are:

Restrictions that affect project development are:

Restrictions that affect project development are:
 
  A) Problems.
  B) Constraints.
  C) Stop-limits.
  D) Limitations.

MADUBUCA76   258   2 Replies

Emkei Tastes

Which of these is NOT an element of project scope management?

Which of these is NOT an element of project scope management?

Which of these is NOT an element of project scope management?
 
  A) Project champion
  B) Scope statement
  C) Project closeout
  D) Control systems

macgeek312   310   2 Replies

Emkei Tastes