episode 09 exercise 01

Part 1

In this section, you'll find a number of questions and activities. After you've made your selections, click on the "How did I do?" button to view the correct answers and explanations for the questions.

1.	How work is scheduled should be based on the objectives of the organization. Which of the following is not likely to be an objective in scheduling the picking of orders at CanGo?
	a. Minimize flow time or time in the system.
	b. Minimize work in process inventory.
	c. Minimize the number of late jobs.
	d. Make sure the orders are processed in the order in which they arrive.

2.	Suppose Debbie decides that CanGo should minimize the average flow time or time in the system in prioritizing orders. Which of the following priority, or sequencing, rules is most likely to achieve her objectives?
	a. earliest due date
	b. first come, first served
	c. shortest processing time
	d. longest processing time

3.	Which of the following priority rules is likely to be the least efficient rule for Debbie to use?
	a. earliest due date
	b. first-come, first-served
	c. shortest processing time
	d. longest processing time

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