EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 7, Problem 18P

a)

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To determine: 11 observations of days going across row 4.

Introduction: The amount of the dependency on human effort by an organization in terms of achieving its goals is given by the work design. It is directly linked to the productivity of an organization, where a good work design helps in achieving high productivity.

b)

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To determine: The hours from column 1 using its first digit.

Introduction: The amount of the dependency on human effort by an organization in terms of achieving its goals is given by the work design. It is directly linked to the productivity of an organization, where a good work design helps in achieving high productivity.

c)

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To determine: The minutes reading in the first two digits in column 4, which is going up and then taking the next set of two digits.

Introduction: The amount of the dependency on human effort by an organization in terms of achieving its goals is given by the work design. It is directly linked to the productivity of an organization, where a good work design helps in achieving high productivity.

d)

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To arrange: The days, hours, and minutes, in chronological order.

Introduction: The amount of the dependency on human effort by an organization in terms of achieving its goals is given by the work design. It is directly linked to the productivity of an organization, where a good work design helps in achieving high productivity.

e)

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To convert: The observed days to dates in March, April, and May.

Introduction: The amount of the dependency on human effort by an organization in terms of achieving its goals is given by the work design. It is directly linked to the productivity of an organization, where a good work design helps in achieving high productivity.

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