A constraint is:
A) A limited resource that is not binding in that it does not slow down the manufacturing or service delivery process
B) A limited resource that restricts an organization's ability to provide enough products or services to satisfy demand
C) A service that an organization has decided to discontinue
D) A product that an organization has decided to discontinue

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A constraint is a limiting factor that prevents an organization from producing or delivering products or services at its full potential. It restricts the ability to satisfy demand. Option A is incorrect because if a resource is not binding, it does not restrict production or delivery. Options C and D are incorrect because they refer to a decision made by the organization, rather than a limiting factor.

A Constraint Is