Which one of the following rules tends to perform well with respect to percentage of jobs past due and variance of hours past due, but performs relatively poorly with respect to average flow time?
A) earliest due date
B) shortest processing time
C) first-come, first-served
D) longest processing time

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The Earliest Due Date (EDD) rule prioritizes jobs based on their due dates, aiming to minimize the number of jobs that are late and the variance in lateness. However, this can lead to longer average flow times for jobs, especially those with later due dates, as they may be delayed in favor of jobs with earlier due dates.

Which One of the Following Rules Tends to Perform Well