Jessica wants to set up a manufacturing unit, so she meets with Rachel, a human resource manager at her company. Rachel explains that in order to decide on the human resource needs for the unit, they should conduct a work flow analysis. She suggests they start by defining the outputs of the process. To do this, what should Jessica define?
A) the processes that will be involved in manufacturing
B) the number of people required for production
C) the type of products that will need to be manufactured
D) the special equipment, facilities, and systems needed for production
E) the data and information needed by the work unit

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In order to define the outputs of the manufacturing process, Jessica should define the type of products that will need to be manufactured. This will allow for a more accurate assessment of the human resource needs for the unit. A work flow analysis typically involves breaking down the manufacturing process into stages and determining the tasks and skills required at each stage, as well as the number of employees needed to perform those tasks. Defining the processes, facilities, and equipment needed for production would also be important, but these are not directly related to defining the outputs of the process. Likewise, while data and information needs of the work unit are important, they are not directly related to the definition of process outputs.

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