During manufacture,Stephen notices the indicator light on one of the machines in the assembly line flashing red.He immediately recognizes this as an indication of a problem with the machine and intervenes to fix it.Which of the following control mechanisms does this scenario best exemplify?
A)Feedforward control
B)Concurrent control
C)Feedback control
D)After-the-process control

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This scenario exemplifies concurrent control, as Stephen is intervening during the manufacturing process to fix a problem with the machine. It is not feedforward control, which involves anticipating problems before they occur, and it is not after-the-process control, which involves addressing issues after the manufacturing process has already completed. While feedback control also involves monitoring and intervening during the manufacturing process, it typically involves making adjustments based on feedback from customers or other external sources, rather than simply responding to a flashing indicator light on a machine.

During Manufacture,Stephen Notices the Indicator Light on One of the Machines