Perform a capacity analysis of the process given below and answer questions #16, #17, and #18 to help fix the process. The numbers in parenthesis (#) are the time in minutes to complete one unit of work. Demand on the process averages 27 units per hour and each unit must be worked on by all five stages. Administrative clerks do Stages A and B. The assistant manager does Stages D and E. The coding specialist does Stage C.
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-What is the current labor utilization of the coders, if two coding specialists are currently on duty?
A) Less than 90 percent
B) More than 90% but less than or equal to 95%
C) More than 95% but less than or equal to 100%
D) More than 100%

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Perform a capacity analysis of the process given below and answer questions #16, #17, and #18 to help fix the process. The numbers in parenthesis (#) are the time in minutes to complete one unit of work. Demand on the process averages 27 units per hour and each unit must be worked on by all five stages. Administrative clerks do Stages A and B. The assistant manager does Stages D and E. The coding specialist does Stage C.
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-What is the current labor utilization of the coders, if two coding specialists are currently on duty?
A) Less than 90 percent 
B) More than 90% but less than or equal to 95% 
C) More than 95% but less than or equal to 100% 
D) More than 100%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Labor utilization refers to the percentage of time that workers are actively engaged in productive tasks. If the utilization is more than 100%, it means that the coders are working beyond their capacity, possibly due to overtime or an excessive workload. Without specific data on the number of hours worked or the workload, this answer is based on a general understanding of labor utilization percentages.

Perform a Capacity Analysis of the Process Given Below and Answer