Perform a capacity analysis of the process given below. The numbers in parenthesis (#) are the time in minutes to complete one unit of work. Demand on the process averages 20 units per hour and each unit must be worked on by all four stages. Administrative clerk(s) do Stage A work. The assistant manager(s) do Stages C and D work and are cross-trained to do both jobs. The coding specialist(s) do Stage B work.
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-What is the current labor utilization of the coders at Stage B 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% but less than or equal to 105%

Question

Perform a capacity analysis of the process given below. The numbers in parenthesis (#) are the time in minutes to complete one unit of work. Demand on the process averages 20 units per hour and each unit must be worked on by all four stages. Administrative clerk(s) do Stage A work. The assistant manager(s) do Stages C and D work and are cross-trained to do both jobs. The coding specialist(s) do Stage B work.
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-What is the current labor utilization of the coders at Stage B 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% but less than or equal to 105%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Labor utilization is calculated based on the percentage of time coders are actively working compared to their available time. If two coding specialists are on duty and their utilization is more than 95% but less than or equal to 100%, it indicates they are almost fully utilized but not overworked.

Perform a Capacity Analysis of the Process Given Below