In the production process, bottlenecks:

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Bottlenecks are points in the production process where the flow of work is restricted, causing a limited output of products. This limits throughput, so the correct answer is C. A and D are incorrect as bottlenecks are a hindrance to any attempts to maximize profits or minimize total cost. B is also incorrect as bottlenecks do not maximize the use of scarce resources, but limit the output that can be generated from existing resources.

In the Production Process, Bottlenecks