EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
13th Edition
ISBN: 8220103675987
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 1, Problem 6CQ

a)

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person H and 400 co-workers were terminated from a company as a result of downsizing. She tried for another job for almost 8 months. However, she could not able to find a job. Hence, she thought making money by mowing the lawns of her neighbors. After so many rejections from the job search, she decided to make it as her business.

In the initial stages, it was little slow. However, after few months, most of the neighbors preferred Person H to mow their lawns over professional lawn care services. Other services performed by Person H are shrubbery, trimming, fertilizing lawns, and weeding gardens.

To determine: The major sources of variation.

b)

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person H and 400 co-workers were terminated from a company as a result of downsizing. She tried for another job for almost 8 months. However, she could not able to find a job. Hence, she thought making money by mowing the lawns of her neighbors. After so many rejections from the job search, she decided to make it as her business.

In the initial stages, it was little slow. However, after few months, most of the neighbors preferred Person H to mow their lawns over professional lawn care services. Other services performed by Person H are shrubbery, trimming, fertilizing lawns, and weeding gardens.

To determine: The way that the major sources of variation would impact the ability of Person H to match the supply and demand.

c)

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person H and 400 co-workers were terminated from a company as a result of downsizing. She tried for another job for almost 8 months. However, she could not able to find a job. Hence, she thought making money by mowing the lawns of her neighbors. After so many rejections from the job search, she decided to make it as her business.

In the initial stages, it was little slow. However, after few months, most of the neighbors preferred Person H to mow their lawns over professional lawn care services. Other services performed by Person H are shrubbery, trimming, fertilizing lawns, and weeding gardens.

To determine: The ways to cope with the variations.

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