EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Author: Stevenson
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Chapter 7.S, Problem 19P
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To estimate: The time needed to complete fifth unit of the job.
Introduction: Learning curve is referred as the cost curve, experience curve, efficiency curve or productivity curve. The leaving curve gives information about the cost, efficiency, productivity and performance of an organization.
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