A project network consists of the following activities with their respective durations (in weeks): Activity Preceding Time (weeks) A — 8 B — 3 C A 7 D A, B 3 E B 4 F C, D, E 9 G F 6 H F 5 I F 4   44. Determine the total project duration. weeks. 45. Identify the critical path in the network. 46. Based on the project schedule, choose the correct statement about when activities can start or be completed as early as possible. 47. Choose the correct statement about when activities must start or be completed as late as possible without delaying the completion of the entire project: 48. Choose the correct statement about slack time in the project:    

A factory currently produces 2,000 units per week with 10 workers, each working 40 hours per week. After adopting a new production process, the factory increases its output to 2,200 units per week with 8 workers, each working 50 hours per week. What is the percentage change in labor productivity in terms of units produced per labor hour?

Which of the following best illustrates an advantage of outsourcing?

Which of the following most accurately describes a strategic decision in operations management?

A clothing retailer is struggling to keep up with its competitors due to delays in fabric deliveries and poor coordination with its logistics partners. The management decides to focus on optimizing the entire supply chain to regain its competitive edge. Why is improving the supply chain a critical strategy in this situation?

Which statement best captures the scope of operations management?

A consumer electronics company finds that its competitors can deliver products faster and at lower costs due to better collaboration with suppliers and distributors. To stay competitive, the company decides to improve its supply chain. What is the primary reason this approach is critical?

Which of the following best describes experience differentiation?

Which of the following is a significant reason why improving productivity in the service sector is challenging?

A customer books a hotel room for a weekend vacation and also buys a travel pillow from the hotel’s gift shop. Which of the following statements best explains the key difference between the hotel service and the travel pillow (a good)?