16. Aggregate production plans eventually need to be disaggregated in order to: Multiple Choice a) Make sure all back orders are filled b) Establish how much overtime will be require c) Develop demand forecasts d) Develop master production schedules for specific products

17. Which one of the following is not a basic decision action for altering demand? Multiple Choice a) Pricing incentives during off-peak periods b) Use slack time for training c) Promotion d) Use backorders

18. Under a level output / workforce strategy, variations in demand are met by using: Multiple Choice a) inventories b) overtime c) hiring and laying off workers d) Increasing the reliance on part time workers

19. Which of the following is consistent with the concept of aggregation for aggregate operations planning? Multiple Choice a) Focusing on the `big picture`` rather than individual products b) Grouping similar products or services together c) Representing products as ``equivalent`` units d) All choices are consistent

20. All of the following are steps in the general procedure for aggregate planning except: Multiple Choice a) Determine demand forecasts for each period. b) Convert the aggregate plan into a master production schedule. c) Determine capacities and production rates. d) Identify pertinent company policies regarding labour.