21. In selecting a process to convert inputs to outputs. all of tire following except _ must be considered? a) Capital requirements b] Labor skill c) Initial investment cost d] All of the above. e) A and E above 22. Flexibility is considered one of the important operations objectives for a company. Operations exibility refers to the: a] Ability to design highly standardized processes to maximize efciency. b] Ability to accommodate customer requests for design change or delivery due date. c] Ability to accept non-standard inputs from suppliers. d] All of the above. e] Ctrtly (a) and (b). 23. Which of the following are characteristics of a global corporation? a] A separate subsidiary or division is created for each country where it does business b) Demand for its products is based on a worldwide versus a local basis c] Products are designed for a worldwide market d] Products are designed for each individual marketplace e] Both (c) and (d) above 24. The meal preparation process in the kitchen of a large school cafeteria can best he describe: as _ process. a] Continuous ow b] Assembly line c] Batch d] Project 25. Which of the following best describes the process used to serve meals to students in a schor cafeteria? a] Continuous b] Assembly line c] Batch d] Project 26. New product development requires different steps and uses an iterative process. Wldch of the following is n_ot part of the new product development process?l a] Concept development b] Product design c] Developing a marketing plan d] Final product design