The jobs listed below need to be completed. Assume that it is now day 140. Job Processing Time (days) Due Date
A 180 200
B 20 30
C 10 175
D 16 18
E 230 210

If the jobs are sequenced according to the longest processing time rule, what is the lateness of job A?

a. 0
b. 24
c. 7.4
d. 10
e. 11.6
f. 9

Which of the following is not a characteristic of enterprise applications that cause challenges in implementation? a. they introduce "switching costs," making the firm dependent on the vendor. b. they cause integration difficulties as every vendor uses different data and processes. c. they are complex and time consuming to implement. d. they support "best practices" for each business process and function. e. they require sweeping changes to business processes to work with the software.

Gus needs to purée his soup while it's still in the pot. what is the best tool for him to use? a. potato masher b. immersion blender c. rotary mixer d. whisk

Which of the following is usually not one of the top considerations in choosing a country for a facility location? a. availability of labor and labor productivityb. attitude of governmental unitsc. location of marketsd. zoning regulationse. exchange rates