Which of the following statements concerning line balancing is TRUE?
A. The theoretical minimum number of stations must always be fewer than the actual number.
B. The largest number of followers rule assigns (as quickly as possible) those work elements most difficult to fit into a station.
C. Selecting the cycle time can never have an effect on line efficiency.
D. Increasing the output rate may increase the theoretical minimum number of stations.
Answer:B
Which of the following statements concerning line balancing is TRUE?
A. The theoretical minimum number of stations must always be fewer than the actual number. B. The largest number of followers rule assigns (as quickly as possible) those work elements most difficult to fit into a station. C. Selecting the cycle time can never have an effect on line efficiency. D. Increasing the output rate may increase the theoretical minimum number of stations.