Define decision variables and formulate the problem. b. Solve the problem using the graphical method.

Reinventing the Wheel at Apex Door Company Jim Delaney, president of Apex Door, has a problem. No matter how often he tells his employees how to do their jobs, they invariably "de- cide to do it their way," as he puts it, and arguments ensue between Jim, the employee, and the employee's supervisor. One example is the door-design department, where the designers are expected to work with the architects to design doors that meet the specifications. While it's not "rocket science," as Jim puts it, the designers invariably make mistakes such as designing in too much steel, a problem that can cost Apex tens of thousands of wasted dollars, once you consider the number of doors in, say, a 30-story office tower. The order processing department is another example. Jim has a very specific and detailed way he wants the order written up, but most of the order clerks don't understand how to use the multipage order form. They simply improvise when it comes to a detailed question such as whether to…

6. Mateo works on an assembly line in a factory. Last month the assembly line processes were overhauled. Mateo is still responsible for soldering electrical contacts on an appliance component, but now he is also expected to review each component for quality defects after he solders. If he notes any defects, he can place the component in the scrap bin. If he scraps five such pieces in succession, he is permitted to press an emergency button which stops the assembly line completely. This job redesign reflects the ___________ philosophy.     a)  job specialization   b)  job rotation   c)  job enrichment   d)  job enlargement

One of the risks that might occur from weaknesses in requirement procedures is creeping user requirements. What steps may be taken to lessen this risk?