Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 2, Problem 15P
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: The productivity of the labor of the given number of officers in the airport terminal is to be determined.
Concept Introduction: The airport terminal has 5 employees working 7 hours every day, processing 673 visitors.
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Practical Operations Management
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