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26. Which of the following is one of Dr. Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology? • An hour saved at a bottleneck operation does not increase the process flow. • If you lose an hour at a bottleneck it is better than making scrap. • Do not allow bottlenecks to govern the flow of the line. • Utilization and activation of a resource are not the same. 27. During the implementation of a project, which of the following should be the primary focus of a consulting firm? • The correct project software • Application of the learning curve theory • Tools and materials availability • People management skills 28. Which of the following is an analytical tool used in Six-Sigma quality improvement programs? • Gantt charts • Pareto charts • Tree charts • Pedigree charts 29. A project manager must consider several components when overseeing the planning process of aggregate operations; specifically, whether such components are factors that are internal or external to the organization. Which of the following factors would be classified as an internal component for an organization? • Inventory levels and economic conditions • Market demand and subcontractor capacity • Current physical capacity and current workforce • Competitor behavior and current workforce 30. Which of the following is the net requirement using an MRP program if the gross requirement is 10,000 and the inventory on hand is 4,000? • 10,000 • 14,000 • 6,000 • 4,000