Chapter 16 Vocab

Process for assembling a product as parts are added along a line and each worker has a specific task

To become less important, such as the Yuan Dynasty began to decline after the death of Kublai Kahn

Process in which workers are assigned a specialized task to increase efficiency in production; i.e. one worker checks for bubbles in chocolate bars

Working in the best possible way with the least waste of time and effort

Expert skill of knowledge in a particular field

Amount of something produced

The greatest possible output of something; such as the most jelly beans that a company can produce

Doing the same thing over and over

Not enough resources to produce or purchase all the goods and services people want or need

What is gained as a result of a decision