During tax season at Samuel & Smith Accounting firm,the organization shifts to a layout that is based on group technology principles.Work and materials flows from one station to another where separate tasks are undertaken.This describes which facilities layout system?
A)Process layout
B)Cellular layout
C)Product layout
D)Fixed-position layout
E)None of these

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The description of work and materials flowing from one station to another, where separate tasks are undertaken, reflects a cellular layout system. This layout is based on group technology principles, which means that similar process steps are grouped together in a cell, resulting in a more efficient and effective work system. Therefore, the best choice is B, cellular layout.

During Tax Season at Samuel & Smith Accounting Firm,the Organization