For which of the following operations would a fixed-position layout be MOST appropriate?
A) assembling automobiles
B) producing TV sets
C) constructing a highway tunnel
D) refining of crude oil
E) running an insurance agency

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A fixed-position layout is most appropriate for operations that involve large products or structures that cannot be easily moved, such as constructing a highway tunnel. The layout involves all necessary resources and equipment being brought to the project site, and work being done on the product in its fixed position. Assembling automobiles and producing TV sets involve moving the product along a production line, while refining crude oil and running an insurance agency are service-based operations which do not involve fixed products or structures.

For Which of the Following Operations Would a Fixed-Position Layout