1. How many observations should a time study analyst plan for in an operation that has a standard deviation of 1.7 minutes per piece if the goal is to estimate the mean time per piece to within .4 minute with a confidence of 95.5 percent? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round up your final answer to the next whole number.)
2. Can you think of an experience you've had with a company, either as a customer or as an employee, where corporate policies helped deliver on a company's mission?