If a company has a capacity shortfall due to a machine shortage, what is the quickest and most effective way to maximize the capacity constraint?

If a company has a capacity shortfall due to a machine shortage, what is the quickest and most effective way to maximize the capacity constraint?
A . Sub contract
B . hire new workers
C . Overtime
D . Create a full time 2nd shift

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Answer: D

Explanation:

The most effective way to maximize the machine is to create a full time second shift to work the machine. This maximizes the use of the machine without needing to hire or subcontract out some of the work.