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A specialized national welding company is facing the looming retirement of their most senior welders. According to the Theory of Constraints, what is their most pressing internal constraint?
  1. lack of high quality welding materials
  2. competition from outsourcing companies
  3. shortage of expertise within the company
  4. vulnerability to rising metal prices
Explanation
Answer: C - Shortage of expertise within a company is an example of an internal constraint according to the Theory of Constraints.
Key Takeaway: The Theory of Constraints postulates that companies will face a number of core constraints that affect its optimum performance or goal. For example, in this welding company, apprenticeship training is the backbone of skill transfer from experienced to less experienced staff. With looming retirements, there are fewer experienced staff to provide this training.
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