1. Technology is leading to a breakdown is basic communication skills. Text and email are replacing phone call and face-to-face meetings. Discuss developing soft skills such as emotional intelligence, collaboration, and negotiation importance as our workplace becomes more global and diverse.

2. A company is designing a product layout for a new product. It plans to use this production line to meet projected demand of 395 units per 7.00 hour day. The tasks necessary to produce this product are: Task Time (sec) Predecessor u 31 none v 40 u w 2 v x 21 u, v y 51 x z 28 v, y If the company wants the output rate to be equal to demand, what is the desired cycle time (in seconds)? (Keep one decimal place in your answer)