"Now that you have finished Process 1, consider the same process, but assume we assign Betty, an additional worker to a step B. Betty and Bob are equally qualified, and they are told to split the work of step B (working simultaneously to complete the 5 minutes of work on a unit in half that time)."

Before doing any calculations, which process metrics would you expect to change relative to Process 1?

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (gdp) and other macroeconomic variables. a business cycle is typically characterized by four phases—recession, recovery, growth, and decline—that repeat themselves over time. economists note, however, that complete business cycles vary in length. the duration of business cycles can be anywhere from about two to twelve years, with most cycles averaging six years in length. some business analysts use the business cycle model and terminology to study and explain fluctuations in business inventory and other individual elements of corporate operations. but the term "business cycle" is still primarily associated with larger (industry-wide, regional, national, or even international) business trends.