Question

you create a new type of electric shaver that is lightweight, portable, and holds a longer charge. you want to use value engineering to improve the shaver. which action is an example of value engineering? putting a faster motor inside the shaver to increase the quality of a shave. using cheaper materials for the cover without affecting overall quality. putting a smaller motor inside the shaver to make the shaver run faster. moving manufacturing to a third - party plant.

Explanation:

Value engineering aims to increase value by either reducing costs while maintaining functionality or enhancing functionality without increasing costs. Using cheaper materials for the cover without affecting overall quality reduces cost (a key aspect of value engineering). Putting a faster motor (might increase cost), putting a smaller motor (unlikely to just make it run faster without proper engineering which may not be value - adding in a straightforward way), and moving manufacturing (unrelated to the product's value in terms of cost - function relationship as directly as material substitution) are not as clear - cut examples of value engineering.

Answer:

Using cheaper materials for the cover without affecting overall quality.