Exam 10: Production and Operations Management

Which of the following is an example of a human factor to be considered when choosing a location for a production facility?

The critical path in a PERT diagram illustrates the sequence of operations that requires the longest time for completion.

A "lights out" factory,which is completely automated demonstrates a company's lack of ability to meet customer needs.

Cassandra is a production manager and has decided that grouping machinery and equipment according to their functions works best at her company.What layout would be her company be using?

A product layout is one in which the product remains in a fixed position and workers,materials,and machines are transported to and from it.

Raw materials are often purchased on a long-term contractual basis.

Interestingly,just-in-time inventory systems shift much of the responsibility for carrying inventory to vendors.

An example of a standardized part,which simplifies the replacement process is a light bulb.

Production managers must continually evaluate results of the production process and make adjustments along the way.

The manager of A-1 Thai,an upcoming restaurant,is looking for vendors that sell the tools required for the new kitchen.He has located suppliers that offer commercial-grade equipment at the same prices.Which of the following vendors is the restaurant's manager most likely to select?

Which phase of production control determines the amount of all resources needed to produce a certain amount of goods and services?

Examples of physicals factors are when GM is assessing local labor costs as well as the availability of workers with necessary qualifications as it determines a location for its new plant.

Which of the following is not a primary task of production managers?

A product layout can efficiently produce a large number of similar products but is relatively inflexible.

Which of the following is LEAST likely be purchased on a long-term contractual basis?

Banks most likely utilize a _____ layout.

The last step in production control is to spot problems in the production process and inform management of needed adjustments.This phase is called _____.

Most services businesses,such as accountants and plumbers,utilize an intermittent production system.

An example of analytic production is corn processing.

Rainer runs a company that creates centerpieces and decorative sculptures for events.After deciding on the materials and tools required to make each piece,what should Rainer's next step be?