Question 1

Just-in-time method helps an organization control its _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  raw materials inventory 
B)  work-in-process inventory 
C)  quality 
D)  finished goods inventory 
E)  in-transit inventory 
A)  raw materials inventory 
B)  work-in-process inventory 
C)  quality 
D)  finished goods inventory 
E)  in-transit inventory

Question 2

A(n) _____ is any artificial device that is able to perform functions ordinarily thought to be appropriate for human beings.

Accepted Answer

A)  transformer 
B)  expert system 
C)  resistor 
D)  robot 
E)  just-in-time inventory system 
A)  transformer 
B)  expert system 
C)  resistor 
D)  robot 
E)  just-in-time inventory system

Question 3

_____ is the set of managerial activities used by an organization to transform resource inputs into products and services.

Accepted Answer

Operations management
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Question 4

Which of the following factors is included in the formula for computing total factor productivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Materials 
D)  Aesthetics 
E)  Conformance 
A)  Performance 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Materials 
D)  Aesthetics 
E)  Conformance

Question 5

Which of the following inventory types provides ready supply of products on customer demand and enables long, efficient production runs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raw materials inventory 
B)  Work-in-process inventory 
C)  Procurements inventory 
D)  Finished goods inventory 
E)  In-transit inventory 
A)  Raw materials inventory 
B)  Work-in-process inventory 
C)  Procurements inventory 
D)  Finished goods inventory 
E)  In-transit inventory

Question 6

If the product is a physical good, operations create value and provide _____ utility by combining many dissimilar inputs to make something that is more valuable than the actual cost of the inputs used to create it.

Accepted Answer

A)  time 
B)  form 
C)  place 
D)  service 
E)  statistical 
A)  time 
B)  form 
C)  place 
D)  service 
E)  statistical

Question 7

The total features and characteristics of a product or service that determine the ability of that product or service to satisfy stated or implied needs is _____.

Accepted Answer

quality
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Just-in-time method helps an organization control its _____.

A(n) _____ is any artificial device that is able to perform functions ordinarily thought to be appropriate for human beings.

_____ is the set of managerial activities used by an organization to transform resource inputs into products and services.

Which of the following factors is included in the formula for computing total factor productivity?

Which of the following inventory types provides ready supply of products on customer demand and enables long, efficient production runs?

If the product is a physical good, operations create value and provide _____ utility by combining many dissimilar inputs to make something that is more valuable than the actual cost of the inputs used to create it.

The total features and characteristics of a product or service that determine the ability of that product or service to satisfy stated or implied needs is _____.

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

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Exam 15: Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Just-in-time method helps an organization control its _____.

A(n) _____ is any artificial device that is able to perform functions ordinarily thought to be appropriate for human beings.

_____ is the set of managerial activities used by an organization to transform resource inputs into products and services.

Which of the following factors is included in the formula for computing total factor productivity?

Which of the following inventory types provides ready supply of products on customer demand and enables long, efficient production runs?

If the product is a physical good, operations create value and provide _____ utility by combining many dissimilar inputs to make something that is more valuable than the actual cost of the inputs used to create it.

The total features and characteristics of a product or service that determine the ability of that product or service to satisfy stated or implied needs is _____.

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Filters