Question 1

Describe the three phases of job design.

Accepted Answer

The three phases of job design are:
-The

Question 2

The main purpose of job method design is to find the one best way to do a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Product layouts usually occur in intermittent flow operating systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the advantages of job specialization to management.

Accepted Answer

The advantages of job specialization to

Question 5

Outline some of the options available for expanding capacity when the present facility is overcrowded.

Accepted Answer

Some of the options for expanding capaci

Question 6

Activity scheduling involves deciding how long a job will take.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of intermittent flow systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  They generally have a standardized product or service. 
B)  The products are often advertised. 
C)  The products are immediately available to the customers. 
D)  They have relatively large volumes of similar products in similar stages of the operating system. 
E)  They usually do not keep an inventory of finished products. 
A)  They generally have a standardized product or service. 
B)  The products are often advertised. 
C)  The products are immediately available to the customers. 
D)  They have relatively large volumes of similar products in similar stages of the operating system. 
E)  They usually do not keep an inventory of finished products.

Question 8

_____ in job design involves the extent to which managers let employees know how they are performing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Skill variety 
B)  Task significance 
C)  Task identity 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Feedback 
A)  Skill variety 
B)  Task significance 
C)  Task identity 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Feedback

Question 9

Resource scarcity has reduced the importance of resource allocation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ uses computer technology to incorporate all of the organization's production-related functions into an integrated computer system to assist,augment,or automate most operations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  Computer-aided engineering 
C)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
D)  Computer-integrated manufacturing 
E)  Computer-integrated design 
A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  Computer-aided engineering 
C)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
D)  Computer-integrated manufacturing 
E)  Computer-integrated design

Question 11

_____ systems produce customized products and services.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mass production 
B)  Batch production 
C)  Series production 
D)  Continuous flow 
E)  Intermittent flow 
A)  Mass production 
B)  Batch production 
C)  Series production 
D)  Continuous flow 
E)  Intermittent flow

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage of process layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not flexible. 
B)  Employees cannot perform a wider variety of tasks. 
C)  Employees are likely to get bored more easily. 
D)  It requires highly-skilled workers. 
E)  Employee performance is usually low. 
A)  It is not flexible. 
B)  Employees cannot perform a wider variety of tasks. 
C)  Employees are likely to get bored more easily. 
D)  It requires highly-skilled workers. 
E)  Employee performance is usually low.

Question 13

_____ is a planning and control method that is used when the durations of the project activities are not accurately known.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gantt chart method 
B)  Spanning tree technique 
C)  Program evaluation and review technique 
D)  Linear scheduling technique 
E)  Critical path technique 
A)  Gantt chart method 
B)  Spanning tree technique 
C)  Program evaluation and review technique 
D)  Linear scheduling technique 
E)  Critical path technique

Question 14

What is the function of a materials-handling system?

Accepted Answer

A materials-handling system is the entir

Question 15

Which of the following statements differentiates continuous flow systems from intermittent flow systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous flow systems usually result in higher unit costs than the intermittent flow systems. 
B)  Continuous flow systems usually require general-purpose equipment whereas intermittent flow systems require special-purpose equipment. 
C)  Continuous flow systems usually require less expensive equipment whereas intermittent systems require more expensive equipment. 
D)  Continuous flow systems usually require equipment that is less flexible whereas the equipment used for intermittent flow systems is relatively more flexible. 
E)  Continuous flow systems generally make customized products whereas intermittent flow systems make standardized products. 
A)  Continuous flow systems usually result in higher unit costs than the intermittent flow systems. 
B)  Continuous flow systems usually require general-purpose equipment whereas intermittent flow systems require special-purpose equipment. 
C)  Continuous flow systems usually require less expensive equipment whereas intermittent systems require more expensive equipment. 
D)  Continuous flow systems usually require equipment that is less flexible whereas the equipment used for intermittent flow systems is relatively more flexible. 
E)  Continuous flow systems generally make customized products whereas intermittent flow systems make standardized products.

Question 16

Process layouts are generally used in _____ flow operating systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized 
B)  intermittent 
C)  routing 
D)  continuous 
E)  fixed-position 
A)  standardized 
B)  intermittent 
C)  routing 
D)  continuous 
E)  fixed-position

Question 17

When the product or service is not standardized,a _____ layout is preferred because of its flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  product 
B)  process 
C)  fixed-position 
D)  matrix 
E)  static 
A)  product 
B)  process 
C)  fixed-position 
D)  matrix 
E)  static

Question 18

_____ uses a product's characteristics from a CAD database to analyze its performance under different parameters.

Accepted Answer

A)  Computerized data recording 
B)  Computer-aided engineering 
C)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
D)  Computer-integrated manufacturing 
E)  Computer-aided production 
A)  Computerized data recording 
B)  Computer-aided engineering 
C)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
D)  Computer-integrated manufacturing 
E)  Computer-aided production

Question 19

A continuous flow system usually results in lower unit costs than an intermittent flow system because of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  unspecialized labor 
B)  lower equipment use 
C)  economies of scale 
D)  customization of products 
E)  production of a smaller volume of products 
A)  unspecialized labor 
B)  lower equipment use 
C)  economies of scale 
D)  customization of products 
E)  production of a smaller volume of products

Question 20

The continuous flow system is also known as the job shop system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the three phases of job design.

The main purpose of job method design is to find the one best way to do a job.

Product layouts usually occur in intermittent flow operating systems.

Discuss the advantages of job specialization to management.

Outline some of the options available for expanding capacity when the present facility is overcrowded.

Activity scheduling involves deciding how long a job will take.

Which of the following is a characteristic of intermittent flow systems?

_____ in job design involves the extent to which managers let employees know how they are performing.

Resource scarcity has reduced the importance of resource allocation.

_____ uses computer technology to incorporate all of the organization's production-related functions into an integrated computer system to assist,augment,or automate most operations.

_____ systems produce customized products and services.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of process layout?

_____ is a planning and control method that is used when the durations of the project activities are not accurately known.

What is the function of a materials-handling system?

Which of the following statements differentiates continuous flow systems from intermittent flow systems?

Process layouts are generally used in _____ flow operating systems.

When the product or service is not standardized,a _____ layout is preferred because of its flexibility.

_____ uses a product's characteristics from a CAD database to analyze its performance under different parameters.

A continuous flow system usually results in lower unit costs than an intermittent flow system because of _____.

The continuous flow system is also known as the job shop system.

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Exam 19: Operations Management and Planning

Describe the three phases of job design.

The main purpose of job method design is to find the one best way to do a job.

Product layouts usually occur in intermittent flow operating systems.

Discuss the advantages of job specialization to management.

Outline some of the options available for expanding capacity when the present facility is overcrowded.

Activity scheduling involves deciding how long a job will take.

Which of the following is a characteristic of intermittent flow systems?

_____ in job design involves the extent to which managers let employees know how they are performing.

Resource scarcity has reduced the importance of resource allocation.

_____ uses computer technology to incorporate all of the organization's production-related functions into an integrated computer system to assist,augment,or automate most operations.

_____ systems produce customized products and services.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of process layout?

_____ is a planning and control method that is used when the durations of the project activities are not accurately known.

What is the function of a materials-handling system?

Which of the following statements differentiates continuous flow systems from intermittent flow systems?

Process layouts are generally used in _____ flow operating systems.

When the product or service is not standardized,a _____ layout is preferred because of its flexibility.

_____ uses a product's characteristics from a CAD database to analyze its performance under different parameters.

A continuous flow system usually results in lower unit costs than an intermittent flow system because of _____.

The continuous flow system is also known as the job shop system.

Management in a Diverse Workplace

The Management Movement

Developing Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ethical, social, and Legal Responsibilities of Management

International Business

The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

Organizing Work

Organizational Structure

Understanding Work Groups and Teams

Staffing

Employee Training and Development

Motivating Employees

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Operations Control

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