Question 1

The theory of production consists of _____ established steps and a potential _____ one.

Accepted Answer

A) four;fifth 
B) six;seventh 
C) seven;eighth 
D) two;third 
A) four;fifth 
B) six;seventh 
C) seven;eighth 
D) two;third

Question 2

The employees of a small start-up company are typically involved in constant communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following are the critical components of the strategic imperatives for P/OM?

Accepted Answer

A) product 
B) processes 
C) products and processes 
D) neither products nor processes 
A) product 
B) processes 
C) products and processes 
D) neither products nor processes

Question 4

The stages of history have moved production and operations capabilities from low-volume custom work through high-volume rapid and continuous output systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ is software that communicates product specifications to the CAM software,which translates the specs into instructions for the production system.

Accepted Answer

A) Interchangeable parts 
B) Computer-aided design 
C) Computer-aided manufacturing 
D) Design tolerances 
A) Interchangeable parts 
B) Computer-aided design 
C) Computer-aided manufacturing 
D) Design tolerances

Question 6

Discuss the elasticity-productivity tie between operations management and marketing.

Accepted Answer

Marketing tries to control demand volume

Question 7

Calculate daily labor productivity for a local bakery if 300 loaves of bread are baked and three employees work eight hours at a rate of $8 per hour each.

Accepted Answer

Productivity (t) = units of ou

Question 8

Age is correlated with circulatory insufficiencies in human beings and a lack of communication in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Capital Productivity

Accepted Answer

A) is the number of units of output per dollar of invested capital. 
B) is a pure ratio based on dollars of output per dollar of invested capital. 
C) is a partial accounting for productivity due to invested capital. 
D) all of the above 
A) is the number of units of output per dollar of invested capital. 
B) is a pure ratio based on dollars of output per dollar of invested capital. 
C) is a partial accounting for productivity due to invested capital. 
D) all of the above

Question 10

The important step in _____ added the idea that the transformation processes could be improved by studying and simplifying operations.

Accepted Answer

A) lean production 
B) production theory 
C) scientific management 
D) control theory 
A) lean production 
B) production theory 
C) scientific management 
D) control theory

Question 11

Measured by the U.S.Labor Department,_____ productivity reflects the joint effects of many factors including labor and capital.

Accepted Answer

A) multifactor 
B) labor 
C) capital 
D) both a and b 
A) multifactor 
B) labor 
C) capital 
D) both a and b

Question 12

Define and discuss productivity.

Accepted Answer

Productivity is defined as "an overall m

Question 13

Bruce Whitten's company manufactures Bruce's Delight Catfood.His small company grossed $35,000 on its exclusive line of food.Labor costs to manufacture his three gravy variety flavors was $16,350 for the year,using part-time employees only.What was his labor productivity for the year?

Accepted Answer

Labor productivity i

Question 14

Bureaucracy is

Accepted Answer

A) a protector of the status quo. 
B) opposed to change. 
C) usually hierarchical. 
D) all of the above 
A) a protector of the status quo. 
B) opposed to change. 
C) usually hierarchical. 
D) all of the above

Question 15

Discuss the importance of interchangeable parts for P/OM.

Accepted Answer

The concept of interchangeable parts is

Question 16

Asking for increased productivity is another way to ask for lower costs.This is not equivalent to asking for labor cuts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How is flexibility related to productivity?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility is related to productivity i

Question 18

The reason that parts are interchangeable is that each one falls within the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) design tolerances 
B) design concept 
C) price specifications of the buyer 
D) manufacturing mandate 
A) design tolerances 
B) design concept 
C) price specifications of the buyer 
D) manufacturing mandate

Question 19

Lower discounts that arise because of smaller purchase volumes,decrease variable costs per unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is conjectured that in the future the transformation process will continue decreasing in complexity and productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The theory of production consists of _ established steps and a potential _ one.

The employees of a small start-up company are typically involved in constant communication.

Which of the following are the critical components of the strategic imperatives for P/OM?

The stages of history have moved production and operations capabilities from low-volume custom work through high-volume rapid and continuous output systems.

_____ is software that communicates product specifications to the CAM software,which translates the specs into instructions for the production system.

Discuss the elasticity-productivity tie between operations management and marketing.

Calculate daily labor productivity for a local bakery if 300 loaves of bread are baked and three employees work eight hours at a rate of $8 per hour each.

Age is correlated with circulatory insufficiencies in human beings and a lack of communication in organizations.

Capital Productivity

The important step in _____ added the idea that the transformation processes could be improved by studying and simplifying operations.

Measured by the U.S.Labor Department,_____ productivity reflects the joint effects of many factors including labor and capital.

Define and discuss productivity.

Bruce Whitten's company manufactures Bruce's Delight Catfood.His small company grossed $35,000 on its exclusive line of food.Labor costs to manufacture his three gravy variety flavors was $16,350 for the year,using part-time employees only.What was his labor productivity for the year?

Bureaucracy is

Discuss the importance of interchangeable parts for P/OM.

Asking for increased productivity is another way to ask for lower costs.This is not equivalent to asking for labor cuts.

How is flexibility related to productivity?

The reason that parts are interchangeable is that each one falls within the _____.

Lower discounts that arise because of smaller purchase volumes,decrease variable costs per unit.

It is conjectured that in the future the transformation process will continue decreasing in complexity and productivity.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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Exam 2: Productivity and Strategic Planning

The theory of production consists of _____ established steps and a potential _____ one.

The employees of a small start-up company are typically involved in constant communication.

Which of the following are the critical components of the strategic imperatives for P/OM?

The stages of history have moved production and operations capabilities from low-volume custom work through high-volume rapid and continuous output systems.

_____ is software that communicates product specifications to the CAM software,which translates the specs into instructions for the production system.

Discuss the elasticity-productivity tie between operations management and marketing.

Calculate daily labor productivity for a local bakery if 300 loaves of bread are baked and three employees work eight hours at a rate of $8 per hour each.

Age is correlated with circulatory insufficiencies in human beings and a lack of communication in organizations.

Capital Productivity

The important step in _____ added the idea that the transformation processes could be improved by studying and simplifying operations.

Measured by the U.S.Labor Department,_____ productivity reflects the joint effects of many factors including labor and capital.

Define and discuss productivity.

Bruce Whitten's company manufactures Bruce's Delight Catfood.His small company grossed $35,000 on its exclusive line of food.Labor costs to manufacture his three gravy variety flavors was $16,350 for the year,using part-time employees only.What was his labor productivity for the year?

Bureaucracy is

Discuss the importance of interchangeable parts for P/OM.

Asking for increased productivity is another way to ask for lower costs.This is not equivalent to asking for labor cuts.

How is flexibility related to productivity?

The reason that parts are interchangeable is that each one falls within the _____.

Lower discounts that arise because of smaller purchase volumes,decrease variable costs per unit.

It is conjectured that in the future the transformation process will continue decreasing in complexity and productivity.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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The theory of production consists of _ established steps and a potential _ one.