Question 1

Discus the reasons for job observation.

Accepted Answer

The reasons for job observatio

Question 2

Finding the shortest common-cycle time for time studies is like finding the lowest-common denominator for describing a series of fractions.   
What is the shortest common-cycle time for the time sheet shown here?

Accepted Answer

All the extraneous elements occur in the

Question 3

_____ readings are cumulative and require subtraction to determine element times.

Accepted Answer

A) Snap-back 
B) Continuous 
C) Snap-forward 
D) Discontinuous 
A) Snap-back 
B) Continuous 
C) Snap-forward 
D) Discontinuous

Question 4

_____ underwent a metamorphosis,becoming internalized computer timers that were part of the process equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) Time studies 
B) Time and motion studies 
C) Stopwatches 
D) Cycle-time reduction 
A) Time studies 
B) Time and motion studies 
C) Stopwatches 
D) Cycle-time reduction

Question 5

Why is performance evaluation so important in service industries in particular?

Accepted Answer

The reason is that the human resources c

Question 6

Use activity-based costing to show how much overhead is not applicable to Job X.Assume that all costs are multiplied by 10⁴ and apply only to Job X for a one-week period.Materials costs = $7;Energy costs = $3;Direct labor costs = $5;Revenue = $22.What is the short-term contribution margin (STCM)?

Accepted Answer

Actual Expense (AE) = Material

Question 7

With consistent repetition,as the job is being learned (for the first time) or relearned,the operator is said to start moving up his or her

Accepted Answer

A) learning curve. 
B) leveling plateau. 
C) normal time frame. 
D) learning plateau. 
A) learning curve. 
B) leveling plateau. 
C) normal time frame. 
D) learning plateau.

Question 8

Using _____,managers can determine how many people to employ to fill demand.

Accepted Answer

A) learning curve time 
B) normal time 
C) production time 
D) standard unit time 
A) learning curve time 
B) normal time 
C) production time 
D) standard unit time

Question 9

_____ was the management pioneer who created the first alphabet of job elements or modules more than 85 year ago.He called these modules therbligs and named 17 of them.

Accepted Answer

A) Gilbreth 
B) Gantt 
C) Taylor 
D) Fayol 
A) Gilbreth 
B) Gantt 
C) Taylor 
D) Fayol

Question 10

Stopwatches,the hallmark of a time study observer,are still commonly used for setting standard times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The use of Linear Programming (LP) to determine an optimal product mix requires good measures of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) labor productivity 
B) availability of capacity 
C) utilized capacity 
D) all of the above 
A) labor productivity 
B) availability of capacity 
C) utilized capacity 
D) all of the above

Question 12

The success of _____ in companies,where employees are not driven by work standards and where there is little fear of losing one's job,indicates the extent to which improvement can be continuous.

Accepted Answer

A) intelligent conflict resolution 
B) suggestion systems 
C) careful wage determination 
D) creative job evaluation 
A) intelligent conflict resolution 
B) suggestion systems 
C) careful wage determination 
D) creative job evaluation

Question 13

P/OM works closely with _____ to inform those who train and hire about requirements as operational needs are modified by competitive and technological changes.

Accepted Answer

A) TQM 
B) MIS 
C) HRM 
D) OM 
A) TQM 
B) MIS 
C) HRM 
D) OM

Question 14

Cross-training is like training with a flight simulator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the year 2005,employees will know exactly what is being studied about their performance.They will know when they are being scanned and what data are tabulated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Diagnostic production study is an approach that can be compared to _____ percent inspection.

Accepted Answer

A) 99 
B) 100 
C) 70 
D) 80 
A) 99 
B) 100 
C) 70 
D) 80

Question 17

_____ is a function of morale,which HRM influences through administration of payment and pension plans and in a variety of other ways as well.

Accepted Answer

A) Training 
B) Teamwork 
C) Culture 
D) Hiring 
A) Training 
B) Teamwork 
C) Culture 
D) Hiring

Question 18

_____ replaces traditional,volume-driven cost accounting methods.

Accepted Answer

A) Activity-based training 
B) Activity-based coating 
C) Activity-based costing 
D) none of the above 
A) Activity-based training 
B) Activity-based coating 
C) Activity-based costing 
D) none of the above

Question 19

Enough product must be run in the job shop to warrant developing

Accepted Answer

A) optimal production targets. 
B) productivity standards. 
C) operational standards. 
D) timing studies. 
A) optimal production targets. 
B) productivity standards. 
C) operational standards. 
D) timing studies.

Question 20

The estimation of appropriate (r&d) factors is required for computerized observation systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discus the reasons for job observation.

_____ readings are cumulative and require subtraction to determine element times.

_____ underwent a metamorphosis,becoming internalized computer timers that were part of the process equipment.

Why is performance evaluation so important in service industries in particular?

Use activity-based costing to show how much overhead is not applicable to Job X.Assume that all costs are multiplied by 10⁴ and apply only to Job X for a one-week period.Materials costs = $7;Energy costs = $3;Direct labor costs = $5;Revenue = $22.What is the short-term contribution margin (STCM)?

With consistent repetition,as the job is being learned (for the first time) or relearned,the operator is said to start moving up his or her

Using _____,managers can determine how many people to employ to fill demand.

_____ was the management pioneer who created the first alphabet of job elements or modules more than 85 year ago.He called these modules therbligs and named 17 of them.

Stopwatches,the hallmark of a time study observer,are still commonly used for setting standard times.

The use of Linear Programming (LP) to determine an optimal product mix requires good measures of _____.

The success of _____ in companies,where employees are not driven by work standards and where there is little fear of losing one's job,indicates the extent to which improvement can be continuous.

P/OM works closely with _____ to inform those who train and hire about requirements as operational needs are modified by competitive and technological changes.

Cross-training is like training with a flight simulator.

In the year 2005,employees will know exactly what is being studied about their performance.They will know when they are being scanned and what data are tabulated.

Diagnostic production study is an approach that can be compared to _____ percent inspection.

_____ is a function of morale,which HRM influences through administration of payment and pension plans and in a variety of other ways as well.

_____ replaces traditional,volume-driven cost accounting methods.

Enough product must be run in the job shop to warrant developing

The estimation of appropriate (r&d) factors is required for computerized observation systems.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

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

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 9: Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Discus the reasons for job observation.

Finding the shortest common-cycle time for time studies is like finding the lowest-common denominator for describing a series of fractions. What is the shortest common-cycle time for the time sheet shown here?

_____ readings are cumulative and require subtraction to determine element times.

_____ underwent a metamorphosis,becoming internalized computer timers that were part of the process equipment.

Why is performance evaluation so important in service industries in particular?

Use activity-based costing to show how much overhead is not applicable to Job X.Assume that all costs are multiplied by 10⁴ and apply only to Job X for a one-week period.Materials costs = $7;Energy costs = $3;Direct labor costs = $5;Revenue = $22.What is the short-term contribution margin (STCM)?

With consistent repetition,as the job is being learned (for the first time) or relearned,the operator is said to start moving up his or her

Using _____,managers can determine how many people to employ to fill demand.

_____ was the management pioneer who created the first alphabet of job elements or modules more than 85 year ago.He called these modules therbligs and named 17 of them.

Stopwatches,the hallmark of a time study observer,are still commonly used for setting standard times.

The use of Linear Programming (LP) to determine an optimal product mix requires good measures of _____.

The success of _____ in companies,where employees are not driven by work standards and where there is little fear of losing one's job,indicates the extent to which improvement can be continuous.

P/OM works closely with _____ to inform those who train and hire about requirements as operational needs are modified by competitive and technological changes.

Cross-training is like training with a flight simulator.

In the year 2005,employees will know exactly what is being studied about their performance.They will know when they are being scanned and what data are tabulated.

Diagnostic production study is an approach that can be compared to _____ percent inspection.

_____ is a function of morale,which HRM influences through administration of payment and pension plans and in a variety of other ways as well.

_____ replaces traditional,volume-driven cost accounting methods.

Enough product must be run in the job shop to warrant developing

The estimation of appropriate (r&d) factors is required for computerized observation systems.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

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

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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