Question 1

An example of an input to the foodservice system is

Accepted Answer

A)  human resources. 
B)  budgets. 
C)  meals. 
D)  production. 
A)  human resources. 
B)  budgets. 
C)  meals. 
D)  production.

Question 2

Hospital foodservice directors expect to do more multidepartment management in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Self-operation means:

Accepted Answer

A)  the manager or supervisor is responsible for preparing the food to be served. 
B)  the manager is an employee of the company in which the foodservice is located. 
C)  a single manager is hired to oversee the foodservice operation. 
D)  employees complete the work without a manager being present. 
A)  the manager or supervisor is responsible for preparing the food to be served. 
B)  the manager is an employee of the company in which the foodservice is located. 
C)  a single manager is hired to oversee the foodservice operation. 
D)  employees complete the work without a manager being present.

Question 4

Permeability of boundaries is a characteristic of an open system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A franchisor is one who

Accepted Answer

A)  is granted a company franchise. 
B)  grants the right to another to market the company's concepts. 
C)  contracts with another to run a restaurant. 
D)  partners with distributors to reduce costs of foodservice operations. 
A)  is granted a company franchise. 
B)  grants the right to another to market the company's concepts. 
C)  contracts with another to run a restaurant. 
D)  partners with distributors to reduce costs of foodservice operations.

Question 6

A quick service restaurant is a retail business with primary emphasis on providing the public a convenient location to quickly purchase from a wide array of consumable products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The strategic management process includes analysis, implementation, and evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Managed care is a process impacting primarily the _______________ industry.

Accepted Answer

A)  quick-service restaurant 
B)  correctional foodservice 
C)  school foodservice 
D)  healthcare foodservice 
A)  quick-service restaurant 
B)  correctional foodservice 
C)  school foodservice 
D)  healthcare foodservice

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of a subsystem?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a complete system in itself. 
B)  It is independent of any other system. 
C)  It contains a suprasystem within it. 
D)  It is higher in the hierarchical order than is a system. 
A)  It is a complete system in itself. 
B)  It is independent of any other system. 
C)  It contains a suprasystem within it. 
D)  It is higher in the hierarchical order than is a system.

Question 10

Having the same or similar outputs from using different inputs is termed _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic equilibrium 
B)  equifinality 
C)  synergy 
D)  interdependency 
A)  dynamic equilibrium 
B)  equifinality 
C)  synergy 
D)  interdependency

Question 11

Examining trends in the foodservice industry is an example of what component of strategic planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluation of outcomes 
B)  Monitoring the environment 
C)  Completing an organizational assessment 
D)  Thinking strategically 
A)  Evaluation of outcomes 
B)  Monitoring the environment 
C)  Completing an organizational assessment 
D)  Thinking strategically

Question 12

A foodservice operation using a differentiation strategy would sell their products at a lower price than competitors to differentiate themselves in the market place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The type of senior care that includes apartment-style accommodations where assistance with daily living is provided is termed _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of senior care that includes...

Question 14

The menu is an input in the foodservice systems model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Procurement, production, safety/sanitation/maintenance, and distribution/service are _______________ in the foodservice systems model.

Accepted Answer

A)  inputs 
B)  functional subsystems 
C)  linking processes 
D)  controls 
A)  inputs 
B)  functional subsystems 
C)  linking processes 
D)  controls

Question 16

School foodservice is categorized as part of the _______________ segment of the industry.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The professional organization representing dietetics professionals with a mission of leading the future of dietetics is the _______________.

Accepted Answer

Academy of

Question 18

Which of the following would not be considered a sustainable practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  recycling aluminum foil. 
B)  purchasing EnergyStar equipment. 
C)  practicing green washing. 
D)  allowing customers to use a refillable cup. 
A)  recycling aluminum foil. 
B)  purchasing EnergyStar equipment. 
C)  practicing green washing. 
D)  allowing customers to use a refillable cup.

Question 19

The American Society for Hospital Foodservice Administration and the national society for Healthcare Foodservice Management merged to become the Association of Healthcare Foodservice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Foodservice equipment and space are included as inputs in the foodservice systems model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An example of an input to the foodservice system is

Hospital foodservice directors expect to do more multidepartment management in the future.

Self-operation means:

Permeability of boundaries is a characteristic of an open system.

A franchisor is one who

A quick service restaurant is a retail business with primary emphasis on providing the public a convenient location to quickly purchase from a wide array of consumable products.

The strategic management process includes analysis, implementation, and evaluation.

Managed care is a process impacting primarily the _______________ industry.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a subsystem?

Having the same or similar outputs from using different inputs is termed _______________.

Examining trends in the foodservice industry is an example of what component of strategic planning?

A foodservice operation using a differentiation strategy would sell their products at a lower price than competitors to differentiate themselves in the market place.

The type of senior care that includes apartment-style accommodations where assistance with daily living is provided is termed _______________.

The menu is an input in the foodservice systems model.

Procurement, production, safety/sanitation/maintenance, and distribution/service are _______________ in the foodservice systems model.

School foodservice is categorized as part of the _______________ segment of the industry.

The professional organization representing dietetics professionals with a mission of leading the future of dietetics is the _______________.

Which of the following would not be considered a sustainable practice?

The American Society for Hospital Foodservice Administration and the national society for Healthcare Foodservice Management merged to become the Association of Healthcare Foodservice.

Foodservice equipment and space are included as inputs in the foodservice systems model.

Managing Quality

The Menu

Food Product Flow

Procurement

Food Production

Distribution and Service

Safety, Sanitation, and Maintenance

Management Principles

Leadership and Organizational Change

Decision Making, Communication, and Balance

Management of Human Resources

Management of Financial Resources

Marketing Foodservice

Meals, Satisfaction, and Accountability

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Exam 1: Systems Approach to a Foodservice Organization

An example of an input to the foodservice system is

Hospital foodservice directors expect to do more multidepartment management in the future.

Self-operation means:

Permeability of boundaries is a characteristic of an open system.

A franchisor is one who

A quick service restaurant is a retail business with primary emphasis on providing the public a convenient location to quickly purchase from a wide array of consumable products.

The strategic management process includes analysis, implementation, and evaluation.

Managed care is a process impacting primarily the _______________ industry.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a subsystem?

Having the same or similar outputs from using different inputs is termed _______________.

Examining trends in the foodservice industry is an example of what component of strategic planning?

A foodservice operation using a differentiation strategy would sell their products at a lower price than competitors to differentiate themselves in the market place.

The type of senior care that includes apartment-style accommodations where assistance with daily living is provided is termed _______________.

The menu is an input in the foodservice systems model.

Procurement, production, safety/sanitation/maintenance, and distribution/service are _______________ in the foodservice systems model.

School foodservice is categorized as part of the _______________ segment of the industry.

The professional organization representing dietetics professionals with a mission of leading the future of dietetics is the _______________.

Which of the following would not be considered a sustainable practice?

The American Society for Hospital Foodservice Administration and the national society for Healthcare Foodservice Management merged to become the Association of Healthcare Foodservice.

Foodservice equipment and space are included as inputs in the foodservice systems model.

Managing Quality

The Menu

Food Product Flow

Procurement

Food Production

Distribution and Service

Safety, Sanitation, and Maintenance

Management Principles

Leadership and Organizational Change

Decision Making, Communication, and Balance

Management of Human Resources

Management of Financial Resources

Marketing Foodservice

Meals, Satisfaction, and Accountability

Filters