Question 1

A steel company whose blast furnaces never completely shut down except for malfunctions is an example of a(n) _____ production system.

Accepted Answer

A)  intermittent 
B)  synthetic 
C)  just-in-time 
D)  continuous 
A)  intermittent 
B)  synthetic 
C)  just-in-time 
D)  continuous

Question 2

A typical factory spends only ten percent of its operating budget identifying and fixing mistakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Creators of Kittyland Theme Park decide upon a location in Tucson, Arizona because it is a location that generally promise sunny, warm weather year-round for visitors. This is an example of considering physical variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Many firms maintain _____ systems to continually monitor the amounts and locations of their merchandise.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Question 5

Describe the sustainability efforts of firms and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

More and more firms are pouring resource

Question 6

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The logical extension of specialization, mechanization, and standardization led to the development of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Question 7

Engineers at Ford Motor Company use computers to build new car models in the virtual world before they are ever built in automobile plants. These engineers are using _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible manufacturing systems 
B)  computer-aided manufacturing 
C)  computer-integrated manufacturing 
D)  computer-aided design 
A)  flexible manufacturing systems 
B)  computer-aided manufacturing 
C)  computer-integrated manufacturing 
D)  computer-aided design

Question 8

Provide two examples of uses for robots.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but may include the us

Question 9

The critical path in a PERT chart represents the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequence of operations that involves outside suppliers 
B)  sequence of operations that requires the longest time for completion 
C)  areas of operations that require the least amount of technical support 
D)  areas of operations that have abundant and extra time 
A)  sequence of operations that involves outside suppliers 
B)  sequence of operations that requires the longest time for completion 
C)  areas of operations that require the least amount of technical support 
D)  areas of operations that have abundant and extra time

Question 10

Trucks, personnel, buildings, fuel, goods to be shipped, truck parts, and packaged supplies are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  inputs. 
B)  outputs. 
C)  conversion. 
D)  transformation. 
A)  inputs. 
B)  outputs. 
C)  conversion. 
D)  transformation.

Question 11

GM is assessing local labor costs as well as the availability of workers with necessary qualifications as it determines a location for its new plant. These are examples of physicals factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Harriet uses a computer-based production planning system by which a firm can ensure that it has needed parts and materials available at the right time and place and in the correct amounts. Harriet uses:

Accepted Answer

A)  materials requirement planning. 
B)  just-in-time inventory system. 
C)  computer-aided manufacturing. 
D)  vendor-managed inventory. 
A)  materials requirement planning. 
B)  just-in-time inventory system. 
C)  computer-aided manufacturing. 
D)  vendor-managed inventory.

Question 13

Once a company decides what raw materials and component parts to purchase, what factors do production managers use for comparison in choosing the best supplier?

Accepted Answer

Production managers compare the quality,

Question 14

Juan is a production manager. Which of the following tasks would Juan complete first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selecting the appropriate layout 
B)  Determining what products to produce 
C)  Planning the production process 
D)  Implementing the production process 
A)  Selecting the appropriate layout 
B)  Determining what products to produce 
C)  Planning the production process 
D)  Implementing the production process

Question 15

Managers should maintain access to only one-two supply sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is FALSE about robots?

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of robots is only beneficial in manufacturing settings. 
B)  a variety of industries are now using robot technology. 
C)  robots have freed people from boring, dangerous assignments. 
D)  robots can move finished goods from one place to another. 
A)  the use of robots is only beneficial in manufacturing settings. 
B)  a variety of industries are now using robot technology. 
C)  robots have freed people from boring, dangerous assignments. 
D)  robots can move finished goods from one place to another.

Question 17

Discuss the factors a firm should consider when deciding whether to make, buy, or lease components.

Accepted Answer

One of the fundamental issues facing eve

Question 18

When Best Buy vendors ship merchandise directly to stores instead of distribution centers, the company is utilizing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  perpetual inventory 
B)  inventory control 
C)  production control 
D)  vendor-managed inventory 
A)  perpetual inventory 
B)  inventory control 
C)  production control 
D)  vendor-managed inventory

Question 19

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products, control machines, and handle materials.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Question 20

Robert owns a small art gallery with only a few components. His company does not necessarily need an inventory system based on materials requirement planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A steel company whose blast furnaces never completely shut down except for malfunctions is an example of a(n) _____ production system.

A typical factory spends only ten percent of its operating budget identifying and fixing mistakes.

Creators of Kittyland Theme Park decide upon a location in Tucson, Arizona because it is a location that generally promise sunny, warm weather year-round for visitors. This is an example of considering physical variables.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -Many firms maintain _____ systems to continually monitor the amounts and locations of their merchandise.

Describe the sustainability efforts of firms and provide an example.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The logical extension of specialization, mechanization, and standardization led to the development of the _____.

Engineers at Ford Motor Company use computers to build new car models in the virtual world before they are ever built in automobile plants. These engineers are using _____.

Provide two examples of uses for robots.

The critical path in a PERT chart represents the _____.

Trucks, personnel, buildings, fuel, goods to be shipped, truck parts, and packaged supplies are examples of:

GM is assessing local labor costs as well as the availability of workers with necessary qualifications as it determines a location for its new plant. These are examples of physicals factors.

Harriet uses a computer-based production planning system by which a firm can ensure that it has needed parts and materials available at the right time and place and in the correct amounts. Harriet uses:

Once a company decides what raw materials and component parts to purchase, what factors do production managers use for comparison in choosing the best supplier?

Juan is a production manager. Which of the following tasks would Juan complete first?

Managers should maintain access to only one-two supply sources.

Which of the following statements is FALSE about robots?

Discuss the factors a firm should consider when deciding whether to make, buy, or lease components.

When Best Buy vendors ship merchandise directly to stores instead of distribution centers, the company is utilizing _____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products, control machines, and handle materials.

Robert owns a small art gallery with only a few components. His company does not necessarily need an inventory system based on materials requirement planning.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labor Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

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Exam 10: Production and Operations Management

A steel company whose blast furnaces never completely shut down except for malfunctions is an example of a(n) _____ production system.

A typical factory spends only ten percent of its operating budget identifying and fixing mistakes.

Creators of Kittyland Theme Park decide upon a location in Tucson, Arizona because it is a location that generally promise sunny, warm weather year-round for visitors. This is an example of considering physical variables.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -Many firms maintain _____ systems to continually monitor the amounts and locations of their merchandise.

Describe the sustainability efforts of firms and provide an example.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The logical extension of specialization, mechanization, and standardization led to the development of the _____.

Engineers at Ford Motor Company use computers to build new car models in the virtual world before they are ever built in automobile plants. These engineers are using _____.

Provide two examples of uses for robots.

The critical path in a PERT chart represents the _____.

Trucks, personnel, buildings, fuel, goods to be shipped, truck parts, and packaged supplies are examples of:

GM is assessing local labor costs as well as the availability of workers with necessary qualifications as it determines a location for its new plant. These are examples of physicals factors.

Harriet uses a computer-based production planning system by which a firm can ensure that it has needed parts and materials available at the right time and place and in the correct amounts. Harriet uses:

Once a company decides what raw materials and component parts to purchase, what factors do production managers use for comparison in choosing the best supplier?

Juan is a production manager. Which of the following tasks would Juan complete first?

Managers should maintain access to only one-two supply sources.

Which of the following statements is FALSE about robots?

Discuss the factors a firm should consider when deciding whether to make, buy, or lease components.

When Best Buy vendors ship merchandise directly to stores instead of distribution centers, the company is utilizing _____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products, control machines, and handle materials.

Robert owns a small art gallery with only a few components. His company does not necessarily need an inventory system based on materials requirement planning.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labor Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

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