Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of a product layout?

Accepted Answer

A)   It organizes machinery, equipment, and other resources according to the specific sequence of operations that must be performed.
B)   It groups different types of machinery and equipment into self-contained cells.
C)   It is used for goods that must be produced at a specific site or that are so large and bulky that it is not feasible to move them from station to station.
D)   It is used by firms that need to produce small batches of goods that require a degree of customization.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The term _____ refers to stocks of goods or other items held by an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Kanban
B)   Floor load
C)   Inventory
D)   Poke-yokeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

David works in a small manufacturing firm that makes customized office furniture. He feels it is important to work directly with customers to design high-quality furniture that meets their needs. He believes that doing so would create more value for customers and provide a better relationship between the price of the product and its benefits. In the context of operations management, David most likely focuses on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mass production
B)   efficiency
C)   effectiveness
D)   undifferentiated marketingE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Identify a true statement about robots.

Accepted Answer

A)   They cannot be used over rugged terrain.
B)   They can assist an operations manager in formulating the production plan.
C)   They can maintain a consistently high level of performance.
D)   They are task specific and cannot be reprogrammed to perform new tricks.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In the context of operations management, a _____ is defined as a set of related activities that transform inputs into outputs, thus adding value.

Accepted Answer

A)   divestment
B)   poka-yoke
C)   process
D)   portfolioE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   It results when a computer-aided manufacturing software is integrated with an enterprise resource planning software.
B)   It allows firms to produce custom-designed products for individual customers quickly at low costs.
C)   It provides protection against inventory stock-outs and lost sales due to supply disruptions.
D)   It focuses on integrating the flow of information among all aspects of a single organization's operations.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is an impediment to the acceptance of sustainability initiatives?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased costs
B)   Reduced productivity
C)   Frequent breakdown of machinery
D)   Advertising challengesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The only standard in the ISO 9000 family for which organizations can be certified is ISO 9011.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Retail firms normally hold work in process or raw materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _____ is a project-management tool that illustrates the relationships among all the activities involved in completing a project and identifies the sequence of activities likely to take the longest to complete.

Accepted Answer

A)   critical path method
B)   Six Sigma principle
C)   program evaluation and review technique
D)   vertical integration techniqueE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Identify a true statement about robots.

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In the context of operations management, a _____ is defined as a set of related activities that transform inputs into outputs, thus adding value.

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The only standard in the ISO 9000 family for which organizations can be certified is ISO 9011.

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The term _____ refers to stocks of goods or other items held by an organization.

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Which of the following is an impediment to the acceptance of sustainability initiatives?

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The _____ is a project-management tool that illustrates the relationships among all the activities involved in completing a project and identifies the sequence of activities likely to take the longest to complete.

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Which of the following statements is true of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) ?

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