Production and Operations Management
141. A phantom bill-of-materials is a bill-of-materials developed for
- A subassembly that exists only temporarily.
- A final product for which production is to be discontinued.
- The purpose of grouping subassemblies when we wish to issue "kits" for later use.
- A module that is a major component of a final product.
Correct answer: (A)
A subassembly that exists only temporarily.
142. The master production schedule is the schedule of production for what level product/material?
- Level 0
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
Correct answer: (A)
Level 0
143. Managers can use work standards in which of the following ways?
- Scheduling
- Motivating workers
- Capacity planning
- All of the above
Correct answer: (A)
Scheduling
144. Work-sample test
- Often use in-tray or in-basket exercises for selecting shop floor workers
- Normally make use of many different complementary predictors
- Require candidates to conduct a sample of the work required for the job
- Do not necessarily have any obvious link with the job in question
Correct answer: (C)
Require candidates to conduct a sample of the work required for the job
145. Formal methods of work measurement exclude which of the following?
- Time study method
- Work sampling method
- Predetermined data approach
- Systems approach
Correct answer: (D)
Systems approach
146. The work measurement method that is not usually used for setting standards for repetitive,'well-defined jobs is:
- The elemental standard data approach
- The predetermined data approach
- The time study method
- The work sampling method
Correct answer: (D)
The work sampling method
147. Looking at socio-technical systems, which job design principle is not important?
- Skill variety
- Feedback
- Task autonomy
- None of the above (all are important)
Correct answer: (D)
None of the above (all are important)
148. Which of the following is not a major personnel selection method?
- Graphology
- References
- Biodata
- Focus groups
Correct answer: (D)
Focus groups
149. Which is not an advantage of specialization?
- Upstream and downstream quality control
- Rapid training
- Ease of recruiting
- No education required
Correct answer: (A)
Upstream and downstream quality control
150. Which of the following are reasons why an allowance should be added to determine the standard time?
- Unavoidable delay
- Rest period
- Fatigue
- All of the above
Correct answer: (D)
All of the above