431. Gibson Valves produces cast bronze valves on an assembly link. If 1600 valves are produced in an 8-hour shift, the productivity of the line is
2 valves/hr
40 valves/hr
80 valves/hr
200 valves/hr
1600 valves/hr
Correct answer: (D) 200 valves/hr
432. The Dulac Box plant produces 500 cypress packing boxes in two 10-hour shifts. Due to higher demand,they have decided to operate three 8-hour shifts instea
They are now able to produce 600 boxes per day. What has happened to production?
it has increased by 50 sets/shift
it has increased by 37.5 sets/hr
it has increased by 20%
it has decreased by 8.3%
it has increased by 9.1%
Correct answer: (C) it has increased by 37.5 sets/hr
433. Which of the following is not true when explaining why productivity tends to be lower in the service sector than in the manufacturing sector?
Services are typically labor intensive
Services are often difficult to evaluate for quality
Services are often an intellectual task performed by professionals
Services are difficult to automate
Service operations are typically capital intensive
Correct answer: (E) Service operations are typically capital intensive
434. A company's channel decisions directly affect every ______________
competitor's actions
marketing decision
channel member
employee in the channel
Correct answer: (B) marketing decision
435. A corporate VMS has the advantage of controlling the entire distribution chain under ______________
single ownership
a profit-maximizing strategic plan
a few intermediaries
mass distribution
Correct answer: (A) single ownership
436. Julie Newmar recognizes that her company needs to provide better customer service and trim distribution costs through teamwork, both inside the company and among all marketing channel organizations. Julie will begin the practice of ______________