Production and Operations Management
281. Measurements taken at various points in the transformation process for control purposes are called:
- Plans.
- Directions.
- Controls.
- Feedback.
Correct answer: (D)
Feedback.
282. Manufacturing work sent to other countries is called:
- Downsized.
- Outsourced.
- Internationalization.
- vertical integration.
- entrepreneurial ship.
Correct answer: (B)
Outsourced.
283. Repetitive processing results in output that is:
- Highly standardized.
- Highly customized.
- Partially customized.
- None of the given options.
Correct answer: (C)
Partially customized.
284. Automation is preferred because it:
- Offers lesser dependence on workers.
- Results in reduction in variable cost.
- Offers easy handling of repetitive work.
- All of the given options.
Correct answer: (D)
All of the given options.
285. What type of process would a paper mill be most likely to use?
- Continuous flow.
- Project.
- Job shop.
- Flow shop.
Correct answer: (A)
Continuous flow
286. Product design and process selection are examples of ______________ decisions.
- financial.
- tactical.
- system design.
- system operation.
Correct answer: (C)
system design.
287. Which of the following is an example of a Service Business?
- Law firm.
- Hospital.
- Bank.
- Retail store.
- All of the above.
Correct answer: (E)
All of the above.
288. Which of the following is not a characteristic of service operations?
- intangible output.
- high customer contact.
- high labor content.
- easy measurement of productivity.
- low uniformity of output.
Correct answer: (D)
easy measurement of productivity.
289. Which one is not generally considered an advantage of using models for decision-making?
- Providing a systematic approach to problem solving.
- Emphasizing quantitative information.
- Providing an exact representation of reality.
- Enabling managers to answer "what if" questions.
- Requiring users to be specific about objectives.
Correct answer: (C)
Providing an exact representation of reality.
290. Which of the following does not relate to system design?
- altering the system capacity.
- location of facilities.
- inventory management.
- selection and acquisition of equipment.
- physical arrangement of departments.
Correct answer: (C)
inventory management.