Question 1

What is the ultimate goal of a just- in- time (JIT)inventory system?

Accepted Answer

A) eliminate raw material inventory 
B) acquire firms that supply our inventory 
C) disintermediation 
D) reduce kanban 
A) eliminate raw material inventory 
B) acquire firms that supply our inventory 
C) disintermediation 
D) reduce kanban

Question 2

Continuous process improvement programs are designed to constantly improve the quality of the organization's _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) services 
B) processes 
C) products 
D) all of the above 
A) services 
B) processes 
C) products 
D) all of the above

Question 3

The ultimate goal of a just- in- time (JIT)inventory system is to keep raw material inventory at a safe level to assure continuous production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Technology is the primary focus of any manager's efforts to improve productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____________is/are not a requirement for successful value chain management listed in the text.

Accepted Answer

A) Technology investment 
B) Coordination and collaboration 
C) Organizational processes 
D) Continuous process improvement 
A) Technology investment 
B) Coordination and collaboration 
C) Organizational processes 
D) Continuous process improvement

Question 6

Anything that has the immediate potential for delaying a project must be eliminated or controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the ultimate goal of a just- in- time (JIT)inventory system?

Continuous process improvement programs are designed to constantly improve the quality of the organization's _____________.

The ultimate goal of a just- in- time (JIT)inventory system is to keep raw material inventory at a safe level to assure continuous production.

Technology is the primary focus of any manager's efforts to improve productivity.

_____________is/are not a requirement for successful value chain management listed in the text.

Anything that has the immediate potential for delaying a project must be eliminated or controlled.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Foundations of Planning

Foundations of Decision Making

Basic Organization Designs

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

Filters

Exam 14: Operations Management

What is the ultimate goal of a just- in- time (JIT)inventory system?

Continuous process improvement programs are designed to constantly improve the quality of the organization's _____________.

The ultimate goal of a just- in- time (JIT)inventory system is to keep raw material inventory at a safe level to assure continuous production.

Technology is the primary focus of any manager's efforts to improve productivity.

_____________is/are not a requirement for successful value chain management listed in the text.

Anything that has the immediate potential for delaying a project must be eliminated or controlled.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Foundations of Planning

Foundations of Decision Making

Basic Organization Designs

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

Filters