Question 1

Disadvantages of batch production include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  high per-unit costs. 
B)  frequent changes in product mix. 
C)  flexibility. 
D)  scheduling problems. 
A)  high per-unit costs. 
B)  frequent changes in product mix. 
C)  flexibility. 
D)  scheduling problems.

Question 2

Explain the design and function of process flowcharts.

Accepted Answer

The classic process flowchart looks at t

Question 3

The organization's overall approach for producing goods and providing services is its process strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Mass production is characterized by high volumes of a customized product for a mass market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Planning, analyzing, and improving processes is the purpose of operations management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Continuous production is characterized by very high volumes of commodity products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One-of-a-kind production of a product based on a customer's unique specifications is called a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The extent to which the firm will produce the inputs and control the outputs of each stage of the production process is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical integration. 
B)  process flexibility. 
C)  process planning. 
D)  capital intensity. 
A)  vertical integration. 
B)  process flexibility. 
C)  process planning. 
D)  capital intensity.

Question 9

A company is evaluating which of two alternatives should be used to produce a product that will sell for $35.00 per unit. The following cost information describes the two alternatives:   The break-even volume for Process A is

Accepted Answer

A)  50,000 units. 
B)  62,500 units. 
C)  30,000 units. 
D)  20,000 units. 
A)  50,000 units. 
B)  62,500 units. 
C)  30,000 units. 
D)  20,000 units.

Question 10

Breakthrough improvement is often implemented when opportunities for continuous improvement have been exhausted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Companies that control the production of virtually all of the parts that go into a product are said to be vertically integrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A high-level process map is a useful tool in beginning the redesign of a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The best process strategy is usually found on the diagonal of the product-process matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List some non-economic factors that can influence a firm's outsourcing decision.

Accepted Answer

There are several non-economic factors w

Question 15

A firm's process strategy defines all of the following except its

Accepted Answer

A)  capital intensity. 
B)  process flexibility. 
C)  vertical integration. 
D)  process selection. 
A)  capital intensity. 
B)  process flexibility. 
C)  vertical integration. 
D)  process selection.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a characteristic of mass production?

Accepted Answer

A)  made-to-stock 
B)  stable demand 
C)  high product variety 
D)  high product volume 
A)  made-to-stock 
B)  stable demand 
C)  high product variety 
D)  high product volume

Question 17

List recent technological advances in manufacturing systems and explain factors often overlooked in the financial analysis of technology decisions.

Accepted Answer

Technology is important in both manufact

Question 18

A print shop is an example of which of the following process choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  batch production 
C)  continuous production 
D)  mass production 
A)  project 
B)  batch production 
C)  continuous production 
D)  mass production

Question 19

All the following are factors influencing the outsourcing decision except

Accepted Answer

A)  capacity. 
B)  expertise. 
C)  quality. 
D)  product variety. 
A)  capacity. 
B)  expertise. 
C)  quality. 
D)  product variety.

Question 20

A company is considering producing a product for a new market. The fixed costs required for manufacturing and delivering the product is $50,000. Labour and material costs are estimated to be approximately $25.00 per product. If the product is sold for $35.00 each, the firm's break-even volume would be

Accepted Answer

A)  50,000 units. 
B)  5,000 units. 
C)  2500 units. 
D)  500 units. 
A)  50,000 units. 
B)  5,000 units. 
C)  2500 units. 
D)  500 units.

Disadvantages of batch production include all of the following except

Explain the design and function of process flowcharts.

The organization's overall approach for producing goods and providing services is its process strategy.

Mass production is characterized by high volumes of a customized product for a mass market.

Planning, analyzing, and improving processes is the purpose of operations management.

Continuous production is characterized by very high volumes of commodity products.

One-of-a-kind production of a product based on a customer's unique specifications is called a project.

The extent to which the firm will produce the inputs and control the outputs of each stage of the production process is known as

A company is evaluating which of two alternatives should be used to produce a product that will sell for $35.00 per unit. The following cost information describes the two alternatives: The break-even volume for Process A is

Breakthrough improvement is often implemented when opportunities for continuous improvement have been exhausted.

Companies that control the production of virtually all of the parts that go into a product are said to be vertically integrated.

A high-level process map is a useful tool in beginning the redesign of a process.

The best process strategy is usually found on the diagonal of the product-process matrix.

List some non-economic factors that can influence a firm's outsourcing decision.

A firm's process strategy defines all of the following except its

Which of the following is not a characteristic of mass production?

List recent technological advances in manufacturing systems and explain factors often overlooked in the financial analysis of technology decisions.

A print shop is an example of which of the following process choices?

All the following are factors influencing the outsourcing decision except

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Exam 6: Processes and Technology

Disadvantages of batch production include all of the following except

Explain the design and function of process flowcharts.

The organization's overall approach for producing goods and providing services is its process strategy.

Mass production is characterized by high volumes of a customized product for a mass market.

Planning, analyzing, and improving processes is the purpose of operations management.

Continuous production is characterized by very high volumes of commodity products.

One-of-a-kind production of a product based on a customer's unique specifications is called a project.

The extent to which the firm will produce the inputs and control the outputs of each stage of the production process is known as

A company is evaluating which of two alternatives should be used to produce a product that will sell for $35.00 per unit. The following cost information describes the two alternatives: The break-even volume for Process A is

Breakthrough improvement is often implemented when opportunities for continuous improvement have been exhausted.

Companies that control the production of virtually all of the parts that go into a product are said to be vertically integrated.

A high-level process map is a useful tool in beginning the redesign of a process.

The best process strategy is usually found on the diagonal of the product-process matrix.

List some non-economic factors that can influence a firm's outsourcing decision.

A firm's process strategy defines all of the following except its

Which of the following is not a characteristic of mass production?

List recent technological advances in manufacturing systems and explain factors often overlooked in the financial analysis of technology decisions.

A print shop is an example of which of the following process choices?

All the following are factors influencing the outsourcing decision except

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

Statistical Process Control

Product Design

Service Design

Capacity and Facilities Design

Human Resources

Project Management

Supply Chain Management Strategy and Design

Global Supply Chain Procurement and Distribution

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Sales and Operations Planning

Resource Planning

Lean Systems

Scheduling

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