Question 1

Two approaches to process improvement include continuous and breakthrough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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:   For what level of volume (output) would the firm prefer Process A to Process B?

Accepted Answer

A)  for all volume levels greater than 75,000 
B)  for all volume levels greater than 97,500 
C)  for all volume levels greater than 117,500 
D)  for all volume levels greater than 125,000 
A)  for all volume levels greater than 75,000 
B)  for all volume levels greater than 97,500 
C)  for all volume levels greater than 117,500 
D)  for all volume levels greater than 125,000

Question 4

Process analysis yields a set of documents detailing manufacturing and service delivery specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most of the operations in batch production involve

Accepted Answer

A)  fabrication. 
B)  assembly. 
C)  continuous processing. 
D)  outsourcing. 
A)  fabrication. 
B)  assembly. 
C)  continuous processing. 
D)  outsourcing.

Question 6

A firm's process strategy rarely defines its capital intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Variable demand and small to medium quantities produced to order are characteristics usually associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  mass production. 
B)  continuous production. 
C)  projects. 
D)  batch production. 
A)  mass production. 
B)  continuous production. 
C)  projects. 
D)  batch production.

Question 8

One disadvantage of mass production is its

Accepted Answer

A)  efficiency. 
B)  speed of production. 
C)  low per-unit costs. 
D)  lack of responsiveness. 
A)  efficiency. 
B)  speed of production. 
C)  low per-unit costs. 
D)  lack of responsiveness.

Question 9

A firm's process strategy defines the extent of customer involvement in providing a service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Vertical integration is the degree to which a firm produces the parts that go into its products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain several tools for process analysis, including flowcharts and process maps.

Accepted Answer

Process analysis is the systematic exami

Question 12

Discuss outsourcing decision factors, provide examples of process plans, and use break-even analysis for process selection.

Accepted Answer

Important issues in process design inclu

Question 13

What is a process strategy and how does it affect the firm?

Accepted Answer

A process strategy is an organization's

Question 14

Process innovation is most successful in organizations that view their systems as a set of functional areas vying for limited resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Capital budgeting techniques are often one of the inputs used for technology decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a potential risk associated with a project?

Accepted Answer

A)  huge swings in resource requirements 
B)  extensive learning curve benefits 
C)  limited learning curve benefits 
D)  small swings in resource requirements 
A)  huge swings in resource requirements 
B)  extensive learning curve benefits 
C)  limited learning curve benefits 
D)  small swings in resource requirements

Question 17

Process design specifies what tasks need to be done and how they are to be coordinated among functions, people, and organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Subcontracting is rarely a source of human resources for a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A process is a group of unrelated tasks with specific inputs and outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Technology decisions are often a significant factor in process planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Two approaches to process improvement include continuous and breakthrough.

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

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: For what level of volume (output) would the firm prefer Process A to Process B?

Process analysis yields a set of documents detailing manufacturing and service delivery specifications.

Most of the operations in batch production involve

A firm's process strategy rarely defines its capital intensity.

Variable demand and small to medium quantities produced to order are characteristics usually associated with

One disadvantage of mass production is its

A firm's process strategy defines the extent of customer involvement in providing a service.

Vertical integration is the degree to which a firm produces the parts that go into its products.

Explain several tools for process analysis, including flowcharts and process maps.

Discuss outsourcing decision factors, provide examples of process plans, and use break-even analysis for process selection.

What is a process strategy and how does it affect the firm?

Process innovation is most successful in organizations that view their systems as a set of functional areas vying for limited resources.

Capital budgeting techniques are often one of the inputs used for technology decisions.

Which of the following is not a potential risk associated with a project?

Process design specifies what tasks need to be done and how they are to be coordinated among functions, people, and organizations.

Subcontracting is rarely a source of human resources for a project.

A process is a group of unrelated tasks with specific inputs and outputs.

Technology decisions are often a significant factor in process planning.

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

Filters

Exam 6: Processes and Technology

Two approaches to process improvement include continuous and breakthrough.

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

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: For what level of volume (output) would the firm prefer Process A to Process B?

Process analysis yields a set of documents detailing manufacturing and service delivery specifications.

Most of the operations in batch production involve

A firm's process strategy rarely defines its capital intensity.

Variable demand and small to medium quantities produced to order are characteristics usually associated with

One disadvantage of mass production is its

A firm's process strategy defines the extent of customer involvement in providing a service.

Vertical integration is the degree to which a firm produces the parts that go into its products.

Explain several tools for process analysis, including flowcharts and process maps.

Discuss outsourcing decision factors, provide examples of process plans, and use break-even analysis for process selection.

What is a process strategy and how does it affect the firm?

Process innovation is most successful in organizations that view their systems as a set of functional areas vying for limited resources.

Capital budgeting techniques are often one of the inputs used for technology decisions.

Which of the following is not a potential risk associated with a project?

Process design specifies what tasks need to be done and how they are to be coordinated among functions, people, and organizations.

Subcontracting is rarely a source of human resources for a project.

A process is a group of unrelated tasks with specific inputs and outputs.

Technology decisions are often a significant factor in process planning.

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

Filters