Question 1

CAM equipment can be reprogrammed to easily produce a product to different specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Workers should be involved in achieving quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A histogram is a data presentation that shows the results the results of a process plotted over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A data presentation that shows the results of a process plotted over a period of time is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  run chart. 
B)  histogram. 
C)  flow chart. 
D)  Pareto chart. 
A)  run chart. 
B)  histogram. 
C)  flow chart. 
D)  Pareto chart.

Question 5

Describe the role that supervisors play in promoting safety in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

There are numerous ways by which supervi

Question 6

A pareto chart is also known as a fishbone diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Supervisors play key roles in cost control, in that they can control the firm's cost in labor hours and use of supplies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the difference between total quality and quality control?

Accepted Answer

Total quality refers to an organization'

Question 9

Identify three factors that can affect job safety and how each is related to safety.

Accepted Answer

The factors that affect job safety inclu

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to increase productivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase output without changing total costs 
B)  Decrease total input costs without changing total output 
C)  Increase output and decrease input costs 
D)  Decrease total output and increase input costs 
A)  Increase output without changing total costs 
B)  Decrease total input costs without changing total output 
C)  Increase output and decrease input costs 
D)  Decrease total output and increase input costs

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a group which influences American productivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management 
B)  Government 
C)  Publishers 
D)  Unions 
A)  Management 
B)  Government 
C)  Publishers 
D)  Unions

Question 12

During the 1980s, conservative management contributed to lowered productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rates of occupational injury and illness rates are consistent across all types of industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

OSHA has the right to develop safety standards, but cannot conduct inspections or issue citations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Occupational Safety and Health Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  was put into effect in 1961. 
B)  necessitated maintaining safety records of illnesses and injuries incurred on the job. 
C)  ended government inspection of industries. 
D)  did not provide the government with authority to issue penalties. 
A)  was put into effect in 1961. 
B)  necessitated maintaining safety records of illnesses and injuries incurred on the job. 
C)  ended government inspection of industries. 
D)  did not provide the government with authority to issue penalties.

Question 16

With the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the federal government stepped in to ensure uniformity and enforcement of health and safety in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ is the most influential of the forces affecting productivity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Government 
B)  Union 
C)  Individual worker 
D)  Management 
A)  Government 
B)  Union 
C)  Individual worker 
D)  Management

Question 18

____ is the process in which defined measurements are used to check whether quality standards are being met.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quality control 
B)  Total quality management 
C)  Quality assurance 
D)  Continuous quality improvement 
A)  Quality control 
B)  Total quality management 
C)  Quality assurance 
D)  Continuous quality improvement

Question 19

Visual representation of the sequence of steps needed to complete a process is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  histogram. 
B)  run chart. 
C)  check sheet. 
D)  flowchart. 
A)  histogram. 
B)  run chart. 
C)  check sheet. 
D)  flowchart.

Question 20

In terms of inputs and outputs, describe the three methods by which productivity can be improved.

Accepted Answer

There are three ways to increase product

CAM equipment can be reprogrammed to easily produce a product to different specifications.

Workers should be involved in achieving quality.

A histogram is a data presentation that shows the results the results of a process plotted over a period of time.

A data presentation that shows the results of a process plotted over a period of time is a:

Describe the role that supervisors play in promoting safety in the workplace.

A pareto chart is also known as a fishbone diagram.

Supervisors play key roles in cost control, in that they can control the firm's cost in labor hours and use of supplies.

What is the difference between total quality and quality control?

Identify three factors that can affect job safety and how each is related to safety.

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to increase productivity?

Which of the following is NOT a group which influences American productivity?

During the 1980s, conservative management contributed to lowered productivity.

Rates of occupational injury and illness rates are consistent across all types of industries.

OSHA has the right to develop safety standards, but cannot conduct inspections or issue citations.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act:

With the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the federal government stepped in to ensure uniformity and enforcement of health and safety in the workplace.

_____ is the most influential of the forces affecting productivity.

____ is the process in which defined measurements are used to check whether quality standards are being met.

Visual representation of the sequence of steps needed to complete a process is a:

In terms of inputs and outputs, describe the three methods by which productivity can be improved.

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making Problem Solving and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict Stress and Time

Exercising Control

Selecting Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor Labor Relations and Legal Issues

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Exam 14: Controlling Productivity Quality and Safety

CAM equipment can be reprogrammed to easily produce a product to different specifications.

Workers should be involved in achieving quality.

A histogram is a data presentation that shows the results the results of a process plotted over a period of time.

A data presentation that shows the results of a process plotted over a period of time is a:

Describe the role that supervisors play in promoting safety in the workplace.

A pareto chart is also known as a fishbone diagram.

Supervisors play key roles in cost control, in that they can control the firm's cost in labor hours and use of supplies.

What is the difference between total quality and quality control?

Identify three factors that can affect job safety and how each is related to safety.

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to increase productivity?

Which of the following is NOT a group which influences American productivity?

During the 1980s, conservative management contributed to lowered productivity.

Rates of occupational injury and illness rates are consistent across all types of industries.

OSHA has the right to develop safety standards, but cannot conduct inspections or issue citations.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act:

With the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the federal government stepped in to ensure uniformity and enforcement of health and safety in the workplace.

_____ is the most influential of the forces affecting productivity.

____ is the process in which defined measurements are used to check whether quality standards are being met.

Visual representation of the sequence of steps needed to complete a process is a:

In terms of inputs and outputs, describe the three methods by which productivity can be improved.

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making Problem Solving and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict Stress and Time

Exercising Control

Selecting Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor Labor Relations and Legal Issues

Filters