Question 1

The transformational processes used in operations can be applied to materials and information, as well as customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify and explain some of the complexities of modern-day operations.

Accepted Answer

Modern-day operations face a multitude o

Question 3

Responsibilities for Operations Managers include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Value management 
B)  Capacity management 
C)  Process management 
D)  Innovation 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Value management 
B)  Capacity management 
C)  Process management 
D)  Innovation 
E)  all of the above

Question 4

Value added is decreasingly important in times of recession

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In value-conscious markets where costs and prices must be carefully controlled, all of the following are recommended except.

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge management 
B)  Process-focused quality management 
C)  Appropriate technology 
D)  Differentiated products 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Knowledge management 
B)  Process-focused quality management 
C)  Appropriate technology 
D)  Differentiated products 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

How does the transformational processes differ from the other operational processes?

Accepted Answer

The transformational process is a core b

Question 7

Explain why does operation need to be linked to markets

Accepted Answer

Operations need to be linked to markets

Question 8

Why are operations not wholly organizationally specific?

Accepted Answer

Because in order for an organi

Question 9

Cost, instead of value, must be used in analyzing competitive position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Responsibilities for Operations Managers include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sustainability 
B)  Technology 
C)  Procurement 
D)  Supplier Relations 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Sustainability 
B)  Technology 
C)  Procurement 
D)  Supplier Relations 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

Explain have the rate of change in business is affecting modern-day operations.

Accepted Answer

Three key forces to date have been econo

Question 12

Operations includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventory management 
B)  Capacity management 
C)  Process management 
D)  Warehouse management 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Inventory management 
B)  Capacity management 
C)  Process management 
D)  Warehouse management 
E)  all of the above

Question 13

Key strategic decisions within operations management include:

Accepted Answer

A)  What business is the firm really in? 
B)  What does the firm do best? 
C)  Should it outsource some of its activities, and if so why, where, and how? 
D)  How can opportunities become quickly exploited? 
E)  All of the above 
A)  What business is the firm really in? 
B)  What does the firm do best? 
C)  Should it outsource some of its activities, and if so why, where, and how? 
D)  How can opportunities become quickly exploited? 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

The extent to which operations managers become involved in activities in the entire supply chain depends on a number of factors, except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  The nature of the industry 
B)  the reputation of the organization 
C)  the profit margin of the company 
D)  the size of the organization 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The nature of the industry 
B)  the reputation of the organization 
C)  the profit margin of the company 
D)  the size of the organization 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

What are the functional areas typically associated with operations?

Accepted Answer

These operations inc

Question 16

Explain how operations management can help firms enter and compete in both new and existing markets

Accepted Answer

Operations management plays a crucial ro

Question 17

Identify and explain some of the challenges facing modern-day operations.

Accepted Answer

Modern-day operations face a variety of

Question 18

Where an organization is located has little impact on capacity and supply chain decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following factors are driving the current era of volatile markets and industries?
i. Wealth
ii. Fashion
iii. Invention
iv. Creativity
v. Technology

Accepted Answer

A)  i ii, and iv 
B)  ii, iii, iv, and v 
C)  i, ii, iii, and iv 
D)  All of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  i ii, and iv 
B)  ii, iii, iv, and v 
C)  i, ii, iii, and iv 
D)  All of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

What period of change did operations management NOT go through?
i. Craft
ii. Quality
Iii. Mass production
iv. Globalization
v. Current

Accepted Answer

A)  i and ii 
B)  i and iii 
C)  i and iv 
D)  none of the above 
E)  all of the above 
A)  i and ii 
B)  i and iii 
C)  i and iv 
D)  none of the above 
E)  all of the above

The transformational processes used in operations can be applied to materials and information, as well as customers.

Identify and explain some of the complexities of modern-day operations.

Responsibilities for Operations Managers include:

Value added is decreasingly important in times of recession

In value-conscious markets where costs and prices must be carefully controlled, all of the following are recommended except.

How does the transformational processes differ from the other operational processes?

Explain why does operation need to be linked to markets

Why are operations not wholly organizationally specific?

Cost, instead of value, must be used in analyzing competitive position.

Responsibilities for Operations Managers include:

Explain have the rate of change in business is affecting modern-day operations.

Operations includes all of the following except:

Key strategic decisions within operations management include:

The extent to which operations managers become involved in activities in the entire supply chain depends on a number of factors, except for:

What are the functional areas typically associated with operations?

Explain how operations management can help firms enter and compete in both new and existing markets

Identify and explain some of the challenges facing modern-day operations.

Where an organization is located has little impact on capacity and supply chain decisions.

Which of the following factors are driving the current era of volatile markets and industries? i. Wealth ii. Fashion iii. Invention iv. Creativity v. Technology

What period of change did operations management NOT go through? i. Craft ii. Quality Iii. Mass production iv. Globalization v. Current

Strategic Operations Management

Managing Services Operations

Innovation

Managing Inventory, MRP, ERP, and JIT

Managing the Transformation Process

Managing and Improving Quality

Human Resources

Capacity and Scheduling Management

Sustainability

The Future of Operations Management

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Exam 1: Introduction to Operations Management

The transformational processes used in operations can be applied to materials and information, as well as customers.

Identify and explain some of the complexities of modern-day operations.

Responsibilities for Operations Managers include:

Value added is decreasingly important in times of recession

In value-conscious markets where costs and prices must be carefully controlled, all of the following are recommended except.

How does the transformational processes differ from the other operational processes?

Explain why does operation need to be linked to markets

Why are operations not wholly organizationally specific?

Cost, instead of value, must be used in analyzing competitive position.

Responsibilities for Operations Managers include:

Explain have the rate of change in business is affecting modern-day operations.

Operations includes all of the following except:

Key strategic decisions within operations management include:

The extent to which operations managers become involved in activities in the entire supply chain depends on a number of factors, except for:

What are the functional areas typically associated with operations?

Explain how operations management can help firms enter and compete in both new and existing markets

Identify and explain some of the challenges facing modern-day operations.

Where an organization is located has little impact on capacity and supply chain decisions.

Which of the following factors are driving the current era of volatile markets and industries? i. Wealth ii. Fashion iii. Invention iv. Creativity v. Technology

What period of change did operations management NOT go through? i. Craft ii. Quality Iii. Mass production iv. Globalization v. Current

Strategic Operations Management

Managing Services Operations

Innovation

Managing Inventory, MRP, ERP, and JIT

Managing the Transformation Process

Managing and Improving Quality

Human Resources

Capacity and Scheduling Management

Sustainability

The Future of Operations Management

Filters