Question 1

competitive advantage is not derived from which of the following;

Accepted Answer

A)  teamwork 
B)  employee involvement 
C)  scale of operations 
D)  training 
E)  flexibility 
A)  teamwork 
B)  employee involvement 
C)  scale of operations 
D)  training 
E)  flexibility

Question 2

Divisionalized organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralized organic. 
B)  Decentralized organic. 
C)  Centralized mechanical. 
D)  Decentralized mechanical. 
E)  Project 
A)  Centralized organic. 
B)  Decentralized organic. 
C)  Centralized mechanical. 
D)  Decentralized mechanical. 
E)  Project

Question 3

The development of new technologies will have a greater effect on competitive advantage than how people are managed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following are important for effective team working?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trained staff. 
B)  Process-based problem solving. 
C)  Data-oriented decision making. 
D)  Clearly defined tasks 
E)  Share new knowledge 
A)  Trained staff. 
B)  Process-based problem solving. 
C)  Data-oriented decision making. 
D)  Clearly defined tasks 
E)  Share new knowledge

Question 5

One of the key skills in strategic operations management is learning to motivate and direct resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is critical that operations management is involved with the basis issue of personnel recruitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the key issues in strategic operations management involves creating enabling structures

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Experience does not significantly affect the development of effective teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following are important for effective team working?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trained staff. 
B)  Process-based problem solving. 
C)  Balanced team roles 
D)  Data-oriented decision making. 
E)  Share new knowledge 
A)  Trained staff. 
B)  Process-based problem solving. 
C)  Balanced team roles 
D)  Data-oriented decision making. 
E)  Share new knowledge

Question 10

One of the key issues in strategic operations management involves the creation of shared purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss how shared involvement creates key elements in strategic operations.

Accepted Answer

Shared involvement in strategic operatio

Question 12

Explain how teamwork contributes to improving productivity.

Accepted Answer

Teamwork contributes to improving produc

Question 13

Mission-oriented organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralized organic. 
B)  Decentralized organic. 
C)  Centralized mechanical. 
D)  Decentralized mechanical. 
E)  Emerging model 
A)  Centralized organic. 
B)  Decentralized organic. 
C)  Centralized mechanical. 
D)  Decentralized mechanical. 
E)  Emerging model

Question 14

Explain how enabling structures creates key elements in strategic operations.

Accepted Answer

Enabling structures are essential in cre

Question 15

The creation of shared purpose is not one of the key issues in strategic operations management involves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How people are managed has a positive and cumulative effect on performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss how commitment to people creates key elements in strategic operations.

Accepted Answer

Commitment to people is a crucial elemen

Question 18

Proactive management practices will have a positive impact on performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Simple organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralized organic. 
B)  Decentralized organic. 
C)  Centralized mechanical. 
D)  Decentralized mechanical. 
E)  Project 
A)  Centralized organic. 
B)  Decentralized organic. 
C)  Centralized mechanical. 
D)  Decentralized mechanical. 
E)  Project

Question 20

Adhocracy organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralized organic. 
B)  Decentralized organic. 
C)  Centralized mechanical. 
D)  Decentralized mechanical. 
E)  Project 
A)  Centralized organic. 
B)  Decentralized organic. 
C)  Centralized mechanical. 
D)  Decentralized mechanical. 
E)  Project

competitive advantage is not derived from which of the following;

Divisionalized organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

The development of new technologies will have a greater effect on competitive advantage than how people are managed.

Which of the following are important for effective team working?

One of the key skills in strategic operations management is learning to motivate and direct resources.

It is critical that operations management is involved with the basis issue of personnel recruitment.

One of the key issues in strategic operations management involves creating enabling structures

Experience does not significantly affect the development of effective teams.

Which of the following are important for effective team working?

One of the key issues in strategic operations management involves the creation of shared purpose.

Discuss how shared involvement creates key elements in strategic operations.

Explain how teamwork contributes to improving productivity.

Mission-oriented organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Explain how enabling structures creates key elements in strategic operations.

The creation of shared purpose is not one of the key issues in strategic operations management involves.

How people are managed has a positive and cumulative effect on performance.

Discuss how commitment to people creates key elements in strategic operations.

Proactive management practices will have a positive impact on performance.

Simple organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Adhocracy organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Introduction to Operations Management

Strategic Operations Management

Managing Services Operations

Innovation

Managing Inventory, MRP, ERP, and JIT

Managing the Transformation Process

Managing and Improving Quality

Capacity and Scheduling Management

Sustainability

The Future of Operations Management

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Exam 8: Human Resources

competitive advantage is not derived from which of the following;

Divisionalized organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

The development of new technologies will have a greater effect on competitive advantage than how people are managed.

Which of the following are important for effective team working?

One of the key skills in strategic operations management is learning to motivate and direct resources.

It is critical that operations management is involved with the basis issue of personnel recruitment.

One of the key issues in strategic operations management involves creating enabling structures

Experience does not significantly affect the development of effective teams.

Which of the following are important for effective team working?

One of the key issues in strategic operations management involves the creation of shared purpose.

Discuss how shared involvement creates key elements in strategic operations.

Explain how teamwork contributes to improving productivity.

Mission-oriented organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Explain how enabling structures creates key elements in strategic operations.

The creation of shared purpose is not one of the key issues in strategic operations management involves.

How people are managed has a positive and cumulative effect on performance.

Discuss how commitment to people creates key elements in strategic operations.

Proactive management practices will have a positive impact on performance.

Simple organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Adhocracy organizational structures are best suited for ___________ forms;

Introduction to Operations Management

Strategic Operations Management

Managing Services Operations

Innovation

Managing Inventory, MRP, ERP, and JIT

Managing the Transformation Process

Managing and Improving Quality

Capacity and Scheduling Management

Sustainability

The Future of Operations Management

Filters