Question 1

Match these items.
-Production time available per day divided by the units of output required per day

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs 
A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs F

Question 2

Location decisions must consider global alternatives, but can sometimes be motivated by unethical and exploitive goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A manager is evaluating three possible locations for a new retail outlet. The data for the three locations (10 points maximum score) are outlined in the table. $\begin{array}{lccc} 
\text {Factor }& &\text { Scores } \
&\text {Location A }&\text {Location B }&\text {Location C }\
\text {Convenient} & 9 & 6 & 5 \
\text {Parking facilities }& 7 & 5 & 7 \
\text {Display area }& 5 & 9 & 8 \
\text {Shopper traffic }& 6 & 7 & 6 \
\text {Operating costs} & 5 & 7 & 6
\end{array}$

A. If each factor were given the same weight, which location would be the best?
B. If the shopper traffic and operating costs were assigned double the weights of the other factors, which location would be the nest?

Accepted Answer

A. The scores are as follows: A = 32/5, B = 34/5, and C = 32/5. B is the best
B. The scores are as follows: A = 43/7, B = 48/7, and C = 44/7. B is the best.

Question 4

Locating a business near B2B customers

Accepted Answer

A)  Is not necessary with today's transportation systems 
B)  Is important only for high volume producers. 
C)  Is a common approach to improving product quality. 
D)  Can reduce response time to customers. 
A)  Is not necessary with today's transportation systems 
B)  Is important only for high volume producers. 
C)  Is a common approach to improving product quality. 
D)  Can reduce response time to customers.

Question 5

The key to high levels of productivity in product-oriented layouts is to balance the times required of each workstation in a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The low utilization that results from the differences in processing time is known as _____ ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The low utilization that results from the...

Question 7

Match these items.
-Systematic layout planning

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs 
A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs

Question 8

In the SLP technique, a closeness rating of E stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Extremely necessary 
B)  Essential 
C)  Especially important 
D)  Extremely unnecessary 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Extremely necessary 
B)  Essential 
C)  Especially important 
D)  Extremely unnecessary 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not true about process-oriented layouts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are characterized by functional departments. 
B)  A primary objective is to locate departments that interact the most close to each other. 
C)  Approaches used to develop process-oriented layouts include cut and try approach and line balancing. 
D)  They enable the firm to adapt the sequence of operations to meet particular needs of customers who . desire a customized product or service. 
E)  The product-oriented layout has greater flexibility. 
A)  They are characterized by functional departments. 
B)  A primary objective is to locate departments that interact the most close to each other. 
C)  Approaches used to develop process-oriented layouts include cut and try approach and line balancing. 
D)  They enable the firm to adapt the sequence of operations to meet particular needs of customers who . desire a customized product or service. 
E)  The product-oriented layout has greater flexibility.

Question 10

Match these items.
-Service layouts

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs 
A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs

Question 11

In a line balancing problem, the theoretical minimum number of work centers is never attainable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about location decision-making techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  For the most part, location decision techniques are single-purpose decision-making tools that areV. designed specifically for the location decision scenario. 
B)  No technique can provide an optimal solution, because there is no optimal solution. 
C)  In many cases location decisions can only be evaluated after the fact. 
D)  Location decision-making techniques are objective and quantitative. 
A)  For the most part, location decision techniques are single-purpose decision-making tools that areV. designed specifically for the location decision scenario. 
B)  No technique can provide an optimal solution, because there is no optimal solution. 
C)  In many cases location decisions can only be evaluated after the fact. 
D)  Location decision-making techniques are objective and quantitative.

Question 13

The technique that utilizes "closeness desirability" ratings is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Line balancing 
B)  CRAFT 
C)  Systematic layout planning 
D)  Cut and try approach 
E)  Preferential approach 
A)  Line balancing 
B)  CRAFT 
C)  Systematic layout planning 
D)  Cut and try approach 
E)  Preferential approach

Question 14

Match these items.
-Balance delay

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs 
A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs

Question 15

Location and layout are difficult to optimize as there is often no agreement on a single measure of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match these items.
-Break-even analysis

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs 
A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs

Question 17

Match these items.
-Line balancing

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs 
A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs

Question 18

Match these items.
-General purpose decision-making technique

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs 
A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs

Question 19

From a strategic perspective, the facility decisions are addressed by: _______, _______, and _______ of the facility.

Accepted Answer

location,

Question 20

________ _______ technique not only provides guidance for the decision but also forces decision-makers to consider everything.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ _______ technique not only provides guidance...

Match these items. -Production time available per day divided by the units of output required per day

Location decisions must consider global alternatives, but can sometimes be motivated by unethical and exploitive goals.

Locating a business near B2B customers

The key to high levels of productivity in product-oriented layouts is to balance the times required of each workstation in a process.

The low utilization that results from the differences in processing time is known as _ __.

Match these items. -Systematic layout planning

In the SLP technique, a closeness rating of E stands for:

Which of the following statements is not true about process-oriented layouts?

Match these items. -Service layouts

In a line balancing problem, the theoretical minimum number of work centers is never attainable.

Which of the following statements is true about location decision-making techniques?

The technique that utilizes "closeness desirability" ratings is called:

Match these items. -Balance delay

Location and layout are difficult to optimize as there is often no agreement on a single measure of performance.

Match these items. -Break-even analysis

Match these items. -Line balancing

Match these items. -General purpose decision-making technique

From a strategic perspective, the facility decisions are addressed by: ___, _, and _____ of the facility.

__ _ technique not only provides guidance for the decision but also forces decision-makers to consider everything.

Introduction: Why Operations Management

Profitability: Business Success From Operations Success

Strategy and Value: Competing Through Operations

Processes: Turning Resources Into Capabilities

Cost: The Price of Value Creation

Quality: Meeting Customer Expectations

Quality Tools: From Process Performance to Process Perfection

Timeliness: Scheduling and Project Management

Supply Chain Management: Managing Business to Business Interactions

Demand Forecasting: Building the Foundation for Resource Planning

Inventory: Managing to Meet Demand

Logistics: Positioning Goods in the Supply Chain

Lean Systems: Eliminating Waste Through the Supply Chain

Capacity: Matching Productive Resources to Demand

Constraint Management: Simplifying Complex Systems

Workforce: Optimizing Human Capital Printed

Filters

Exam 16: Facilities: Making Location and Layout Decisions

Match these items. -Production time available per day divided by the units of output required per day

Location decisions must consider global alternatives, but can sometimes be motivated by unethical and exploitive goals.

Locating a business near B2B customers

The key to high levels of productivity in product-oriented layouts is to balance the times required of each workstation in a process.

The low utilization that results from the differences in processing time is known as _____ ______.

Match these items. -Systematic layout planning

In the SLP technique, a closeness rating of E stands for:

Which of the following statements is not true about process-oriented layouts?

Match these items. -Service layouts

In a line balancing problem, the theoretical minimum number of work centers is never attainable.

Which of the following statements is true about location decision-making techniques?

The technique that utilizes "closeness desirability" ratings is called:

Match these items. -Balance delay

Location and layout are difficult to optimize as there is often no agreement on a single measure of performance.

Match these items. -Break-even analysis

Match these items. -Line balancing

Match these items. -General purpose decision-making technique

From a strategic perspective, the facility decisions are addressed by: _______, _______, and _______ of the facility.

________ _______ technique not only provides guidance for the decision but also forces decision-makers to consider everything.

Introduction: Why Operations Management

Profitability: Business Success From Operations Success

Strategy and Value: Competing Through Operations

Processes: Turning Resources Into Capabilities

Cost: The Price of Value Creation

Quality: Meeting Customer Expectations

Quality Tools: From Process Performance to Process Perfection

Timeliness: Scheduling and Project Management

Supply Chain Management: Managing Business to Business Interactions

Demand Forecasting: Building the Foundation for Resource Planning

Inventory: Managing to Meet Demand

Logistics: Positioning Goods in the Supply Chain

Lean Systems: Eliminating Waste Through the Supply Chain

Capacity: Matching Productive Resources to Demand

Constraint Management: Simplifying Complex Systems

Workforce: Optimizing Human Capital Printed

Filters

The low utilization that results from the differences in processing time is known as _ __.

From a strategic perspective, the facility decisions are addressed by: ___, _, and _____ of the facility.

__ _ technique not only provides guidance for the decision but also forces decision-makers to consider everything.