Question 1

A ____ is a facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location.

Accepted Answer

A) fixed-position layout 
B) one-position layout 
C) process layout 
D) product layout 
E) flexible manufacturing system 
A) fixed-position layout 
B) one-position layout 
C) process layout 
D) product layout 
E) flexible manufacturing system

Question 2

Which of the following is the term for managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to final consumers?

Accepted Answer

A) Procurement management 
B) Supply chain management 
C) Customer satisfaction 
D) Logistics 
E) Competitive advantage 
A) Procurement management 
B) Supply chain management 
C) Customer satisfaction 
D) Logistics 
E) Competitive advantage

Question 3

Welltrak Distributors places small tags that emit a weak radio signal on all of its pallets and cases of goods.The tags are use to identify and track products as they pass through the company's supply chain.Welltrak's inventory control system is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Expert locator system 
B) Flexible manufacturing 
C) Radio-frequency identification 
D) Groupware 
E) Just-in-time inventory control 
A) Expert locator system 
B) Flexible manufacturing 
C) Radio-frequency identification 
D) Groupware 
E) Just-in-time inventory control

Question 4

JemShine Custom Detailing recently invested in a new information system that can collect,process,and provide information about orders,supplies,inventory,human resources,and even business forecasting.This type of system can best be referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Business intelligence system 
B) Enterprise resource planning system 
C) Intranet 
D) Expert locator system 
E) Collaborative work system 
A) Business intelligence system 
B) Enterprise resource planning system 
C) Intranet 
D) Expert locator system 
E) Collaborative work system

Question 5

Name the three components to an organization's technical core.

Accepted Answer

Products and facilit

Question 6

SLM Electronics only has a handful of direct suppliers for its electronics component parts.The company scrutinizes new suppliers,develops close working relationships them,and ultimately a level of mutual trust is reached between the company and its suppliers.Which supply chain approach does SLM use in terms of its suppliers?

Accepted Answer

A) Arms-length approach 
B) Pipeline approach 
C) Lean approach 
D) Synergy approach 
E) Partnership approach 
A) Arms-length approach 
B) Pipeline approach 
C) Lean approach 
D) Synergy approach 
E) Partnership approach

Question 7

When new cars come off the assembly line at Bright Star Auto Plant,they are parked on a lot in preparation for shipping to dealerships across the country.These cars are examples of what type of inventory?

Accepted Answer

A) Customer goods inventory 
B) Service inventory 
C) Raw materials inventory 
D) Work-in-process inventory 
E) Finished-goods inventory 
A) Customer goods inventory 
B) Service inventory 
C) Raw materials inventory 
D) Work-in-process inventory 
E) Finished-goods inventory

Question 8

An organization's ____________________ consists of the hardware,software,telecommunications,database management,and other technologies it uses to store data and make them available in the form of information for organizational decision making.

Accepted Answer

informatio

Question 9

Discuss the new generation of IT: Blogs and social networking.What are your personal experiences with these technologies?

Accepted Answer

A Blog is a Web log that allows individu

Question 10

List the four types of facilities layout options.

Accepted Answer

Process layout,produ

Question 11

A Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas refers to social networking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____________________ is the term for managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to final consumers.

Accepted Answer

Supply cha

Question 13

JIT inventory systems are designed to reduce the level of an organization's inventory to zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

ERP,when carefully implemented,can cut costs,increase cycle time,and reduce productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A ____ is a facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location.

Which of the following is the term for managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to final consumers?

Welltrak Distributors places small tags that emit a weak radio signal on all of its pallets and cases of goods.The tags are use to identify and track products as they pass through the company's supply chain.Welltrak's inventory control system is referred to as:

JemShine Custom Detailing recently invested in a new information system that can collect,process,and provide information about orders,supplies,inventory,human resources,and even business forecasting.This type of system can best be referred to as a(n):

Name the three components to an organization's technical core.

When new cars come off the assembly line at Bright Star Auto Plant,they are parked on a lot in preparation for shipping to dealerships across the country.These cars are examples of what type of inventory?

An organization's ____________________ consists of the hardware,software,telecommunications,database management,and other technologies it uses to store data and make them available in the form of information for organizational decision making.

Discuss the new generation of IT: Blogs and social networking.What are your personal experiences with these technologies?

List the four types of facilities layout options.

A Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas refers to social networking.

____________________ is the term for managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to final consumers.

JIT inventory systems are designed to reduce the level of an organization's inventory to zero.

ERP,when carefully implemented,can cut costs,increase cycle time,and reduce productivity.

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The Evolution of Management Thinking

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Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

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Motivating Employees

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Exam 20: Managing the Value Chain, Web 20, and E-Business

A ____ is a facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location.

Which of the following is the term for managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to final consumers?

Welltrak Distributors places small tags that emit a weak radio signal on all of its pallets and cases of goods.The tags are use to identify and track products as they pass through the company's supply chain.Welltrak's inventory control system is referred to as:

JemShine Custom Detailing recently invested in a new information system that can collect,process,and provide information about orders,supplies,inventory,human resources,and even business forecasting.This type of system can best be referred to as a(n):

Name the three components to an organization's technical core.

When new cars come off the assembly line at Bright Star Auto Plant,they are parked on a lot in preparation for shipping to dealerships across the country.These cars are examples of what type of inventory?

An organization's ____________________ consists of the hardware,software,telecommunications,database management,and other technologies it uses to store data and make them available in the form of information for organizational decision making.

Discuss the new generation of IT: Blogs and social networking.What are your personal experiences with these technologies?

List the four types of facilities layout options.

A Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas refers to social networking.

____________________ is the term for managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to final consumers.

JIT inventory systems are designed to reduce the level of an organization's inventory to zero.

ERP,when carefully implemented,can cut costs,increase cycle time,and reduce productivity.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters