Question 1

The product layout is most efficient when

Accepted Answer

A)  the organization produces huge volumes of custom products. 
B)  the organization produces huge volumes of identical products. 
C)  the flow of raw materials is constant. 
D)  combined with a process layout. 
E)  all of these 
A)  the organization produces huge volumes of custom products. 
B)  the organization produces huge volumes of identical products. 
C)  the flow of raw materials is constant. 
D)  combined with a process layout. 
E)  all of these

Question 2

Wiki is a Web site that allows anyone with access, inside or outside the organization, to create, share, and edit content through a simple, browser-based user interface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____ displays a document on more than one user's screen and allows all the users to see changes or comments as they are made by one person.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intranet 
B)  Groupware 
C)  Extranet 
D)  Middleware 
E)  Hardware 
A)  Intranet 
B)  Groupware 
C)  Extranet 
D)  Middleware 
E)  Hardware

Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of the process layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Potential economies of scale 
B)  It facilitates group problem solving 
C)  It facilitates teamwork 
D)  All of these 
E)  Potential economies of scale and group problem solving 
A)  Potential economies of scale 
B)  It facilitates group problem solving 
C)  It facilitates teamwork 
D)  All of these 
E)  Potential economies of scale and group problem solving

Question 5

In ____, staffing flexibility enhanced.

Accepted Answer

A)  process layout 
B)  product layout 
C)  cellular layout 
D)  fixed-position layout 
E)  one position layout 
A)  process layout 
B)  product layout 
C)  cellular layout 
D)  fixed-position layout 
E)  one position layout

Question 6

Radio-frequency identification uses electronic tags that can identify and track individual items such as books, automobiles, or even people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____ refers to raw facts and figures that in and of themselves may not be useful.

Accepted Answer

A)  Information 
B)  Technology 
C)  Data 
D)  E-commerce 
E)  EDI 
A)  Information 
B)  Technology 
C)  Data 
D)  E-commerce 
E)  EDI

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

____________________ are unsummarized and unanalyzed facts and figures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are unsummarized and unanalyzed facts and...

Question 10

Peer to peer software allows individual computers to talk directly with other PC's without an intermediary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A networked information system that collects, processes, and provides information about an organization's entire enterprise, from identification of customer needs and receipt of orders to distribution of products and receipt of payments is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

enterprise

Question 12

____________________ is formally defined as the field of management that specializes in the production of goods and services and uses special tools and techniques for solving manufacturing problems.

Accepted Answer

Operations

Question 13

____ is any business that takes place by digital processes over a computer network rather than in physical space.

Accepted Answer

A)  P2P Technology 
B)  Brick and mortar 
C)  Recruiting 
D)  Intranet 
E)  E-business 
A)  P2P Technology 
B)  Brick and mortar 
C)  Recruiting 
D)  Intranet 
E)  E-business

Question 14

Why do companies try to keep inventory low?

Accepted Answer

A)  It keeps production stable. 
B)  Money that is not tied up with inventory can be used for other purposes. 
C)  The lower the inventory, the more flexibility the company has. 
D)  It keeps the employment in check. 
E)  It keeps the raw materials market balanced. 
A)  It keeps production stable. 
B)  Money that is not tied up with inventory can be used for other purposes. 
C)  The lower the inventory, the more flexibility the company has. 
D)  It keeps the employment in check. 
E)  It keeps the raw materials market balanced.

Question 15

In operations management, problems can be hidden with large inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The product remains in one location and the required tasks and equipment are brought to it with a product layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Data are facts that are raw, unsummarized, and unanalyzed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____________________ file sharing allows PCs to communicate directly with one another over the Internet, bypassing central databases, servers, control points, and Web pages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ file sharing allows PCs to communicate...

Question 19

Differentiate between intranet and extranet.

Accepted Answer

Intranet is a computer network that uses

Question 20

A computer-based information system that provides information and supports effective managerial decision making is known as a(n) ____ information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  operations 
B)  management 
C)  peer 
D)  social 
E)  uniform 
A)  operations 
B)  management 
C)  peer 
D)  social 
E)  uniform

The product layout is most efficient when

Wiki is a Web site that allows anyone with access, inside or outside the organization, to create, share, and edit content through a simple, browser-based user interface.

____ displays a document on more than one user's screen and allows all the users to see changes or comments as they are made by one person.

Which of the following is an advantage of the process layout?

In ____, staffing flexibility enhanced.

Radio-frequency identification uses electronic tags that can identify and track individual items such as books, automobiles, or even people.

____ refers to raw facts and figures that in and of themselves may not be useful.

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.

____________________ are unsummarized and unanalyzed facts and figures.

Peer to peer software allows individual computers to talk directly with other PC's without an intermediary.

A networked information system that collects, processes, and provides information about an organization's entire enterprise, from identification of customer needs and receipt of orders to distribution of products and receipt of payments is called a(n) ____________________.

____________________ is formally defined as the field of management that specializes in the production of goods and services and uses special tools and techniques for solving manufacturing problems.

____ is any business that takes place by digital processes over a computer network rather than in physical space.

Why do companies try to keep inventory low?

In operations management, problems can be hidden with large inventories.

The product remains in one location and the required tasks and equipment are brought to it with a product layout.

Data are facts that are raw, unsummarized, and unanalyzed.

____________________ file sharing allows PCs to communicate directly with one another over the Internet, bypassing central databases, servers, control points, and Web pages.

Differentiate between intranet and extranet.

A computer-based information system that provides information and supports effective managerial decision making is known as a(n) ____ information system.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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Exam 19: Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

The product layout is most efficient when

Wiki is a Web site that allows anyone with access, inside or outside the organization, to create, share, and edit content through a simple, browser-based user interface.

____ displays a document on more than one user's screen and allows all the users to see changes or comments as they are made by one person.

Which of the following is an advantage of the process layout?

In ____, staffing flexibility enhanced.

Radio-frequency identification uses electronic tags that can identify and track individual items such as books, automobiles, or even people.

____ refers to raw facts and figures that in and of themselves may not be useful.

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.

____________________ are unsummarized and unanalyzed facts and figures.

Peer to peer software allows individual computers to talk directly with other PC's without an intermediary.

A networked information system that collects, processes, and provides information about an organization's entire enterprise, from identification of customer needs and receipt of orders to distribution of products and receipt of payments is called a(n) ____________________.

____________________ is formally defined as the field of management that specializes in the production of goods and services and uses special tools and techniques for solving manufacturing problems.

____ is any business that takes place by digital processes over a computer network rather than in physical space.

Why do companies try to keep inventory low?

In operations management, problems can be hidden with large inventories.

The product remains in one location and the required tasks and equipment are brought to it with a product layout.

Data are facts that are raw, unsummarized, and unanalyzed.

____________________ file sharing allows PCs to communicate directly with one another over the Internet, bypassing central databases, servers, control points, and Web pages.

Differentiate between intranet and extranet.

A computer-based information system that provides information and supports effective managerial decision making is known as a(n) ____ information system.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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