Question 1

The methods analysis chart which describes the overall sequence of operations, transportation, storage, delays, and inspection is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  flow process chart. 
B)  worker-machine chart. 
C)  gang process chart. 
D)  simultaneous-motion chart. 
E)  time/efficiency chart. 
A)  flow process chart. 
B)  worker-machine chart. 
C)  gang process chart. 
D)  simultaneous-motion chart. 
E)  time/efficiency chart.

Question 2

A methods and measurements analyst needs to develop a time standard for a certain task. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r } 
\text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \
\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 84 & 76 & 80 & 84 & 76
\end{array}$$ What is the observed time for this task?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 seconds 
B)  84 seconds 
C)  160 seconds 
D)  240 seconds 
E)  400 seconds 
A)  80 seconds 
B)  84 seconds 
C)  160 seconds 
D)  240 seconds 
E)  400 seconds

Question 3

Therbligs are basic elemental motions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The owner of Touchdown Sports Bar wants to develop a time standard for the task of mixing a specialty cocktail. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his bartenders perform this task seven times with an average of 90 seconds and a standard deviation of five seconds. What is the standard time for this task if the bartender worked at a 20 percent faster pace than is average, and an allowance of 10 percent of job time is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  135 seconds 
B)  123.8 seconds 
C)  118.8 seconds 
D)  120 seconds 
E)  112.5 seconds 
A)  135 seconds 
B)  123.8 seconds 
C)  118.8 seconds 
D)  120 seconds 
E)  112.5 seconds

Question 5

In a stopwatch time study, adjusting the normal time by an allowance factor for normal delays and interruptions results in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  observed time. 
B)  normal time. 
C)  standard time. 
D)  allowance time. 
E)  performance rating time. 
A)  observed time. 
B)  normal time. 
C)  standard time. 
D)  allowance time. 
E)  performance rating time.

Question 6

One disadvantage of specialization is worker dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Job enrichment involves giving a workers a greater share of the total task, which is why they feel enriched.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ergonomics is an important part of job design to consider when we automate the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Given the following work sampling data, based upon 100 random observations of a particular worker: $$\begin{array} { l c } 
\text { Activity } & \text { Times Observed } \
\hline \text { A } & 20 \
\text { B } & 50 \
\text { C } & 10 \
\text { Others } & 20
\end{array}$$ For a confidence level of 95.44 percent and a maximum error of .04, what should be the sample size for estimating the proportion of time spent performing activity B?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the following work sampling data, based...

Question 10

Which of the following statements should not characterize an operations strategy toward the design of work systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturing technology is the heart of a business. 
B)  Workers can make or break a business. 
C)  Workers can be a valuable source of insights. 
D)  A spirit of cooperation can contribute to success. 
E)  Workers can be proud and respected. 
A)  Manufacturing technology is the heart of a business. 
B)  Workers can make or break a business. 
C)  Workers can be a valuable source of insights. 
D)  A spirit of cooperation can contribute to success. 
E)  Workers can be proud and respected.

Question 11

Time-based systems compensate employees according to the time they have worked and the amount of output they produce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The methods analysis chart which describes the overall sequence of operations, transportation, storage, delays, and inspection is a:

A methods and measurements analyst needs to develop a time standard for a certain task. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results: Observation 1 2 3 4 5 Time (seconds) 84 76 80 84 76 What is the observed time for this task?

Therbligs are basic elemental motions.

In a stopwatch time study, adjusting the normal time by an allowance factor for normal delays and interruptions results in the:

One disadvantage of specialization is worker dissatisfaction.

Job enrichment involves giving a workers a greater share of the total task, which is why they feel enriched.

Ergonomics is an important part of job design to consider when we automate the system.

Which of the following statements should not characterize an operations strategy toward the design of work systems?

Time-based systems compensate employees according to the time they have worked and the amount of output they produce.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Extension: Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Extension: Decision Theory

Process Selection and Facility Layout

Extension: Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

Extension: The Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Extension: Acceptance Sampling

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Jit and Lean Operations

Extension: Maintenance

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

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Exam 7: Work Design and Measurement

The methods analysis chart which describes the overall sequence of operations, transportation, storage, delays, and inspection is a:

A methods and measurements analyst needs to develop a time standard for a certain task. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results: Observation 1 2 3 4 5 Time (seconds) 84 76 80 84 76 What is the observed time for this task?

Therbligs are basic elemental motions.

In a stopwatch time study, adjusting the normal time by an allowance factor for normal delays and interruptions results in the:

One disadvantage of specialization is worker dissatisfaction.

Job enrichment involves giving a workers a greater share of the total task, which is why they feel enriched.

Ergonomics is an important part of job design to consider when we automate the system.

Which of the following statements should not characterize an operations strategy toward the design of work systems?

Time-based systems compensate employees according to the time they have worked and the amount of output they produce.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Extension: Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Extension: Decision Theory

Process Selection and Facility Layout

Extension: Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

Extension: The Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Extension: Acceptance Sampling

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Jit and Lean Operations

Extension: Maintenance

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

Filters