Question 1

Define facilities layout and state why it is important. Describe product layout with examples.

Accepted Answer

Facilities layout is the way in which ma

Question 2

Explain improving efficiency and the factors that help enhance this process.

Accepted Answer

Increasing the efficiency of an organiza

Question 3

A production system is the system that an organization uses to acquire inputs, convert inputs into outputs, and dispose of the outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Responsibilities of a member of a self-managed work team are generally those of ________ in a non-self-managed work team.

Accepted Answer

A)  assembly line workers 
B)  non-managerial employees 
C)  top-level managers 
D)  first-line managers 
A)  assembly line workers 
B)  non-managerial employees 
C)  top-level managers 
D)  first-line managers

Question 5

Ford Motor Company reorganized its procurement process by simplifying and streamlining the process itself and as a result was able to cut the size of the accounts payable department by 95 percent. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  retrenchment 
B)  kanban 
C)  kaizen 
D)  reengineering 
A)  retrenchment 
B)  kanban 
C)  kaizen 
D)  reengineering

Question 6

Linda takes a job with a manufacturing firm, and she is appointed to a self-managed work team. As a member of a self-managed work team, she should expect to be involved in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  learning all team tasks 
B)  setting the company vision 
C)  closely supervising the team 
D)  reducing job-to-job movement 
A)  learning all team tasks 
B)  setting the company vision 
C)  closely supervising the team 
D)  reducing job-to-job movement

Question 7

What is the advantage of maintaining buffer stocks of inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It brings down storage costs. 
B)  It supports a JIT inventory system. 
C)  It helps deal with unpredictable supplies. 
D)  It helps quickly identify defective stocks. 
A)  It brings down storage costs. 
B)  It supports a JIT inventory system. 
C)  It helps deal with unpredictable supplies. 
D)  It helps quickly identify defective stocks.

Question 8

Blaze Blends, a metal alloy maker, wants to measure the efficiency of the energy inputs at its factory. It needs to use a formula to calculate ________ productivity.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee 
B)  partial 
C)  total factor 
D)  labor 
A)  employee 
B)  partial 
C)  total factor 
D)  labor

Question 9

A manufacturing organization using a JIT system can achieve major cost savings as a result of ________ inventory turnover and ________ inventory holding costs.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing; decreasing 
B)  increasing; increasing 
C)  increasing; decreasing 
D)  decreasing; increasing 
A)  decreasing; decreasing 
B)  increasing; increasing 
C)  increasing; decreasing 
D)  decreasing; increasing

Question 10

Describe the products that most customers prefer.

Accepted Answer

Given that satisfying customer demands i

Question 11

The total amount of raw materials and component parts that an organization has on hand is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  buffer 
B)  layout 
C)  inventory 
D)  facilities 
A)  buffer 
B)  layout 
C)  inventory 
D)  facilities

Question 12

In a self-managed work team, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the typical team consists of 5 to 10 members 
B)  each member specializes in any one area of work 
C)  team members delegate responsibility to supervisors 
D)  a tall organizational hierarchy is created 
A)  the typical team consists of 5 to 10 members 
B)  each member specializes in any one area of work 
C)  team members delegate responsibility to supervisors 
D)  a tall organizational hierarchy is created

Question 13

In measuring the total factor productivity of an organization, which of the following is an example of the contribution of the raw materials to output production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of tons of iron ore required to make one ton of steel 
B)  Total number of units of energy consumed 
C)  Number of man hours required to process raw materials 
D)  Total number of employees required to operate the machinery 
A)  Number of tons of iron ore required to make one ton of steel 
B)  Total number of units of energy consumed 
C)  Number of man hours required to process raw materials 
D)  Total number of employees required to operate the machinery

Question 14

A product layout is most likely to be used in a ________ assembly line.

Accepted Answer

A)  jet aircraft 
B)  car 
C)  gas turbine 
D)  custom furniture 
A)  jet aircraft 
B)  car 
C)  gas turbine 
D)  custom furniture

Question 15

Discuss the reasons why managers design production systems to be more responsive to customers.

Accepted Answer

Because satisfying customers is so impor

Question 16

The management of efficiency is an extremely important issue in most organizations, because increased efficiency generally helps ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease technology use 
B)  decrease production costs 
C)  increase product price 
D)  increase inventory size 
A)  decrease technology use 
B)  decrease production costs 
C)  increase product price 
D)  increase inventory size

Question 17

Goods and services that are dependable, reliable, able to do what they were designed for and satisfying characterize ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  efficiency 
B)  conditioning 
C)  warranties 
D)  quality 
A)  efficiency 
B)  conditioning 
C)  warranties 
D)  quality

Question 18

In production process, a jet airplane assembly line would be an example of a ________ layout.

Accepted Answer

A)  product 
B)  process 
C)  fixed-position 
D)  hybrid 
A)  product 
B)  process 
C)  fixed-position 
D)  hybrid

Question 19

A technique that uses IT to develop an ongoing relationship with buyers to maximize the value an organization can deliver to them over time is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  customer relationship management 
B)  total quantity management 
C)  customer experience management 
D)  customer perception measurement 
A)  customer relationship management 
B)  total quantity management 
C)  customer experience management 
D)  customer perception measurement

Question 20

Which of the following describes self-managing work teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members are too specialized to fill in for absent coworkers. 
B)  Each member reports to two first-line managers. 
C)  Cost savings arise from eliminating supervisors. 
D)  Members misuse the greater autonomy given to them. 
A)  Members are too specialized to fill in for absent coworkers. 
B)  Each member reports to two first-line managers. 
C)  Cost savings arise from eliminating supervisors. 
D)  Members misuse the greater autonomy given to them.

Define facilities layout and state why it is important. Describe product layout with examples.

Explain improving efficiency and the factors that help enhance this process.

A production system is the system that an organization uses to acquire inputs, convert inputs into outputs, and dispose of the outputs.

Responsibilities of a member of a self-managed work team are generally those of ________ in a non-self-managed work team.

Ford Motor Company reorganized its procurement process by simplifying and streamlining the process itself and as a result was able to cut the size of the accounts payable department by 95 percent. This is an example of ________.

Linda takes a job with a manufacturing firm, and she is appointed to a self-managed work team. As a member of a self-managed work team, she should expect to be involved in ________.

What is the advantage of maintaining buffer stocks of inventory?

Blaze Blends, a metal alloy maker, wants to measure the efficiency of the energy inputs at its factory. It needs to use a formula to calculate ________ productivity.

A manufacturing organization using a JIT system can achieve major cost savings as a result of inventory turnover and inventory holding costs.

Describe the products that most customers prefer.

The total amount of raw materials and component parts that an organization has on hand is known as ________.

In a self-managed work team, ________.

In measuring the total factor productivity of an organization, which of the following is an example of the contribution of the raw materials to output production?

A product layout is most likely to be used in a ________ assembly line.

Discuss the reasons why managers design production systems to be more responsive to customers.

The management of efficiency is an extremely important issue in most organizations, because increased efficiency generally helps ________.

Goods and services that are dependable, reliable, able to do what they were designed for and satisfying characterize ________.

In production process, a jet airplane assembly line would be an example of a ________ layout.

A technique that uses IT to develop an ongoing relationship with buyers to maximize the value an organization can deliver to them over time is ________.

Which of the following describes self-managing work teams?

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Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Managing Ethics and Diversity

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Leaders and Leadership

Effective Team Management

Building and Managing Human Resources

Communication and Information Technology Management

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Define facilities layout and state why it is important. Describe product layout with examples.

Explain improving efficiency and the factors that help enhance this process.

A production system is the system that an organization uses to acquire inputs, convert inputs into outputs, and dispose of the outputs.

Responsibilities of a member of a self-managed work team are generally those of ________ in a non-self-managed work team.

Ford Motor Company reorganized its procurement process by simplifying and streamlining the process itself and as a result was able to cut the size of the accounts payable department by 95 percent. This is an example of ________.

Linda takes a job with a manufacturing firm, and she is appointed to a self-managed work team. As a member of a self-managed work team, she should expect to be involved in ________.

What is the advantage of maintaining buffer stocks of inventory?

Blaze Blends, a metal alloy maker, wants to measure the efficiency of the energy inputs at its factory. It needs to use a formula to calculate ________ productivity.

A manufacturing organization using a JIT system can achieve major cost savings as a result of ________ inventory turnover and ________ inventory holding costs.

Describe the products that most customers prefer.

The total amount of raw materials and component parts that an organization has on hand is known as ________.

In a self-managed work team, ________.

In measuring the total factor productivity of an organization, which of the following is an example of the contribution of the raw materials to output production?

A product layout is most likely to be used in a ________ assembly line.

Discuss the reasons why managers design production systems to be more responsive to customers.

The management of efficiency is an extremely important issue in most organizations, because increased efficiency generally helps ________.

Goods and services that are dependable, reliable, able to do what they were designed for and satisfying characterize ________.

In production process, a jet airplane assembly line would be an example of a ________ layout.

A technique that uses IT to develop an ongoing relationship with buyers to maximize the value an organization can deliver to them over time is ________.

Which of the following describes self-managing work teams?

The Management Process Today

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Managing Ethics and Diversity

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Leaders and Leadership

Effective Team Management

Building and Managing Human Resources

Communication and Information Technology Management

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A manufacturing organization using a JIT system can achieve major cost savings as a result of inventory turnover and inventory holding costs.