Question 1

ERP software enables multiple firms to manage all of their operations on the basis of a single, integrated set of corporate data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements best reflects the approach state and local governments take to influence the location decisions of businesses? State and local governments:

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A)   often engage in fierce competition to attract businesses, including the offer of tax breaks, zoning changes, and financial aid.
B)   try to avoid competition with other areas, because such competition usually backfires and creates ill will.
C)   no longer pursue new businesses, because they have found that attempts to attract businesses are usually too expensive to justify the results.
D)   work primarily through the federal government and the Small Business Administration to obtain financial assistance for firms seeking to locate in their area.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Transformation, Inc., builds machinery and robots that can assemble a variety of autos and trucks including light pick-up trucks, two-seater sports cars, luxury sedans, full-size vans, and SUVs. Transformation sells products to companies that require ___________.

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A)   micro-engineering.
B)   flexible manufacturing.
C)   continuous production.
D)   multiple output processing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Featured Furnishings is a company that specializes in producing custom-made furniture. A continuous production process would be the most efficient way for Featured Furnishings to produce its products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the reasons mass production techniques lost favor is that, despite their ability to keep costs relatively low, mass production lacks flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Telecommuting has diminished in popularity as a strategy for linking employees with work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One valid criticism of modern production planning methods such as ERP and MRP is that there is no way to use recent advances in information technology (IT) with these systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When considering the issue of facility location, it is important to find an isolated location so that work can get done without interruption from customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An example of a(n)  __________ is building a new home on a lot.

Accepted Answer

A)   product layout
B)   process layout
C)   modular layout
D)   fixed-position layoutE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The goal of lean manufacturing is to:

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A)   keep inventories of finished goods as high as possible.
B)   produce goods and services with less of everything that goes into the process.
C)   produce a very limited variety of goods.
D)   become more self-sufficient by producing major components rather than buying them.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Some companies will locate their production facilities near their suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Flexible manufacturing systems use machines that are designed to do a multitude of tasks so that they can produce a variety of goods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Operations managers have learned that quality control is not a never-ending process. Just before you add packaging to the finished product, official company inspectors do a random spot-check. All inspections have to occur at the end of a production run because only then can the inspector see the total finished product in order to determine if quality is jeopardized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In __________, machines are designed to do multiple tasks so that they can produce a variety of products.

Accepted Answer

A)   systems engineering
B)   microdesign
C)   modular construction
D)   flexible manufacturingE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is an important part of operations management?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determining the best means of financing the firm's operations
B)   Developing the best advertising strategy to promote a firm's products
C)   Deciding whether to pay a dividend to the firm's stockholders
D)   Choosing the best location for a firm's facilitiesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Review the PERT Network below: If it takes 1, 2, or 3 weeks for each activity (represented by a box)  to be completed, the critical path is represented by:

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A)   the path that begins with "Start" and continues with all boxes labeled with No. 1.
B)   the path that begins with "Start," continues with all boxes labeled with No. 2, and concludes with "Finish."
C)   the path that begins with "Start," continues with one box labeled with No. 2, proceeds with all boxes labeled with No. 3, and concludes with "Finish."
D)   the path that begins with "Start," continues with all boxes labeled with No. 1, and concludes with "Finish." E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The resurgence of U.S. manufacturing firms in recent years can be credited to:

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A)   the government's willingness to implement policies designed to protect U.S. firms from low-cost foreign competition.
B)   a decision by many U.S. manufacturers to drastically reduce costs by making more extensive use of mass-production techniques.
C)   a number of significant changes in both the production techniques and management styles used by U.S. firms.
D)   a relaxation of government laws that has allowed manufacturing firms to merge more easily, thus achieving stronger market positions.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

In today's quality control programs, emphasis is placed on:

Accepted Answer

A)   producing goods at the lowest possible cost.
B)   keeping labor costs as low as possible.
C)   achieving customer satisfaction.
D)   detecting errors at the end of the production process before the goods are shipped to customers.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

When firms successfully produce products, they create form utility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In recent years, operations management has become more focused on providing services, because that is where the growth and profit potential is greatest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Production and Operations Management

An example of a(n) __________ is building a new home on a lot.

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One valid criticism of modern production planning methods such as ERP and MRP is that there is no way to use recent advances in information technology (IT) with these systems.

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In __________, machines are designed to do multiple tasks so that they can produce a variety of products.

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Flexible manufacturing systems use machines that are designed to do a multitude of tasks so that they can produce a variety of goods.

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Which of the following is an important part of operations management?

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Review the PERT Network below: If it takes 1, 2, or 3 weeks for each activity (represented by a box) to be completed, the critical path is represented by:

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Some companies will locate their production facilities near their suppliers.

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In recent years, operations management has become more focused on providing services, because that is where the growth and profit potential is greatest.

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Which of the following statements best reflects the approach state and local governments take to influence the location decisions of businesses? State and local governments:

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The goal of lean manufacturing is to:

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One of the reasons mass production techniques lost favor is that, despite their ability to keep costs relatively low, mass production lacks flexibility.

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When considering the issue of facility location, it is important to find an isolated location so that work can get done without interruption from customers.

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When firms successfully produce products, they create form utility.

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In today's quality control programs, emphasis is placed on:

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The resurgence of U.S. manufacturing firms in recent years can be credited to:

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Telecommuting has diminished in popularity as a strategy for linking employees with work.

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Featured Furnishings is a company that specializes in producing custom-made furniture. A continuous production process would be the most efficient way for Featured Furnishings to produce its products.

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Transformation, Inc., builds machinery and robots that can assemble a variety of autos and trucks including light pick-up trucks, two-seater sports cars, luxury sedans, full-size vans, and SUVs. Transformation sells products to companies that require ___________.

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ERP software enables multiple firms to manage all of their operations on the basis of a single, integrated set of corporate data.

Correct Answer
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Exam 9: Production and Operations Management

An example of a(n) __________ is building a new home on a lot.

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One valid criticism of modern production planning methods such as ERP and MRP is that there is no way to use recent advances in information technology (IT) with these systems.

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In __________, machines are designed to do multiple tasks so that they can produce a variety of products.

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Flexible manufacturing systems use machines that are designed to do a multitude of tasks so that they can produce a variety of goods.

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Which of the following is an important part of operations management?

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Review the PERT Network below: If it takes 1, 2, or 3 weeks for each activity (represented by a box) to be completed, the critical path is represented by:

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Some companies will locate their production facilities near their suppliers.

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In recent years, operations management has become more focused on providing services, because that is where the growth and profit potential is greatest.

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Which of the following statements best reflects the approach state and local governments take to influence the location decisions of businesses? State and local governments:

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The goal of lean manufacturing is to:

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One of the reasons mass production techniques lost favor is that, despite their ability to keep costs relatively low, mass production lacks flexibility.

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When considering the issue of facility location, it is important to find an isolated location so that work can get done without interruption from customers.

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When firms successfully produce products, they create form utility.

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In today's quality control programs, emphasis is placed on:

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The resurgence of U.S. manufacturing firms in recent years can be credited to:

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Telecommuting has diminished in popularity as a strategy for linking employees with work.

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Featured Furnishings is a company that specializes in producing custom-made furniture. A continuous production process would be the most efficient way for Featured Furnishings to produce its products.

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Transformation, Inc., builds machinery and robots that can assemble a variety of autos and trucks including light pick-up trucks, two-seater sports cars, luxury sedans, full-size vans, and SUVs. Transformation sells products to companies that require ___________.

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ERP software enables multiple firms to manage all of their operations on the basis of a single, integrated set of corporate data.

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