Operations Management Exam
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Which of the following does not represent reasons for globalizing operations?
A. improve supply chain
B. reduce costs
C. reduce responsiveness
D. Attract and retain global talent
E. All of the above are valid reasons for globalizing operations - ANSWER C.
Reduce responsiveness
Which of the following is the best example of competing on low-cost leadership?
A. a firm produces its product with less raw material waste than its competitors.
B. A firm advertises more than its competitors
C. a firm's research and development department generates many ideas for a
new product
, D. a firm offers more reliable products than its competitors
E. a Firm's products are introduced into the market faster than its competitors' products
- ANSWER A. a firm produces its product with less raw material waste than
its competitors.
The ability of an organization to produce goods or services that have some uniqueness
in their characteristics is
A competing on productivity
B. Competing on flexibility
C. Competing on differentiation
D. Time-based competitions
E. Mass production - ANSWER C. Competing on differentiation
According to the authors, which of the following strategic concepts allow firms
to achieve their missions?
A. Distinctive competency, Cost leadership, and experience
B. Differentiation, distinctive competency, quality leadership, and capacity
Questions Solved 100% Correct
Which of the following does not represent reasons for globalizing operations?
A. improve supply chain
B. reduce costs
C. reduce responsiveness
D. Attract and retain global talent
E. All of the above are valid reasons for globalizing operations - ANSWER C.
Reduce responsiveness
Which of the following is the best example of competing on low-cost leadership?
A. a firm produces its product with less raw material waste than its competitors.
B. A firm advertises more than its competitors
C. a firm's research and development department generates many ideas for a
new product
, D. a firm offers more reliable products than its competitors
E. a Firm's products are introduced into the market faster than its competitors' products
- ANSWER A. a firm produces its product with less raw material waste than
its competitors.
The ability of an organization to produce goods or services that have some uniqueness
in their characteristics is
A competing on productivity
B. Competing on flexibility
C. Competing on differentiation
D. Time-based competitions
E. Mass production - ANSWER C. Competing on differentiation
According to the authors, which of the following strategic concepts allow firms
to achieve their missions?
A. Distinctive competency, Cost leadership, and experience
B. Differentiation, distinctive competency, quality leadership, and capacity
