Which of the following is NOT considered a Green initiative?
a.
Expanding globalization
b.
Reducing packaging
c.
Recycling
d.
Buying locally
e.
Conserving water and energy use - ANSWER expanding globalization
There are only two professional associations involved in the field of operations
management.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
There are many functions:
* Logistics
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,• Accounting
• Information Systems (IS)
• Purchasing
• Human Resources
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Maintenance
• Product Design
Concerns about global warming and pollution have caused governments to impose
stricter environmental regulations on businesses.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
Quantitative techniques are often quick and practical techniques for many decisions.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
The responsibilities of operations managers classified as planning activities include:
a.forecasting, planning, organizing, and directing.
b.organizing departments, subcontracting, supplier contracts, and staffing.
c.scheduling, job assignments, purchasing, and logistics.
d.inventory, production pace, quality, and costs.
e.capacity, location, layout, and mix of products. - ANSWER e. capacity, location,
layout, and mix of products.
The responsibilities of operations managers classified as controlling activities are:
2
,a.forecasting, planning, organizing, and directing.
b.organizing departments, subcontracting, supplier contracts, and staffing.
c.inventory, production pace, quality, and costs.
d.scheduling, job assignments, purchasing, and logistics.
e.capacity, location, layout, and mix of products. - ANSWER c. inventory, production
pace, quality, and costs.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of service operations?
a.Low uniformity of output.
b.Intangible output.
c.Easy measurement of productivity.
d.High customer contact.
e.High labour content. - ANSWER c.Easy measurement of productivity.
Tactical planning and control activities involve making decisions about all of the
following EXCEPT:
a.material requirements planning.
b.scheduling.
c.location of facilities.
d.inventory management.
e.project management. - ANSWER c. location of facilities
Value-added refers to the cost of the inputs required to produce goods and services.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
Management information systems (MIS) are concerned with providing management with
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, the information it needs to effectively manage.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
An example of an operations control decision is the choice of location.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
Design decisions are usually strategic and long term, while planning decisions are
tactical and medium term.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
Many operations management decisions can be described as trade-offs.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
Storing an item earlier than the scheduled delivery date is an example of a value adding
activity.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
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a.
Expanding globalization
b.
Reducing packaging
c.
Recycling
d.
Buying locally
e.
Conserving water and energy use - ANSWER expanding globalization
There are only two professional associations involved in the field of operations
management.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
There are many functions:
* Logistics
1
,• Accounting
• Information Systems (IS)
• Purchasing
• Human Resources
• Manufacturing and Engineering
• Maintenance
• Product Design
Concerns about global warming and pollution have caused governments to impose
stricter environmental regulations on businesses.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
Quantitative techniques are often quick and practical techniques for many decisions.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
The responsibilities of operations managers classified as planning activities include:
a.forecasting, planning, organizing, and directing.
b.organizing departments, subcontracting, supplier contracts, and staffing.
c.scheduling, job assignments, purchasing, and logistics.
d.inventory, production pace, quality, and costs.
e.capacity, location, layout, and mix of products. - ANSWER e. capacity, location,
layout, and mix of products.
The responsibilities of operations managers classified as controlling activities are:
2
,a.forecasting, planning, organizing, and directing.
b.organizing departments, subcontracting, supplier contracts, and staffing.
c.inventory, production pace, quality, and costs.
d.scheduling, job assignments, purchasing, and logistics.
e.capacity, location, layout, and mix of products. - ANSWER c. inventory, production
pace, quality, and costs.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of service operations?
a.Low uniformity of output.
b.Intangible output.
c.Easy measurement of productivity.
d.High customer contact.
e.High labour content. - ANSWER c.Easy measurement of productivity.
Tactical planning and control activities involve making decisions about all of the
following EXCEPT:
a.material requirements planning.
b.scheduling.
c.location of facilities.
d.inventory management.
e.project management. - ANSWER c. location of facilities
Value-added refers to the cost of the inputs required to produce goods and services.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
Management information systems (MIS) are concerned with providing management with
3
, the information it needs to effectively manage.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
An example of an operations control decision is the choice of location.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
Design decisions are usually strategic and long term, while planning decisions are
tactical and medium term.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
Many operations management decisions can be described as trade-offs.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
Storing an item earlier than the scheduled delivery date is an example of a value adding
activity.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER False
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