Test-Bank-for-Heizer-Operations

For which of the following operations would a fixed-position layout be most appropriate? a. assembling automobiles b. producing TV sets c. constructing a highway tunnel or bridge d. refining of crude oil e. running an insurance agency c (Fixed-position layout, difficult) 35. Because the fixed-position layout problem is so difficult to solve on-site, operations managers a. virtually never employ this layout strategy b. utilize this approach only for construction projects such as bridges and office towers c. increase the size of the site d. often complete as much of the project as possible off-site e. utilize this layout only for defense contractors d (Fixed-position layout, moderate) 36. One factor impacting the fixed-position layout strategy is a. minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product b. requiring frequent contact close to one another c. the provision of low-cost storage with low-cost material handling d. the movement of material to the limited storage areas around the site e. balancing product flow from one work station to the next d (Fixed-position layout, moderate) 37. The type of layout which features departments or other functional groupings in which similar activities are performed is a. process-oriented b. product-oriented c. fixed-position d. mass production e. unit production a (Process-oriented layout, moderate) 38. One of the major advantages of process-oriented layouts is a. high equipment utilization b. large work-in-process inventories c. flexibility in equipment and labor assignment d. smooth and continuous flow of work e. none of the above c (Process-oriented layout, moderate) 39. The main issue in designing process layouts concerns the relative positioning of a. safety devices b. departments c. raw materials d. entrances, loading docks, etc. e. supervisors to their employees b (Process-oriented layout, moderate)