Question 1

The product layout is sometimes called which of the following?
A) a customized layout
B) a process layout
C) an assembly-line layout
D) an intermittent layout

Accepted Answer

The product layout is also referred to as an assembly-line layout, as it involves arranging the machinery and equipment in a sequence to facilitate a continuous flow of production. A customized layout is designed to cater to the specific needs and requirements of the customers, while a process layout involves grouping machines by function. An intermittent layout is used for job shops or batch production, where products are produced in small quantities.

Question 2

Which of the following businesses would be LEAST likely to use an intermittent process?
A) a print shop
B) an oil refinery
C) a tax service
D) a bakery

Accepted Answer

An oil refinery is a continuous process, with a constant flow of inputs and outputs that require a non-stop operation. In contrast, the other three options are more likely to use intermittent processes, where production occurs in batches or based on customer demand.

Question 3

Which of the following businesses is most likely to consider proximity to raw materials when locating a new manufacturing plant?
A) a manufacturer of eyeglasses
B) a light bulb manufacturer
C) a company that cans vegetables
D) a computer manufacturer

Accepted Answer

A company that cans vegetables is most likely to consider proximity to raw materials when locating a new manufacturing plant because their production process is heavily reliant on fresh and local produce. Eyeglass, light bulb, and computer manufacturers require a variety of materials that can be sourced from different locations and do not necessarily need to be located near the raw materials.

Question 4

DaimlerChrysler decided not to build a $750 million plant in southeast Georgia in spite of the state's spending $24 million to purchase the property and an additional $36 million to prepare the site specifically for DaimlerChrysler.Which of the following factors was offered?
A) availability of customers
B) proximity of raw materials
C) low labour costs
D) local incentives

Accepted Answer

The mention of "local incentives" in the question indicates that this was a factor offered as a reason for DaimlerChrysler's decision not to build the plant, and the fact that the state spent $36 million to prepare the site for DaimlerChrysler suggests that local incentives were a significant factor in this case. The other options (availability of customers, proximity of raw materials, and low labour costs) are not mentioned in the question and cannot be inferred as factors in DaimlerChrysler's decision.

Question 5

Which of the following is a production technique that uses small,self-contained work stations and has each perform all or most of the tasks necessary to complete a manufacturing order?
A) MRP manufacturing
B) cellular manufacturing
C) robotics
D) work station production

Accepted Answer

The production technique described in the question is cellular manufacturing, where small self-contained workstations are utilized to perform all or most tasks required to complete a manufacturing order. MRP manufacturing is a system for managing inventory and production processes, robotics is the use of robots in manufacturing processes, and work station production is a broad term that could refer to any production technique that utilizes work stations.

Question 6

A German company specializes in building laboratory rooms for handling dangerous viruses and bacteria.Each room is designed to have a completely separate life support system that allows the users to examine and identify the viruses and bacteria without contaminating any other area.Which type of layout would be used to construct such a room?
A) a fixed-position layout
B) a static layout
C) a process layout
D) a stationary layout

Accepted Answer

A fixed-position layout is best suited for constructing such a room because the room is stationary and all the materials, equipment, and personnel needed for construction will need to be brought to the site. The construction of such a room is complex and requires specialized equipment, so it's more efficient to have a single location for the construction process rather than moving it.

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of the intermittent process?
A) short production runs
B) high volume
C) standardized products
D) low variety of products

Accepted Answer

Intermittent process is characterized by short production runs, which means that production is not continuous but rather in batches or small quantities. This is in contrast to continuous processes that have high volume and run continuously without interruption. Intermittent processes also have a high variety of products and may produce products that are customized or tailored to specific customer needs. Therefore, choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they are not characteristics of intermittent processes.

Question 8

A system that utilizes long production runs resulting in high-volume,standardized products is called which of the following processes?
A) continuous
B) controllable
C) customized
D) intermittent

Accepted Answer

A system that utilizes long production runs resulting in high-volume, standardized products is known as a continuous process. This type of process is typically used to produce homogeneous goods, such as chemicals, gasoline, or paper.

Question 9

What are the three main types of facility layouts?
A) intermittent, variable, and customized
B) fixed position, variable, and service
C) product, process, and fixed position
D) process, product, and service

Accepted Answer

The three main types of facility layouts are product layout (grouping similar activities together), process layout (grouping similar processes together), and fixed position layout (keeping the product in one place and bringing the resources to it). Option C correctly identifies these three types of layouts. Options A and B do not accurately describe the types of layouts. Option D includes service as a type of layout, but service is not a layout itself but rather an activity or process that can be incorporated into any of the three main types of facility layouts.

Question 10

A process layout is best for a company that has which of the following?
A) repeated routine operations
B) a high volume of products
C) a wide variety of products
D) long production runs

Accepted Answer

A process layout is best for a company that has a wide variety of products, as this type of layout allows for flexibility in production and can accommodate different types of products and production processes. A process layout may not be the best choice for companies with high volume or long production runs, as these situations may benefit more from a product layout. Repeated routine operations may also be better suited for a product layout.

Question 11

What is the purchasing function sometimes known as?
A) coordination
B) a buying procedure
C) procurement
D) delivery

Accepted Answer

The purchasing function is commonly known as procurement.

Question 12

Cellular manufacturing combines aspects of which of the following?
A) fixed-position and assembly-line layouts
B) process and product layouts
C) fixed-position and process layouts
D) intermittent and continuous production

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cellular manufacturing combines aspects of which of...

Question 13

Which of the following manufacturers would be most likely to use a product layout?
A) a small print shop
B) a company that manufactures the helium balloon characters used in a parade
C) a manufacturer of customized air filters
D) a motorcycle manufacturer

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following manufacturers would be...

Question 14

What is the physical arrangement of a production facility called?
A) process
B) layout
C) capacity
D) resources

Accepted Answer

The physical arrangement of a production facility is called the layout, which refers to the way that machines, equipment, and other resources are arranged within a facility in order to optimize production processes and efficiency.

Question 15

Which of the following companies would be LEAST likely to use the continuous process?
A) a plywood plant
B) a bakery
C) a chemical company
D) an oil refinery

Accepted Answer

A bakery is least likely to use the continuous process as it involves the production of goods in a continuous flow without any breaks, whereas in a bakery, the production process involves multiple stages, such as mixing, kneading, baking, and packaging, which are carried out in batches. On the other hand, plywood plants, chemical companies, and oil refineries involve processes that are more suited for continuous production.

Question 16

Cherokee Spring Mill produces four varieties of cornmeal based on how finely the corn is ground.The mill makes long production runs of high volume.Cherokee Spring Mill uses which of the following processes?
A) intermittent
B) centralized
C) customized
D) continuous

Accepted Answer

The fact that Cherokee Spring Mill produces high volume and long production runs suggests that they use a continuous production process.

Question 17

What is the goal of cellular manufacturing?
A) to eliminate shrinkage
B) to reduce customer defection
C) to create a team environment
D) to create a zero-defect environment

Accepted Answer

Cellular manufacturing aims to create a team environment where groups of machines or workstations are arranged in a way that facilitates a smooth production flow, often for families of products. This setup enhances communication, collaboration, and efficiency among workers, fostering a more cohesive and productive team environment.

Question 18

Which of the following layouts arranges work flow around the production process and has all workers performing similar tasks are grouped together?
A) assembly
B) intermittent
C) process
D) product line

Accepted Answer

The process layout arranges work flow around the production process, with all workers performing similar tasks grouped together. This layout is best for custom or low-volume production because it allows for flexibility in the sequence of operations and can accommodate a variety of products or services.

Question 19

Products that are difficult to move out of a plant once they are manufactured,such as ocean-going vessels and room-sized murals,are usually manufactured in which of the following layouts?
A) a fixed-position layout
B) a centralized layout
C) a customized layout
D) a static layout

Accepted Answer

A fixed-position layout is designed for producing large, complex products that are difficult to move once they are manufactured. This layout involves bringing all the resources to the location where the product will be built, rather than moving the product through the manufacturing process. This layout is ideal for building items like ocean-going vessels and room-sized murals.

Question 20

Levi Strauss was strongly praised when it announced it was leaving China in 1993 because of the country's poor human rights record.However,China is also an inexpensive place to manufacture clothing,and in spite of its announcement,Levi did not stop making clothing in China.Which of the following facility location factors was most likely instrumental in Levi's deciding to continue operating its facility in China?
A) nearness to customers
B) proximity to raw materials
C) availability of production inputs
D) access to transportation

Accepted Answer

The availability of production inputs, including inexpensive labor, was likely the most important factor in Levi's decision to continue operating its facility in China despite concerns about human rights.

Quiz 15: Achieving World-Class Operations Management

The product layout is sometimes called which of the following?

Which of the following businesses would be LEAST likely to use an intermittent process?

Which of the following businesses is most likely to consider proximity to raw materials when locating a new manufacturing plant?

DaimlerChrysler decided not to build a $750 million plant in southeast Georgia in spite of the state's spending $24 million to purchase the property and an additional $36 million to prepare the site specifically for DaimlerChrysler.Which of the following factors was offered?

Which of the following is a production technique that uses small,self-contained work stations and has each perform all or most of the tasks necessary to complete a manufacturing order?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the intermittent process?

A system that utilizes long production runs resulting in high-volume,standardized products is called which of the following processes?

What are the three main types of facility layouts?

A process layout is best for a company that has which of the following?

What is the purchasing function sometimes known as?

Cellular manufacturing combines aspects of which of the following?

Which of the following manufacturers would be most likely to use a product layout?

What is the physical arrangement of a production facility called?

Which of the following companies would be LEAST likely to use the continuous process?

Cherokee Spring Mill produces four varieties of cornmeal based on how finely the corn is ground.The mill makes long production runs of high volume.Cherokee Spring Mill uses which of the following processes?

What is the goal of cellular manufacturing?

Which of the following layouts arranges work flow around the production process and has all workers performing similar tasks are grouped together?

Products that are difficult to move out of a plant once they are manufactured,such as ocean-going vessels and room-sized murals,are usually manufactured in which of the following layouts?