Question 1

Mass production relies heavily standardization, mechanization, and which of the following?
A) reliability
B) efficiency
C) specialization
D) uniformity

Accepted Answer

Specialization is necessary in mass production because it involves breaking down the manufacturing process into smaller, repetitive tasks that can be executed by workers who have specialized skills for that particular task. This allows for greater efficiency and speed, which are essential in mass production. While reliability, efficiency, and uniformity are also important factors in mass production, they are not as closely tied to the use of specialization.

Question 2

Which of the following is the opposite of mass production?
A) customization
B) niche manufacturing
C) individualization
D) specified production

Accepted Answer

Mass production is the production of large quantities of identical products, while customization is the production of products that are tailored to the individual needs of customers.

Question 3

Production and operations management involves three main types of decisions that are made at three different stages. At which stage is the focus on controlling quality and costs?
A) tactical control
B) production planning
C) defect elimination
D) operational control

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The activities of operations managers are best described by which of the following?
A) They face the challenge of combining people and other resources to produce high-quality products.
B) They do not decide which products the company should produce but act on the decisions of upper management.
C) They work closely with people in the marketing and production departments only.
D) They control about one-quarter of a company's assets.

Accepted Answer

Operations managers are responsible for overseeing the production process, ensuring that resources like labor, materials, and equipment are used efficiently to create high-quality products. They must balance the demands of customers, the constraints of the company's resources, and the goals set by upper management.

Answer: B
 This statement is inaccurate. Operations managers are often involved in product development decisions and may play a key role in determining which products the company produces.

Answer: C
 This statement is also inaccurate. Operations managers work with a variety of departments, including marketing, engineering, and finance, to ensure that production processes run smoothly.

Answer: D
 While operations managers may have control over a significant portion of a company's assets, it is difficult to quantify this precisely without more information about the company's overall structure and resources.

Question 5

There is a standard approach to butchering a steer; however, after standardized preparation, the meat is tailored to meet individual needs and desires. This is an example of which type of production?
A) niche manufacturing
B) just-in-time production
C) individualized production
D) mass customization

Accepted Answer

This is an example of mass customization, where products are produced using mass-production techniques but are customized to satisfy specific customer needs or desires.

Question 6

Which of the following is the process that converts inputs into outputs that can then be sold as goods and services?
A) production
B) marketing
C) specialization
D) mechanization

Accepted Answer

Production is the process of transforming inputs (such as raw materials, labor, and capital) into outputs (goods and services) that can be sold in the market. This process includes activities such as sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, assembling, packaging, and quality control. Marketing, on the other hand, refers to the activities that a company undertakes to promote and sell its products, while specialization and mechanization are related to the specific methods and techniques used in the production process.

Question 7

Spalding produces large numbers of golf balls all at once. Spalding puts the golf balls in inventory and distributes them around the world. Which of the following type of production is Spalding using?
A) production-to-order
B) mass production
C) custom production
D) process production

Accepted Answer

Spalding is using mass production, where large numbers of identical products are produced and stored in inventory for distribution.

Question 8

What is the way in which a good is made or a service is provided?
A) production process
B) production layout
C) general production
D) production design

Accepted Answer

The production process refers to the steps and activities involved in the creation of a good or the provision of a service. This includes everything from obtaining raw materials to manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. It is a crucial aspect of operations management, as it determines how efficiently and effectively a business can produce its goods or services.

Question 9

Production and operations management involves three main types of decisions that are made at three different stages. The final stage of operations management focuses on which of the following?
A) inventory control
B) improving production and operations
C) production planning
D) establishing critical paths

Accepted Answer

The final stage of operations management involves making decisions that focus on improving production and operations. This includes identifying areas for optimization, implementing process improvements, and ensuring efficient utilization of resources to meet production goals. While inventory control, production planning, and establishing critical paths are all important aspects of operations management, they are typically addressed in earlier stages of the process.

Question 10

Which of the following is the combining of natural resources, human resources, and capital to produce goods and services?
A) marketing
B) specialization
C) utilization
D) production

Accepted Answer

Production is the process of combining natural resources, human resources, and capital to produce goods and services. It involves transforming inputs into outputs through various production processes. Marketing involves promoting and selling goods and services to customers, specialization refers to focusing on a specific area of expertise, and utilization refers to the efficient use of resources.

Question 11

The aspect of operations management in which the company considers its resources and its own strategic goals in an effort to determine the best production methods is known as which of the following?
A) efficiency optimization
B) operations maximization
C) production planning
D) establishing critical paths

Accepted Answer

Production planning involves evaluating resources and strategic goals to determine the best production methods. Efficiency optimization and operations maximization are related concepts but do not necessarily involve considering the company's resources and goals to the same extent as production planning. Establishing critical paths is a technique used in project management to identify the most essential tasks and ensure they are completed on time.

Question 12

The emphasis on keeping manufacturing costs low by producing uniform products by using repetitive and standardized process is part of which of the following?
A) centralized production
B) mass production
C) uniform production
D) standard production

Accepted Answer

The emphasis on producing uniform products by using repetitive and standardized processes is a characteristic of mass production. Mass production aims to keep manufacturing costs low through efficient and standardized processes, which enable the production of large quantities of identical products at a low cost per unit. Centralized production, uniform production, and standard production may also have similar aims, but none of these concepts specifically emphasize the use of repetitive and standardized processes as a means of achieving low costs.

Question 13

What is the ability to manufacture many goods at once?
A) centralized production
B) open production
C) general production
D) mass production

Accepted Answer

Mass production refers to the ability to manufacture many goods at once. The other choices (A, B, and C) do not accurately describe this concept.

Question 14

When a thermometer manufacturer combines glass tubing, mercury, red dye, paint, plastic, and metal to make thermometers, it is an example of which of the following?
A) distribution
B) materialization
C) production
D) marketing

Accepted Answer

The combination of materials to create thermometers is the production process, where raw materials are transformed into finished products.

Question 15

In which type of production are goods produced using mass-production techniques up to a point, then production is custom tailored to the needs or desires of individual customers?
A) individualized production
B) niche manufacturing
C) mass customization
D) just-in-time production

Accepted Answer

Mass customization is the type of production where goods are initially produced using mass-production techniques but are later customized according to the individual needs and desires of customers. This allows companies to achieve economies of scale in production while still satisfying individual customer preferences.

Question 16

Which of the following is the management of the production conversion process for both goods and services?
A) total quality control
B) operations management
C) manufacturing
D) specialization

Accepted Answer

Operations management is the management of the production conversion process for both goods and services. Total quality control refers to the process of ensuring that a product or service meets the desired quality standards, while manufacturing refers specifically to the production of physical goods. Specialization refers to the process of focusing on a particular area or task within a larger process.

Question 17

Production and operations management involves three main types of decisions that are made at three different stages. The first type of decision to be made involves which of the following?
A) establishing critical paths
B) production planning
C) improving production and operations
D) inventory control

Accepted Answer

The first stage in production and operations management is production planning, which involves making decisions about what products to produce, how much to produce, and when to produce them.

Question 18

Operations management is best described as which of the following?
A) the management of the production conversion process
B) a combination of strategic and tactical management activities
C) the process of turning product research into new product development
D) how the company is managed on a day-to-day basis

Accepted Answer

Operations management is primarily concerned with the management of the production conversion process, which involves transforming inputs (such as raw materials, labor, and capital) into finished goods or services. While it may involve strategic and tactical decisions, it mainly focuses on the day-to-day operational aspects of the organization. It is not directly related to product research or new product development.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the four important decisions that must be made in production planning?
A) facility layout
B) employee allocation
C) resource planning
D) site selection

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT one...

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of production?
A) mass customization
B) customization
C) customized production
D) mass production

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT one...

Quiz 15: Achieving World-class Operations Management

Mass production relies heavily standardization, mechanization, and which of the following?

Which of the following is the opposite of mass production?

Production and operations management involves three main types of decisions that are made at three different stages. At which stage is the focus on controlling quality and costs?

The activities of operations managers are best described by which of the following?

There is a standard approach to butchering a steer; however, after standardized preparation, the meat is tailored to meet individual needs and desires. This is an example of which type of production?

Which of the following is the process that converts inputs into outputs that can then be sold as goods and services?

Spalding produces large numbers of golf balls all at once. Spalding puts the golf balls in inventory and distributes them around the world. Which of the following type of production is Spalding using?

What is the way in which a good is made or a service is provided?

Production and operations management involves three main types of decisions that are made at three different stages. The final stage of operations management focuses on which of the following?

Which of the following is the combining of natural resources, human resources, and capital to produce goods and services?

The aspect of operations management in which the company considers its resources and its own strategic goals in an effort to determine the best production methods is known as which of the following?

The emphasis on keeping manufacturing costs low by producing uniform products by using repetitive and standardized process is part of which of the following?

What is the ability to manufacture many goods at once?

When a thermometer manufacturer combines glass tubing, mercury, red dye, paint, plastic, and metal to make thermometers, it is an example of which of the following?

In which type of production are goods produced using mass-production techniques up to a point, then production is custom tailored to the needs or desires of individual customers?

Which of the following is the management of the production conversion process for both goods and services?

Production and operations management involves three main types of decisions that are made at three different stages. The first type of decision to be made involves which of the following?

Operations management is best described as which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four important decisions that must be made in production planning?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of production?