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(1)
Measurements taken at various points in the transformation process for control purposes are called:.
[A]
Plans.
[B]
Directions.
[C]
Controls.
[D]
Feedback.
(2)
Manufacturing work sent to other countries is called:
[A]
Downsized.
[B]
Outsourced.
[C]
Internationalization.
[D]
vertical integration.
(3)
Repetitive processing results in output that is:
[A]
Highly standardized.
[B]
Highly customized.
[C]
Partially customized.
[D]
None of the given options.
Answer: Partially customized.
(4)
Automation is preferred because it:
[A]
Offers lesser dependence on workers.
[B]
Results in reduction in variable cost.
[C]
Offers easy handling of repetitive work.
[D]
All of the given options.
Answer: All of the given options.
(5)
What type of process would a paper mill be most likely to use?
[A]
Continuous flow.
[B]
Project.
[C]
Job shop.
[D]
Flow shop.
(6)
Product design and process selection are examples of ______________ decisions.
[A]
financial.
[B]
tactical.
[C]
system design.
[D]
system operation.
(7)
Which of the following is an example of a Service Business?
[A]
Law firm.
[B]
Hospital.
[C]
Bank.
[D]
Retail store.
E
All of the above.
Answer: All of the above.
(8)
Which of the following is not a characteristic of service operations?
[A]
intangible output.
[B]
high customer contact.
[C]
high labor content.
[D]
easy measurement of productivity.
Answer: easy measurement of productivity.
(9)
Which one is not generally considered an advantage of using models for decision-making?
[A]
Providing a systematic approach to problem solving.
[B]
Emphasizing quantitative information..
[C]
Providing an exact representation of reality.
[D]
Enabling managers to answer "what if" questions.
Answer: Providing an exact representation of reality.
(10)
Which of the following does not relate to system design?
[A]
altering the system capacity.
[B]
location of facilities.
[C]
inventory management.
[D]
selection and acquisition of equipment.
Answer: inventory management.