Production and Operations Management Multiple Choice Questions and Answers | Production and Operations Management MCQs Quiz

Questions
1 The work measurement method that is most often used for setting time standards for a job is:
A The work sampling method
B The predetermined data approach
C The elemental standard data approach
D The time study method

Answer:The time study method
2 Which is not a disadvantage of specialization?
A Boredom
B Little opportunity to progress
C Low cost to replace a worker
D Limited flexibility to change the process

Answer:Low cost to replace a worker
3 The 5 steps of making a work sample study include all of the following except:
A Estimate the proportion of time of the activity of interest
B State the desired accuracy in the study results
C Determine the specific times observations are to be made
D Change the specific time observations to make them convenient

Answer:Change the specific time observations to make them convenient
4 Assume that a normal cycle time for a set of transactions is 35 seconds and an allowance rate for fatigue is 15%. Determine the hourly transaction-processing rate based on the standard time in seconds for each lottery transaction.
A 90
B 103
C 716
D None of the above

Answer:90
5 Work measurement sets time standards that are necessary for all of the following reasons except:
A To schedule work and allocate capacity
B To scare employees
C To provide an objective basis for motivation
D To bid for new contracts

Answer:To scare employees
6 Which of the following is not a trend in job design?
A Quality control
B Cross training
C Jobs for life
D Team approaches

Answer:Jobs for life
7 The work measurement method that eliminates the need for time studies is:
A The predetermined data approach
B The work sampling method
C The elemental standard data approach
D The time study method

Answer:The predetermined data approach
8 Work sampling offers all the following advantages over time study except:
A No timing device required
B Less employee influence
C The sample time can be easily changed
D A complete breakdown of all the elements of a job

Answer:A complete breakdown of all the elements of a job
9 Disadvantages of the predetermined data approach include:
A The reduction of the sources of error inherent in time studies
B The ability to set standards for new jobs before production begins
C The reduction of the need for performance ratings
D The need to break work into micromotions

Answer:The need to break work into micromotions
10 Job enrichment includes all of the following except:
A Horizontal enrichment
B Vertical enrichment
C Diagonal enrichment
D Both A and B

Answer:Diagonal enrichment
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