Question 1

Lean production systems use a highly skilled work force and flexible equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following does not relate to system design?

Accepted Answer

A)  altering the system capacity
B)  location of facilities
C)  inventory management
D)  selection and acquisition of equipment
E)  physical arrangement of departmentsF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Special-purpose technology is a common way of offering increased customization in manufacturing or services without taking on additional labor costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Many operations management decisions can be described as tradeoffs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Operations and sales are the two ________ functions in businesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic
B)  tactical
C)  support
D)  value-adding
E)  lineF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Among Ford's many contributions was the introduction of mass production, using the concept of interchangeable parts and division of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Prior to the Industrial Revolution, goods were produced primarily by craftsmen or their apprentices using custom made parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which is not a significant difference between manufacturing and service operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  cost per unit
B)  uniformity of output
C)  labor content of jobs
D)  customer contact
E)  measurement of productivityF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

The value of outputs is measured by the prices customers are willing to pay for goods or services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The use of models will guarantee the best possible decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Operations Management

The use of models will guarantee the best possible decisions.

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The value of outputs is measured by the prices customers are willing to pay for goods or services.

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Prior to the Industrial Revolution, goods were produced primarily by craftsmen or their apprentices using custom made parts.

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Among Ford's many contributions was the introduction of mass production, using the concept of interchangeable parts and division of labor.

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Operations and sales are the two ________ functions in businesses.

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Many operations management decisions can be described as tradeoffs.

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Lean production systems use a highly skilled work force and flexible equipment.

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Which of the following does not relate to system design?

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Special-purpose technology is a common way of offering increased customization in manufacturing or services without taking on additional labor costs.

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Which is not a significant difference between manufacturing and service operations?

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Exam 1: Introduction to Operations Management

The use of models will guarantee the best possible decisions.

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The value of outputs is measured by the prices customers are willing to pay for goods or services.

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Prior to the Industrial Revolution, goods were produced primarily by craftsmen or their apprentices using custom made parts.

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Among Ford's many contributions was the introduction of mass production, using the concept of interchangeable parts and division of labor.

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Operations and sales are the two ________ functions in businesses.

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Many operations management decisions can be described as tradeoffs.

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Lean production systems use a highly skilled work force and flexible equipment.

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Which of the following does not relate to system design?

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Special-purpose technology is a common way of offering increased customization in manufacturing or services without taking on additional labor costs.

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Which is not a significant difference between manufacturing and service operations?

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