flexibility of craft production.
References
True / False Difficulty: 2 Medium
TB TF Qu. 01-31
Lean production
systems
incorporate
the...
Learning Objective:
01-08 Briefly
describe the
historical evolution
of operations
management.
32.
Award: 10.00 points
TB TF Qu. 01-32 As an abstraction of reality, a model is a...
As an abstraction of reality, a model is a simplified version of a real phenomenon.
True
False
Models are valuable abstractions and simplifications of real, complex phenomena.
References
True / False Difficulty: 1 Easy
TB TF Qu. 01-32
As an
abstraction of
reality, a model
is a...
Learning Objective:
01-07 Explain the
key aspects of
operations
management
decision making.
33.
Award: 10.00 points
TB TF Qu. 01-33 Services can be stored and...
Services can be stored and are not provided “on demand.”
True
False
Unlike manufactured goods, services cannot be stored. Instead, they must be provided “on
demand.”
References
True / False Difficulty: 1 Easy
TB TF Qu. 01-33
Services can be
stored and...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Identify
similarities and
differences between
production and
service operations.
34.
Award: 10.00 points
TB MC Qu. 01-34 In addition to operations, which of the...
In addition to operations, which of the following is considered a "line" function?
accounting
finance
IT
procurement
sales
Operations and sales are considered line functions.
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: 1 Easy
TB MC Qu. 01-
34 In addition to
operations,
which of the...
Learning Objective:
01-03 Explain the
importance of
learning about
operations
management.
35.
Award: 10.00 points
TB MC Qu. 01-35 Marketing personnel and product...
Marketing personnel and product designers must work closely with operations to successfully
develop and produce new products because operations personnel can best judge how
_____________ new product designs will be.
marketable
segmentable
manufacturable
profitable
nameable
Greater understanding of operations helps marketing personnel and product designers better
interact with operations personnel to ensure the manufacturability of their new product designs.
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: 2 Medium
TB MC Qu. 01-
35 Marketing
personnel and
product...
Learning Objective:
01-03 Explain the
importance of
learning about
operations
management.
36.
Award: 10.00 points
TB MC Qu. 01-36 Managing the supply chain has become more...
Managing the supply chain has become more important as a result of firms increasing their levels of
overtime.
outsourcing.
marketing.
promotions.
shipping.
By buying more goods and services rather than producing them themselves, firms are increasing
their levels of outsourcing, thereby increasing the need to manage the supply chain.
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: 1 Easy
TB MC Qu. 01-
36 Managing
the supply chain
has become
more...
Learning Objective:
01-11 Explain the
need to manage the
supply chain.
37.
Award: 10.00 points
TB MC Qu. 01-37 Which of the following would tend to increase...
Which of the following would tend to increase the importance of supply chain management?
increased supply chain stability
lower levels of outsourcing
reduced competitive pressures
increased globalization
greater emphasis on local markets
Increased globalization leads to longer lead times, increased shipping distances, greater
opportunities for disruption of deliveries, more heterogeneous markets and sources of supply, and
greater sources of uncertainty.
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: 1 Easy
TB MC Qu. 01-37
Which of the
following would
tend to
increase...
Learning Objective:
01-11 Explain the
need to manage the
supply chain.
38.
Award: 10.00 points
TB MC Qu. 01-38 In their chief role of...
In their chief role of _________, operations managers exert considerable influence over the degree
to which the goals and objectives of the organization are realized.
promoter/salesman
designer/builder
planner/decision maker