They provide a simplified representation of a design problem.
They ignore unimportant details, concentrating on the most important aspects of a
situation.
They may be based on mathematical representations or graphical schematics.
They provide abstract representations of a design problem.
They are limited to representations of objective quantitative factors.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 01-06 Describe the
key aspects of operations management
decision making.
73.
Award: 10.00 points
74.
Award: 10.00 points
Which of the following is not true about the systems approach?
It recognizes the importance of taking into account the impact on all parts of the system.
It emphasizes interrelationships among subsystems.
It concentrates on efficiency within subsystems.
It becomes essential whenever something is being redesigned or improved.
The objectives of the whole take precedence over those of any one part.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 01-06 Describe the
key aspects of operations management
decision making.
Which is not a quantitative technique to problem solving?
Linear programming
Queuing techniques
Statistical techniques
Heuristic approach
Forecasting techniques
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: Hard Learning Objective: 01-06 Describe the
key aspects of operations management
decision making.
75.
Award: 10.00 points
76.
Award: 10.00 points
Dealing with the fact that certain aspects of any management situation are more important than
others is called:
analysis of trade-offs.
sensitivity analysis.
establishing priorities.
analysis of variance.
decision analysis.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 01-06 Describe the
key aspects of operations management
decision making.
The fact that improvements in a few key areas of operations will have more impact than many
improvements in less significant areas is referred to as the ___________.
forecasting approach
Pareto phenomenon
productivity challenge
analysis of trade-offs
ethical dilemma
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 01-06 Describe the
key aspects of operations management
decision making.
77.
Award: 10.00 points
78.
Award: 10.00 points
Which of the following developments related to the historical evolution of operations management
is the oldest?
The human relations movement advocated by Mayo, Maslow, and Hertzberg.
The introduction of the moving assembly line by Henry Ford.
Scientific management principles espoused by Frederick Taylor.
The principle of division of labour documented in Adam Smith's book The Wealth of
Nations .
The influence of Japanese management practices.
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 01-07 Briefly describe
the historical evolution of operations
management.
Which of the following is not properly matched?
Mathematical model for inventory management-Elton Mayo
Division of labour-Adam Smith
Scientific Management-F. W. Taylor
Motion study-Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
Moving assembly line-Henry Ford
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 01-07 Briefly describe
the historical evolution of operations
management.
79.
Award: 10.00 points
80.
Award: 10.00 points
Which of the following is not a major trend influencing the strategies of manufacturing
organizations?
Globalization
The Internet and e-commerce
Introduction of mass production
Supply chain management
Technological advances
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Multiple Choice Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 01-08 Identify the
major trends that affect operations
management.
Operating at minimum cost and time is referred to as ___________.
Value added
Efficiency
Effectiveness
Trade-offs
Economies of scale
References
Multiple Choice Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective: 01-01 Define the term
operations management and identify
operations management jobs.