Question

q1 In a high volume, repetitive manufacturing environment, a cost advantage is often pursued with what type of facility layout (process)?

Select one:

a.

Job shop

b.

Flow shop

c.

Batch process

d.

Intermittent layout

q2 Which of the following is NOT one the major performance objectives the operations function may emphasize in order to achieve a competitive advantage?

Select one:

a.

Production technology

b.

Sustainability

c.

Quality

d.

Speed

e.

Low cost per unit

q3 The Operations function refers to:

Select one:

a.

transformative processes.

b.

labor recruiting and training processes.

c.

capital fundraising processes.

d.

cost allocation processes.

Answer 1

Answer 1 - (c) Batch process. It  is a process whereby a product does not come continuously but rather comes in groups resulting in high volume and a cost advantage.

Answer 2 - (a) Production technology. The performance objectives the operations function may emphasize in order to achieve a competitive advantage are cost, quality, flexibility , dependability and speed.

Answer 3 - (a.) transformative processes. Operations managers are responsible for planning and controlling the transformation process as well as it's interfaces. manufacturing operations and serviices are defined as transformation processes.