CORRECT SPRING LATEST SOLUTION AID
GRADE A+
• Question 1
0 out of 2 points
Process selection choices affect all parts of the firm and thus involve all
functional areas along with general management.
Selected
Answer: False
Correct
Answer: True
Answer (pp. 79, see last paragraph of
Feedback:
section 4.8).
• Question 2
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Make-to-stock (MTS) and make-to-order (MTO) process choices each offer
relative advantages and disadvantages. Which of the following statements
concerning MTS and MTO is true?
Selected [None Given]
Answer:
Correct
Answer: MTO typically allows for higher flexibility in product
design offerings.
• Question 3
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The second common phase of product development focuses on product
design. Which of the following is not an activity of the product design?
Selected [None Given]
Answer:
Correct
Answer: Management commitment of project funding to
build product
• Question 4
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, Batch flow production systems have a number of characteristics. Which of
the following is typically not a characteristic of batch flow production
systems?
Selected [None Given]
Answer:
Correct
Answer: Throughput ratios (TR) commonly exceeding
70 percent
• Question 5
0 out of 2 points
The interfunctional approach is usually the best way to develop new
products since it includes both market and technological considerations in
the new product design.
Selected [None
Answer: Given]
Correct
Answer: True
• Question 6
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Quality Function Deployment is also referred to as a house of quality
chart.
Selected [None
Answer: Given]
Correct
Answer: True
• Question 7
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An organization's strategy must be chosen such that it is linked with
product plans and management's competitive priorities. Which company
below is most likely to choose a batch flow production system?
Selected [None Given]
Answer:
Correct
Answer: Company 3: Manufactures customized products with an
emphasis on flexible product designs.
• Question 8
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Which of these factors should a company consider while deciding upon a
certain process choice?
Selected [None Given]
Answer: