MNB1601 ASSIGNMENT 04
Due 29 April 2024
Question 1
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The improvement of the operational process of a business is seen as a further
(and probably even more important) activity of the operations manager. Which
one of the following is a prerequisite for any improvement?
Select one:
a.
Failure recovery
b.
Quality determination
c.
Performance measurement
,d.
Performance evaluation
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The correct answer is: Performance measurement
Question 2
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The operations function is that function in the business primarily aimed at
________________ .
Select one:
a.
the utilisation of resources to manufacture products or render services
b.
personnel directly responsible for managing operations
c.
activities relating to the production of products
d.
responding to market demands and needs
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The correct answer is: the utilisation of resources to manufacture products or
render services
Question 3
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The new and improved multi-level terminal at OR Tambo International Airport will
help passengers move quickly between the original domestic terminal and the
international terminal. The positive result of doing things fast is ___________ .
Select one:
a.
higher quality
b.
lower cost
c.
shorter lead times
d.
better service
, Feedback
The correct answer is: shorter lead times
Question 4
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Owing to high popularity, hotels charge tourists high rates during the holiday.
During the off-season periods, hotels offer much lower rates with the hope of
attracting guests in order to fill up their capacity. What type of capacity plan is
used here to accommodate variations in demand?
Select one:
a.
Level capacity plan
b.
Chase-demand plan
c.
Demand management plan
d.
Production plan
Due 29 April 2024
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Flag question
Question text
The improvement of the operational process of a business is seen as a further
(and probably even more important) activity of the operations manager. Which
one of the following is a prerequisite for any improvement?
Select one:
a.
Failure recovery
b.
Quality determination
c.
Performance measurement
,d.
Performance evaluation
Feedback
The correct answer is: Performance measurement
Question 2
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
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Question text
The operations function is that function in the business primarily aimed at
________________ .
Select one:
a.
the utilisation of resources to manufacture products or render services
b.
personnel directly responsible for managing operations
c.
activities relating to the production of products
d.
responding to market demands and needs
,Feedback
The correct answer is: the utilisation of resources to manufacture products or
render services
Question 3
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Flag question
Question text
The new and improved multi-level terminal at OR Tambo International Airport will
help passengers move quickly between the original domestic terminal and the
international terminal. The positive result of doing things fast is ___________ .
Select one:
a.
higher quality
b.
lower cost
c.
shorter lead times
d.
better service
, Feedback
The correct answer is: shorter lead times
Question 4
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
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Question text
Owing to high popularity, hotels charge tourists high rates during the holiday.
During the off-season periods, hotels offer much lower rates with the hope of
attracting guests in order to fill up their capacity. What type of capacity plan is
used here to accommodate variations in demand?
Select one:
a.
Level capacity plan
b.
Chase-demand plan
c.
Demand management plan
d.
Production plan
