Which of the following statements about Layouts is correct? - AnswersProcess layouts are suited for Job
Shop and Batch process types
Which of the following are examples of Information Technology used in operations? Select all -
Answers1. E-commerce, email and the internet
2. Bar codes and radio frequency tags on goods for identification and tracking
A Job Shop Process type is chosen when a ______ volume of high-variety goods are produced with a
relatively high degree of flexibility in operation. - Answerslow
Put the steps of line alancing in rank order with 1 being the first and 4 being the last step. - Answers1.
Assign tasks one at a time to the line, starting at the first workstation.
2. Calculate which tasks will fit the workstation being loaded
3. Apply heuristic rules if multiple tasks are possible
4. Use the tie-breaker rule if necessary
All of the following statements about from-to charts are correct except which? - AnswersLow values
between departments usually signify high adjacency needs.
Choose the word below which best describe the work in continuous processing. - Answers1. Non-
discrete output
2. No variety
What parallel operations management activity is performed concurrently with process selection, the
decisions for which are strategic, long-lasting and difficult to change after implementation? -
AnswersCapacity planning
A muther grid may be more useful than from-to charts for assigning department locations because of
which of the following? - AnswersCovers multiple dimensions of adjacency and ranks the importance of
closeness.
Which of the following statements about process (Functional) layouts is/are correct? - Answers1.
equipment is arranged by type rather than by processing sequence
2. Process layouts are common in Service environments
3. Process layouts often use higher skilled labor than Product layouts do
A batch process type is selected when a _______ volume and _______ variety of goods or services is
planned. - Answersmoderate/ moderate
, What is the definition of a Fixed-position layout? - AnswersThe item being worked on remains stationary
and workers, materials and equipment move as needed.
Which of the following statement about process selection is/are correct? - Answers1. Process selection
can involve a substantial investment in equipment.
2. Mismatches between operations capabilities and market demand can negatively impact
competitiveness.
Which of the following statments about cycle time is/are correct? - Answers1. Cycle time is a
determinant of the number of workstations.
2. Maximum cycle time is sum of all task times.
3. Cycle time is the maximum time allowed at each workstation before the work moves on.
Rank on the different types of automation technology in terms of ease of making changes to it once
implemented, with 1 being the easiest to change. - Answers1. Flexible
2. Programmable
3. Fixed
The three primary questions which guide the process selection concern. - AnswersVariety, Flexibility,
and Volume
Which of the following statements about designing process layouts is/are correct? - Answers1. Some
large organizations with multiple locations will use a standard design.
2. Some departments need to be close to each other while others need to be far away.
3. Challenging process layout design concern customization factors.
A Project process type is unlike the other four types in that is for work that is ________ with a unique
set of objectives to be accomplished in a __________ time frame. - Answersnonroutine/limited
Before tasks are assigned to workstations what must be known? - Answers1. Heuristic Rules
2. Cycle time
3. Task Order of Precedence
Which statement best describes the main objective in designing product layouts? - AnswersTo arrange
workers and machines in the sequence that the operations will be performed
What are some other external factors which might influence process layout design? - Answers1. Ability
to design a safe environment for employees and customers.