Traffic counts and demographic analysis of drawing area are associated with:
A) the center-of-gravity method.
B) manufacturing location decisions.
C) service location decisions.
D) the transportation model.
E) locational cost-volume analysis. -answer-c
Location analysis techniques typically employed by service organizations include:
A) the factor rating method.
B) the center-of-gravity method.
C) purchasing power analysis of area.
D) traffic counts.
E) all of the above. -answer-e
*Which of the following is most likely to affect the location decision of a service firm
rather than a manufacturing firm?*
A) energy and utility costs
B) attitude toward unions
C) parking and access
D) cost of shipping finished goods
E) labor costs -answer-c
Which of the following is a location analysis technique typically employed by a service
organization?
A) purchasing power analysis
B) linear programming
C) queuing theory
D) transportation method
E) locational cost-volume analysis -answer-a
A jewelry store is more likely than a jewelry manufacturer to consider ________ in
making a location decision.
A) transportation costs
B) cost of raw materials
C) appearance/image of the location
D) quality of life
E) taxes -answer-c
Which of the following is a location analysis technique typically employed by a
manufacturing organization?
A) transportation method
B) queuing theory
C) correlation analysis and traffic counts
,D) simulation
E) demographic analysis -answer-a
Which of the following assumptions is NOT associated with strategies for goods-
producing location decisions?
A) Most major costs can be identified explicitly for each site.
B) Focus on identifiable costs.
C) High customer-contact issues are critical.
D) Intangible costs can be evaluated.
E) Location is a major determinant of cost. -answer-c
*Which of the following is most likely to affect the location strategy of a manufacturing
firm?*
A) appearance/image of the area
B) utility costs
C) purchasing power of drawing area
D) competition in the area
E) parking availability -answer-b
Geographic information systems can assist the location decision by:
A) automating center-of-gravity problems.
B) computerizing factor-rating analysis.
C) combining geography with demographic analysis.
D) updating transportation method solutions.
E) providing good Internet placement for virtual storefronts. -answer-c
Which of the following is NOT one of McDonald's "seven major innovations"?
A) the Happy Meal
B) drive-through windows
C) breakfast menus
D) play areas
E) self-service kiosks -answer-a
*The objective of layout strategy is to:*
A) minimize cost.
B) develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm's competitive
requirements.
C) maximize flexibility.
D) minimize space used.
E) maximize worker satisfaction. -answer-b
*The ________ layout's main objective is to equalize the task time for each station.*
A) work cell
B) fixed position
C) office
D) job shop
,E) product oriented -answer-e
*A hospital's layout most closely resembles which of the following?*
A) product oriented
B) work cell
C) job shop
D) project
E) retail -answer-c
*What layout strategy deals with low-volume, high-variety production?*
A) fixed-position layout
B) retail layout
C) warehouse layout
D) office layout
E) process-oriented layout -answer-e
"A special arrangement of machinery and equipment to focus on production of a single
product or group of related products" describes what layout type?
A) fixed-position layout
B) intermittent production
C) job shop
D) work cell
E) warehouse layout -answer-d
A good layout requires determining:
A) material handling equipment.
B) capacity and space requirements.
C) environment and aesthetics.
D) cost of moving between various work areas.
E) all of the above -answer-e
Which of the statements below best describes office layout?
A) positions workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for movement of
information
B) addresses the layout requirements of large, bulky projects such as ships and
buildings
C) seeks the best personnel and machine utilization in repetitive or continuous
production
D) allocates shelf space and responds to customer behavior
E) deals with low-volume, high-variety production -answer-a
Deloitte & Touche solved the empty desk problem by:
A) assigning permanent desks.
B) implementing a "hoteling" program.
C) creating open offices.
D) no longer allowing employees to work from home.
, E) reducing the number of allowable sick days per employee. -answer-b
In the office relationship chart, which rating reflects the highest importance for two
departments' closeness to each other?
A) A
B) E
C) I
D) O
E) X -answer-a
Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts?
A) downsizing
B) globalization
C) environmental issues
D) off-site employees
E) health issues -answer-d
Workspace can inspire informal and productive encounters if it balances what three
physical and social aspects?
A) proximity, privacy, and persuasion
B) privacy, persuasion, and permission
C) proximity, privacy, and permission
D) proximity, persuasion, and permission
E) proximity, persuasion, and passion -answer-c
*The main goal of retail layout is:*
A) minimizing material handling cost.
B) minimizing customer confusion regarding location of items.
C) minimizing storage costs.
D) minimizing space required.
E) maximizing profitability per square foot of floor space. -answer-e
*Retail layouts are based on the notion that:*
A) handling costs should be minimized.
B) storage costs should be minimized.
C) average customer visit duration should be maximized.
D) space used should be minimized.
E) maximizing customer exposure rate maximizes sales and profit -answer-e
Slotting fees:
A) are charged by retailers to stock a product.
B) can amount to as much as $25,000.
C) are not a part of Walmart's business practices.
D) can reduce the ability of small businesses to introduce new products.
E) all of the above -answer-e
A) the center-of-gravity method.
B) manufacturing location decisions.
C) service location decisions.
D) the transportation model.
E) locational cost-volume analysis. -answer-c
Location analysis techniques typically employed by service organizations include:
A) the factor rating method.
B) the center-of-gravity method.
C) purchasing power analysis of area.
D) traffic counts.
E) all of the above. -answer-e
*Which of the following is most likely to affect the location decision of a service firm
rather than a manufacturing firm?*
A) energy and utility costs
B) attitude toward unions
C) parking and access
D) cost of shipping finished goods
E) labor costs -answer-c
Which of the following is a location analysis technique typically employed by a service
organization?
A) purchasing power analysis
B) linear programming
C) queuing theory
D) transportation method
E) locational cost-volume analysis -answer-a
A jewelry store is more likely than a jewelry manufacturer to consider ________ in
making a location decision.
A) transportation costs
B) cost of raw materials
C) appearance/image of the location
D) quality of life
E) taxes -answer-c
Which of the following is a location analysis technique typically employed by a
manufacturing organization?
A) transportation method
B) queuing theory
C) correlation analysis and traffic counts
,D) simulation
E) demographic analysis -answer-a
Which of the following assumptions is NOT associated with strategies for goods-
producing location decisions?
A) Most major costs can be identified explicitly for each site.
B) Focus on identifiable costs.
C) High customer-contact issues are critical.
D) Intangible costs can be evaluated.
E) Location is a major determinant of cost. -answer-c
*Which of the following is most likely to affect the location strategy of a manufacturing
firm?*
A) appearance/image of the area
B) utility costs
C) purchasing power of drawing area
D) competition in the area
E) parking availability -answer-b
Geographic information systems can assist the location decision by:
A) automating center-of-gravity problems.
B) computerizing factor-rating analysis.
C) combining geography with demographic analysis.
D) updating transportation method solutions.
E) providing good Internet placement for virtual storefronts. -answer-c
Which of the following is NOT one of McDonald's "seven major innovations"?
A) the Happy Meal
B) drive-through windows
C) breakfast menus
D) play areas
E) self-service kiosks -answer-a
*The objective of layout strategy is to:*
A) minimize cost.
B) develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm's competitive
requirements.
C) maximize flexibility.
D) minimize space used.
E) maximize worker satisfaction. -answer-b
*The ________ layout's main objective is to equalize the task time for each station.*
A) work cell
B) fixed position
C) office
D) job shop
,E) product oriented -answer-e
*A hospital's layout most closely resembles which of the following?*
A) product oriented
B) work cell
C) job shop
D) project
E) retail -answer-c
*What layout strategy deals with low-volume, high-variety production?*
A) fixed-position layout
B) retail layout
C) warehouse layout
D) office layout
E) process-oriented layout -answer-e
"A special arrangement of machinery and equipment to focus on production of a single
product or group of related products" describes what layout type?
A) fixed-position layout
B) intermittent production
C) job shop
D) work cell
E) warehouse layout -answer-d
A good layout requires determining:
A) material handling equipment.
B) capacity and space requirements.
C) environment and aesthetics.
D) cost of moving between various work areas.
E) all of the above -answer-e
Which of the statements below best describes office layout?
A) positions workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for movement of
information
B) addresses the layout requirements of large, bulky projects such as ships and
buildings
C) seeks the best personnel and machine utilization in repetitive or continuous
production
D) allocates shelf space and responds to customer behavior
E) deals with low-volume, high-variety production -answer-a
Deloitte & Touche solved the empty desk problem by:
A) assigning permanent desks.
B) implementing a "hoteling" program.
C) creating open offices.
D) no longer allowing employees to work from home.
, E) reducing the number of allowable sick days per employee. -answer-b
In the office relationship chart, which rating reflects the highest importance for two
departments' closeness to each other?
A) A
B) E
C) I
D) O
E) X -answer-a
Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts?
A) downsizing
B) globalization
C) environmental issues
D) off-site employees
E) health issues -answer-d
Workspace can inspire informal and productive encounters if it balances what three
physical and social aspects?
A) proximity, privacy, and persuasion
B) privacy, persuasion, and permission
C) proximity, privacy, and permission
D) proximity, persuasion, and permission
E) proximity, persuasion, and passion -answer-c
*The main goal of retail layout is:*
A) minimizing material handling cost.
B) minimizing customer confusion regarding location of items.
C) minimizing storage costs.
D) minimizing space required.
E) maximizing profitability per square foot of floor space. -answer-e
*Retail layouts are based on the notion that:*
A) handling costs should be minimized.
B) storage costs should be minimized.
C) average customer visit duration should be maximized.
D) space used should be minimized.
E) maximizing customer exposure rate maximizes sales and profit -answer-e
Slotting fees:
A) are charged by retailers to stock a product.
B) can amount to as much as $25,000.
C) are not a part of Walmart's business practices.
D) can reduce the ability of small businesses to introduce new products.
E) all of the above -answer-e
