QUIZ DDWG2223 Layout Strategy

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.

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

A hospital's layout most closely resembles which of the following?

• A) product oriented

• B) work cell

• C) job shop

• D) project

• E) retail

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

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 these

Which of the statements below best describes retail 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

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

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.

Balancing low-cost storage with low-cost material handling is important in which of the following?

• A) fixed-position layout

• B) process-oriented layout

• C) office layout

• D) repetitive and product-oriented layout

• E) warehouse layout

The fixed-position layout would be MOST appropriate in which of the following settings?

• A) a fast-food restaurant

• B) a doctor's office

• C) a casual dining restaurant

• D) a cruise ship assembly facility

• E) a washing machine assembly line