BE Unit 4 4.02 Test

The operations function consists mainly of activities that are performed on a __________ basis.

• daily

• Weekly

• monthly

• yearly

Which of the following is an example of one of a business’s inputs:

• Services

• Products

• Employees

• Goods

                Operations managers have two main goals in mind—efficiency (keeping costs low) and

• legality (keeping the business in good standing with the law).

• productivity (keeping business running fast).

• reputation (keeping up the business’s good name).

• effectiveness (keeping customers satisfied).

The foundation of the operations function is

• maintenance and repairs.

• production planning.

• purchasing.

• quality control.

Which of the following is not a main factor in a business’s site selection decision:

• Community

• Media

• Costs

• Labor

Which operations activity is also referred to as procurement?

• .               Logistics

• Inventory control

• Quality control

• Purchasing

                A clothing manufacturer checks one pair of pants out of every shipment to ensure the quality of its product. This process is known as quality

• guarantee.

• .               delivery.

• inspection.

• assurance

A clothing manufacturer builds quality into its operating system, placing responsibility on each employee. This process is known as quality

• guarantee.

• delivery.

• inspection.

• assurance.

The money it takes to keep inventory in stock is called a __________ cost.

•                 holding

• stockout

• purchasing

• production

Running out of inventory can result in

• higher taxes.

•                 lost sales.

• higher productivity.

• more satisfied customers.