Operations Management Quiz

What is the primary goal of management?

• To maximize profits at any cost

• To create an environment that empowers employees to work efficiently and productively

• To control every aspect of the business operations

• To eliminate all employees

Which of the following is NOT one of the key functions of management?

• Planning

• Leading

• Organizing

• Budgeting

What is the definition of Operations Management?

• The management of human resources within an organization

• The management of financial resources within an organization

• The administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization

• The process of marketing products to consumers

Who is known as the 'Father of scientific management'?

• Steve Jobs

• Elon Musk

• Henry Ford

• Frederick Taylor

What is the purpose of Quality Control in Operations Management?

• To slow down the production process

• To reduce employee satisfaction

• To provide the correct product quality to the consumer

• To increase production costs

What are the 4 R's of Sustainability?

• Resources, Reduce, Regulation, Reputation

• Recycle, Regulation, Reputation, Responsibility

• Resources, Recycle, Regulation, Reputation

• Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Reputation

What is the role of an Operations Manager?

• To oversee operational activities at every level of an organization

• To manage only the human resources department

• To focus solely on marketing strategies

• To handle only financial matters within the organization

What is the aspect of the production manager's work referred to as production control?

• Recruiting and selecting employees

• Scheduling the required work

• Managing the financial resources

• Designing the product

What is the main responsibility of the Marketing department within an organization?

• To oversee the production process

• To recruit and select employees

• To manage the financial resources

• To assess consumer wants and needs and sell/promote the organization's goods/services

What is the purpose of Work Measurement in Operations Management?

• To eliminate the need for human labor

• To increase labor costs

• To establish labor time standards for specific jobs

• To reduce employee productivity