BA 101 Chapter 11 Quiz

Who is responsible for directing the transformation process in a company?

• Marketing manager

• Financial manager

• Operations manager

• Human resources manager

What is the focus of operations management in companies that provide services?

• Developing new products

• Managing systems that produce services

• Increasing market share

• Reducing costs

Which stage involves determining how goods will be produced and where production will take place?

• Quality control

• Production planning

• Inventory management

• Marketing strategy

What is the role of forecasting in capacity planning?

• To determine employee salaries

• To estimate the number of units to sell

• To decide on marketing strategies

• To reduce production costs

What is a key characteristic of a cellular layout?

• Large teams working on multiple products

• Small teams handling all aspects of a component

• Workers moving between stations

• High-volume production

What is the focus of inventory control in materials management?

• Increasing production speed

• Reducing labor costs

• Managing stock levels efficiently

• Designing new products

Which layout is best suited for high-volume goods?

• Process layout

• Product layout

• Cellular layout

• Fixed-position layout

What is a key takeaway regarding production layout choices?

• They are all equally efficient

• They depend on the type of product

• They are irrelevant to production

• They are only used in large companies

What is the main goal of purchasing in materials management?

• Reducing production time

• Acquiring materials at the lowest cost

• Ensuring high-quality materials

• Increasing product variety

What is the purpose of giving suppliers specifications for parts and supplies?

• To increase prices

• To encourage bidding

• To reduce quality

• To limit competition