Operations Management Quiz

What is the primary goal of Operations Management?

• Increase costs

• Maximize efficiency and effectiveness

• Reduce product quality

• Eliminate employees

Which of the following is NOT a function of Operations Management?

• Product design

• Inventory management

• Marketing strategy

• Supply chain management

Which term refers to the process of converting raw materials into finished goods?

• Distribution

• Production

• Marketing

• Research

Operations Management focuses on managing which aspect of a business?

• Financial investments

• Production and delivery of goods/services

• Customer satisfaction surveys

• Employee benefits

Who is considered the father of scientific management?

• Henry Ford

• Frederick Taylor

• Elton Mayo

• Peter Drucker

A production process that produces large quantities of a standardized product is called:

• Batch production

• Mass production

• Job production

• Project production

Which layout is best for a company producing a large volume of similar products?

• Process layout

• Fixed-position layout

• Product layout

• Hybrid layout

In which production system are products manufactured one at a time to meet customer specifications?

• Job production

• Batch production

• Continuous production

• Mass production

A company making customized wedding cakes should use which production type?

• Mass production

• Job production

• Batch production

• Continuous production

Which process involves mapping out steps to transform inputs into outputs?

• Supply chain management

• Process design

• Marketing strategy

• Quality control