Operations Management Quiz

What is the primary objective of operations management?

• Increase entertainment

• Optimize resource utilization

• Decrease customer satisfaction

• Increase transportation time

Which of the following is a function of operations management?

• Advertising

• Product pricing

• Planning production processes

• Designing packaging

Which of these is a characteristic of a batch production system?

• One-of-a-kind products

• Continuous production

• Production in lots or batches

• No product standardization

Which factor is least likely to influence plant location?

• Raw material availability

• Climate conditions

• Tourist attractions

• Transportation facilities

Which area is typically associated with high land costs and better infrastructure?

• Rural

• Sub-urban

• Urban

• Forest

Which of these is an advantage of locating a plant in an industrial estate?

• Poor power supply

• High taxes

• Shared infrastructure

• Scarce labor

A sub-urban site for a plant usually offers:

• No access to roads

• High congestion

• Balance between land cost and facilities

• Low quality labor

Which of the following techniques for site evaluation is based purely on expert opinion?

• Subjective

• Qualitative

• Semi-quantitative

• Mathematical

What does a qualitative technique for site evaluation emphasize?

• Numerical scoring

• Emotional appeal

• Descriptive assessment of factors

• Currency exchange

The factor rating method for site selection is an example of:

• Subjective evaluation

• Qualitative assessment

• Semi-quantitative technique

• Intuition-based decision