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WorksheetsEng Mgmt Revision 2
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the primary goal of LEAN methodology?
Increase production speed at any cost
Maximize customer value while minimizing waste
Reduce employee workload by cutting tasks
Focus solely on cost reduction
Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 types of waste (Muda) in LEAN?
Overproduction
Excess inventory
Employee creativity
Unnecessary motion
What LEAN tool is used to visualize workflow and identify bottlenecks?
5S
Kanban
Kaizen
Value Stream Mapping
Which quality management methodology uses the DMAIC process?
ISO 9001
Six Sigma
Kaizen
Lean Manufacturing
What is the purpose of a Quality Audit in quality management?
To increase production speed
To evaluate whether processes comply with standards and identify areas for improvement
To replace employees who underperform
To reduce the number of products inspected
Which motivation theory suggests that employees are motivated by intrinsic factors (e.g., achievement, recognition) and extrinsic factors (e.g., salary, job security)?
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level must be satisfied before a person can focus on esteem needs (e.g., respect, self-confidence)?
Which management theory emphasizes a scientific approach to work processes and efficiency?
Human Relations Theory
Administrative Theory
Scientific Management Theory
Contingency Theory
What are the three essential elements required for a contract to be legally binding?
Which of the following would invalidate a contract due to lack of genuine consent?
A minor clerical error in the agreement
One party being under economic pressure
Misrepresentation, duress, or undue influence
The contract being made via email instead of in person
In contract law, what does the term "consideration" mean?
The act of thinking carefully before signing a contract
A token payment made to show goodwill
Something of value exchanged between the parties to a contract
A clause that allows parties to reconsider the contract later
Which of the following is a legal mechanism to protect an invention?
Trademark
Patent
Copyright
Trade secret
What is the primary purpose of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in innovation protection?
To prevent competitors from copying a product’s design
To legally bind parties from sharing confidential information
To register a new trademark
To file for international patent protection
Which form of intellectual property protection does NOT require registration?
Patent
Copyright
Trademark
Industrial design
What is the primary purpose of control charts in Statistical Process Control (SPC)?
To display raw data in a graphical format
To determine if a process is stable and predictable over time
To compare two different production processes
To calculate the mean and standard deviation of a dataset
Which of the following is a common cause of variation in a process?
A sudden machine breakdown
A change in raw material supplier
Normal fluctuations due to random factors
An untrained operator making errors
What does it indicate if a data point falls outside the control limits on a control chart?
The process is operating as expected
There is a high probability of a special cause variation
The control limits need to be recalculated
The sample size was too small
Which Lean principle focuses on producing only what is needed, when it is needed, and in the right quantity?
Kaizen
Just-in-Time (JIT)
Heijunka
Jidoka
What is the primary purpose of the 5S methodology in Lean?
To reduce defects in production
To standardize and organize the workplace for efficiency
To automate manual processes
To increase batch sizes for economies of scale
Alice offers to sell her vintage guitar to Bob for $1,000 via email, stating, "This offer is open until Friday". "On Thursday, Bob replies, "I accept, but I can only pay $900." Alice does not respond. On Friday, Bob email Alice, saying, "I accept your original offer of $1,000." Alice no longer wishes to sell the guitar and claims no contract exists.
Is there a legally binding contract between Alice and Bob?
During a team meeting, Alex interrupts Sarah mid-sentence to dismiss her idea, saying, "That’s not how we do things here—let’s stick to what works." Later, when the team discusses deadlines, Mark rolls his eyes and mutters under his breath about "unrealistic expectations." Meanwhile, Jamie avoids giving input altogether, even when directly asked.
Lack of trust, fear of conflict, and avoidance of accountability
Fear of conflict, lack of commitment, and inattention to results
Dismissiveness, passive-aggressiveness, and disengagement
Micromanagement, blame-shifting, and lack of communication
