Description : Henry Ford is noted for his contributions to (a) standardization of parts ; (b) statistical quality control ; (c) assembly line operations (d) scientific management
Last Answer : (c) assembly line operations
Description : Who among the following is associated with contributions to quality control in operations management? (a) Charles Babbage ; (b) Frank Gilbreth ; (c) W. Edwards Deming ; (d) Henri Fayol
Last Answer : (c) W. Edwards Deming ;
Description : Taylor and Deming would have both agreed that (a) Whirlpool's global strategy is a good one (b) Eli Whitney was an important contributor to statistical theory (c) Management must do more to ... be improved (d) The era of Operations Management will be succeeded by the era of scientific management
Last Answer : (c) Management must do more to improve the work environment and its processes so that quality can be improved
Description : According to PMBOK, project management process groups are iterative, which was originally defined by Walter Shewhart and later modified by Edward Deming. Generally, one outcome from a previous process can serve ... -Do-Check-Act cycle c. Project phases d. PM processes e. HR process cycle
Last Answer : b. Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
Description : Operations management is applicable (a) mostly to the service sector ; (b) mostly to the manufacturing sector (c) to manufacturing and service sectors ; (d) to the manufacturing sector exclusively
Last Answer : (c) to manufacturing and service sectors ;
Description : Today‟s managers understand that the success of any effort at improving quality and productivity must include _____. (a) Quality management programs ; (b) Customer service improvements (c) Employee's participation ; (d) Manufacturing simplification
Last Answer : (c) Employee's participation ;
Description : Who amongst the following was awarded Nobel Prize for path breaking contributions to develop treatment agaThst Parkinson's disease? (1) Arvid Carlsson (2) Walter Kohn (3) Robert B. Laughlin (4) Fend Murad
Last Answer : (1) Arvid Carlsson Explanation: In the 1950s, Arvid Carlsson demonstrated that dopamine was a neurotransmitter in the brain and not just a precursor fornorepinephrine, as had been previously believed ... animals the drug reserpine caused a decrease in dopamine levels and a loss of movement control.
Description : Who amongst the following was awarded Nobel Prize for path breaking contributions to develop treatment against Parkinson's disease ? (1) Arvid Carlsson (2) Walter Kohn (3) Robert B. Laughlin (4) Ferid Murad
Last Answer : Arvid Carlsson
Description : Mr. (A) is a manager in a manufacturing company, he attempts to establish a culture of quality affecting the attitudes and actions of every employee and relies on a workforce that wants to ... Management ; (b) Knowledge management ; (c) Operations Management (d) Management of Information System
Last Answer : (c) Operations Management
Description : Strategic Management focusses on integrating functions such as Marketing, Finance / Accounting, Production / Operations, R & D and Info.Systems to achieve Orgnl. success
Last Answer : True
Description : Current trends in operations management include all of the following except (a) Just-in-time performance ; (b) rapid product development ; (c) mass customization (d) mass production
Last Answer : (d) mass production
Description : Budgeting, paying the bills, and collection of funds are activities associated with the (a) management function ; (b) finance/accounting function (c) production/operations function ; (d) staffing function
Last Answer : (b) finance/accounting function
Description : Which of the following are the primary functions of all organizations? (a) operations, marketing, and human resources (b) marketing, human resources, and finance/accounting (c) sales, quality control, and operations (d) research and development, finance/accounting, and purchasing
Last Answer : (a) operations, marketing, and human resources
Description : The five elements in the management process are (a) plan, direct, update, lead, and supervise (b) accounting/finance, marketing, operations, and management (c) organize, plan, control, staff, and manage (d) plan, lead, organize, manage, and control
Last Answer : (d) plan, lead, organize, manage, and control
Description : Hawthorne studies A. Recognizes that the appropriate management actions depend on the situation B. Studied the relationship of lighting levels to worker productivity. C. Involves the use of quantitative techniques to improve management decision making. D. None of these options is correct
Last Answer : Studied the relationship of lighting levels to worker productivity.
Description : The Management Science Approach . A. Recognizes that the appropriate management actions depend on the situation B. Studied the relationship of lighting levels to worker productivity. C. ... quantitative techniques to improve management decision making. D. None of these options is correct
Last Answer : Involves the use of quantitative techniques to improve management decision making.
Description : Hawthorne studies A. Recognizes that the appropriate management actions depend on the situation B. Studied the relationship of lighting levels to worker productivity. C. Involves the use of quantitative techniques to improve management decision making. D. None of these options is correct.
Description : The Management Science Approach . A. Recognizes that the appropriate management actions depend on the situation B. Studied the relationship of lighting levels to worker productivity. C. ... quantitative techniques to improve management decision making. D. None of these options is correct.
Last Answer : Involves the use of quantitative techniques to improve management decision making
Description : The Hawthorne studies: (a) Found that to increase worker efficiency, management must analyze and minimize the motions required to complete a task. (b) Found that when workers know they are ... that workers accept a managerial directive only if it is acceptable in terms of their personal interests.
Last Answer : (b) Found that when workers know they are being watched, their productivity increases.
Description : Which of the following inputs has the greatest potential to increase productivity? (a) labor ; (b) management ; (c) capital ; (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (b) management ;
Description : Who coined the term "Computer ethics" as a branch of philosophy? a. Aryabhatt b. Grace Hoppers c. John Von Neumann d. Walter Maner
Last Answer : d. Walter Maner
Description : According to a statistical report: over 30% of all projects are cancelled before completion and over 70% of the remainder fail to deliver expected features . What must be the reason for such ... change management b) Poor requirements management c) Poor quality control d) All of the mentioned
Last Answer : b) Poor requirements management
Description : The following is NOT a benefit of Strategic Management A. Resistance to change is reduced B. Reduces gaps/overlaps in activities among employees C. All of these options are correct D. Formulates a clear defect reduction plan in the quality department
Last Answer : Formulates a clear defect reduction plan in the quality department
Description : 86. To apply Shewhart-cusum combined procedure, the Shewhart control limits should be applied almost standard deviation from the center. a) 2 b) 1 c) 1.5 d) 3.5
Last Answer : 2
Description : An operations manager is not likely to be involved in….. (a) the design of products and services to satisfy customers' wants and needs (b) the quality of products and services to satisfy customers' wants and needs (c) the identification of customers' wants and needs ; (d) forecasting sales
Last Answer : (c) the identification of customers' wants and needs ;
Description : The ____________________ and ____________________ manage the supplier relations, monitor the vendor activities and manage the supplier quality in an organisation. A. Supplier management, ... processes C. Supplier management, control processes D. Supplier maintenance, customisation processes
Last Answer : C. Supplier management, control processes
Description : Strategic management can be defined as: a) a process of setting written long-term profit plans for the organization. b) a process of measuring performance of the organization. c) a process of operational planning. d) a process of setting long-term direction for the organization
Last Answer : a process of setting long-term direction for the organization
Description : 6. Budgeted sales of X for March are 18000 units. At the end of the production process for X, 10% of production units are scrapped as defective. Opening inventories of X for March are ... have successfully passed the quality control check. The production budget for X for March, in units is:
Last Answer : (d) 16,000
Description : Need of farm mechanization is to... a) for timely operations of agriculture activities b) to increase the production and productivity of food grains. c) efficient utilisation of inputs, water and other natural resources. d) all of the above
Last Answer : all of the above
Description : The Strategic Management Process is ------------- : A. A set of activities that is guaranteed to prevent Organizational failure B. A process concerned with a Firm's Resources, ... D. A dynamic process involving the full set of commitments, decisions and actions related to the Company
Last Answer : A dynamic process involving the full set of commitments, decisions and actions related to the Company
Description : All of the following decisions fall within the scope of operations management except for…… (a) financial analysis ; (b) design of products and processes (c) location of facilities ; (d) all of the above fall within the scope of operations management
Last Answer : (a) financial analysis ;
Description : The field of operations management is shaped by advances in which of the following fields? (a) chemistry and physics ; (b) industrial engineering and management science (c) information sciences ; (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (d) all of the above
Description : National Income Estimates in India are prepared by: (1) National Development Council (2) National Productivity Council (3) National Income Committee (4) Central Statistical Organization
Last Answer : (4) Central Statistical Organization Explanation: Since 1955 the national income estimates are being prepared by Central Statistical Organization. The CSO uses different methods like the Product Method, ... and Expenditure method for various sectors in the process of estimating the National Income.
Description : National Income Estimates in India are prepared by: (1) National Development Council (2) National Productivity Council (3) National Income Committee (4) Central Statistical Organisation
Last Answer : Central Statistical Organisation
Description : Quantitative data refers to (i) Graphs and tables (ii) Any data you present in your report (iii) Statistical analysis (iv) Numerical data that could be useful to answer your research question(s) and to meet your Objectives
Last Answer : (iv) Numerical data that could be useful to answer your research question(s) and to meet your Objectives
Description : The two general approaches to forecasting are…….. (a) qualitative and quantitative ; (b) mathematical and statistical (c) judgmental and qualitative ; (d) judgmental and associative
Last Answer : (a) qualitative and quantitative ;
Description : Which of the following statements is a wrong statement under Value Chains ? A. Technology development is a support activity B. Marketing & Sales is a support activity C. Operations are ... Inputs into Final Product or Service D. Procurement is a support activity which deals with Vendors
Last Answer : Marketing & Sales is a support activity
Description : Which one of the following statements is incorrect ? (A) Pareto analysis is a statistical method used for analyzing causes, and is one of the primary tools for quality management. (B) Reliability of ... (D) In white-box testing, the test cases are decided from the specifications or the requirements.
Last Answer : (D) In white-box testing, the test cases are decided from the specifications or the requirements.
Description : Which of the following is an advantage of turnkey projects? A. Can earn a return on knowledge asset B. Will not create a competitor C. Tight control of operations D. All the above
Last Answer : Can earn a return on knowledge asset
Description : Assess the contribution made by Constituent Assembly to form the Indian Constitution. [HOTS] The following were the contributions made by the Constituent Assembly to form the Indian Constitution. -Maths 9th
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Typically, in a global product structure: a) adaptation to local needs is high. b) marketing is the most important function. c) marketing is subservient to operations. d) operation is subservient to marketing
Last Answer : marketing is subservient to operations.
Description : ______ is discretionary behaviour that is not part of an employee‟s formal job requirement, but that promotes the effective functioning of the organization. (a) Productivity ; (b) Motivation ; (c) Organizational citizenship ; (d) Organizational behavior
Last Answer : (c) Organizational citizenship ;
Description : Whose concept states that interpersonal and human relations may lead to productivity (a) Elton Mayo ; (b) Henry Fayol ; (c) F.W. Taylor ; (d) Max Weber
Last Answer : (a) Elton Mayo ;
Description : The Keynesian productivity deal (a) called for the active intervention of the state to stimulate growth in productivity and output (b) linked increases in wages to increases in productivity so that ... to increases in productivity so that wages and profits could both rise (d) all of the above
Description : Conflict: (a) can be positively related to productivity. ; (b) is always dysfunctional. (c) can arise from diversity. ; (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (b) is always dysfunctional.
Description : The traditional view of conflict argues that conflict: (a) cannot be avoide(d) (b) indicates a malfunctioning within the group. (c) is good for a group. (d) improves productivity.
Last Answer : (b) indicates a malfunctioning within the group.
Description : Communication management: 1. Is important only in projects involving telephone, television, radio, or newspaper production facilities and operations 2. Is not a big problem for people with normal ... . Involves the originator, the message, the medium and the receiver 4. Preparing an agenda
Last Answer : 3. Involves the originator, the message, the medium and the receiver
Description : What does the term WPQR means? a) Weld productivity quality review b) Weld production quality requirments c) Welding procedure
Last Answer : c) Welding procedure
Description : At a work site, statistical quality control of concrete means (A) Measurement of risks to eliminate failures (B) Applying the theory' of probability to sample testing or inspection (C) Reduction in wastage of inspection costs (D) Reduction in costs for the removal of defects
Last Answer : (B) Applying the theory' of probability to sample testing or inspection