Description : ....................... is an important Operations Research Technique to analyse the queuing behaviour. a. Game theory b. Waiting line theory c. Decision theory d. Simulation
Last Answer : b. Waiting line theory
Description : The Management Science Approach, includes A. Computer modelling & simulations B. Mathematical forecasting & projections C. Queuing theory D. All of these options are correct
Last Answer : All of these options are correct
Description : The O R technique which helps in minimising total waiting and service cost is: a. Game theory b. Queuing theory c. Both a and b d. Decision theory
Last Answer : b. Queuing theory
Description : ............................ models involve the allocation of resources to activities in such a way that some measure of effectiveness is optimised. a. Sequencing b. Allocation c. Queuing theory d. Decision theory
Last Answer : b. Allocation
Description : Location analysis techniques typical typically employed by manufact anufacturing organizations include include a. transportation method b. queuing theory queuing theory c. correlation correlation analysis analysis and traffic traffic counts d. simulation
Last Answer : a. transportation method
Description : In waiting line theory, number of customers waiting in the queue is referred to as ................ a. Traffic intensity b. Queuing system c. Service pattern d. Queue length
Last Answer : d. Queue length
Description : Queuing theory is also termed as ............................ a. Game theory b. Replacement theory c. Waiting line theory d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Waiting line theory
Description : 27. The mathematical model of an LP problem is important because a. It helps in converting the verbal description & numerical data into mathematical expression b. Decision-makers prefer to ... captures the relevant relationship among decision factors d. It enables the use of algebraic technique
Last Answer : a. It helps in converting the verbal description & numerical data into mathematical expression
Description : According to Robert Katz, when managers have the mental ability to analyze and diagnose complex situations, they possess _____________ skills. (a) Technical ; (b) Leadership ; (c) Problem-solving ; (d) Conceptual
Last Answer : ; (d) Conceptual
Description : While the bin cards are used in the effective stores management, the queuing theory is associated with the __________ time. (A) Waiting (B) Idle (C) Inspection (D) Tool replacement
Last Answer : A) Waiting
Description : In queuing theory, ...................... refers to those waiting in a queue or receiving service. a. Service provider b. Customer c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Customer
Description : ....................... deals with the concepts such as critical path, float, events, etc. a. Game theory b. Decision theory c. Queuing theory d. Network analysis
Last Answer : d. Network analysis
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 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 : Communi Community attitudes, zoni es, zoning restrictions, and qua and quality of labor force are l ce are likely to be considered in which of the fo considered in which of the following ... analysis analysis c. center-of-gravity center-of-gravity method d. simulation e. factor rating method
Last Answer : e. factor rating method
Description : Mathematical models using linear, dynamic, integer, or algorithm models are considered A. Project selection criteria B. A form of expert judgment C. Project selection methods D. A form of historical information
Last Answer : C. Project selection methods
Description : .........................are called mathematical models. a. Iconic models b. Symbolic models c. Analogue models d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Symbolic models
Description : A ___________ refers to the authority and responsibility for achieving the major goals of the Organization. (a) Line position ; (b) Staff position ; (c) Line authority ; (d) None of the given options
Last Answer : (a) Line position ;
Description : Managers having the least authority and are at the lowest level in the hierarchy of the organization are called______________ (a) Middle level managers ; (b) Top level managers ; (c) First-line managers ; (d) None of the given options
Last Answer : (c) First-line managers ;
Description : A ______ organizational structure is the simplest form and has clear lines of authority and ease of decision making. (a) Horizontal ; (b) Line ; (c) Vertical ; (d) Staff
Last Answer : (b) Line ;
Description : Field study is related to (i) Real life situations (ii) Experimental situations (iii) Laboratory situations (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (i) Real life situations
Description : All of the following are stated advantages of a divisional structure except a. it allows local control of local situations. b. it leads to a competitive climate within a firm. c. accountability is clear. d. it promotes specialization of labor
Last Answer : it promotes specialization of labor
Description : In which of the following situations a buyer power is NOT likely to be high? A. Where switching costs are low B. Where ultimate consumer power is weak C. Where the buyer can threaten to compete D. Where a few big customers account for the majority of Sales
Last Answer : Where ultimate consumer power is weak
Description : Eradication is possible in following weed situations a). Ageratum conyzoides b). Phalaris minor c). Parthenium hysterophorus d). Lantana
Last Answer : d). Lantana
Description : A problem solver is a style of problem solving reflected by the manager (a) Who confronts the problem, reacts to it, and makes those changes necessary solve it. (b) Who notices a problem and does ... problems so that corrective action can be taken before the problem grows. ; (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (a) Who confronts the problem, reacts to it, and makes those changes necessary solve it.
Description : Contingency theories of leadership are based on the belief that (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations (b) there is a single style of leadership ... the interactions between the variables involved in a leadership situation and patterns of leadership behaviour.]
Last Answer : (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations
Description : Who proposed that achievement, affiliation and power are three important needs that help explain motivation in workplace situations? (a) McClelland ; (b) Maslow ; (c) Alderfer ; (d) Herzberg
Last Answer : (a) McClelland ;
Description : A common ingredient in organizations that successfully create functional conflict is that they: (a) reward dissent and punish conflict avoiders. (b) shoot the messenger. (c) formally assign devil’s advocates. ; (d) avoid risky situations.
Last Answer : (a) reward dissent and punish conflict avoiders.
Description : How many models are for technological innovation- (i) Two (ii) Three (iii) Four (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (ii) Three
Description : Which of the following is used to estimate which areas will be inundated during a flood, based on river height information? (a) satellite and radar images (b) flood maps / floodplain hydraulic models (c) river gauging stations (d) all of the above.
Last Answer : (b) flood maps / floodplain hydraulic models
Description : __________ is based on the assumption that the future will be just like the past. [Hint] a. Delphi forecasts b. Econometric models c. Linear regression d. Scenario forecasts
Last Answer : Linear regression
Description : The field of economics that is now called Macroeconomics grew out of the era of the Great Depression, which saw the economy experience a prolonged downturn and persistent high unemployment. ... the labor market, thereby eliminating unemployment (d) the government should intervene in the economy
Last Answer : (d) the government should intervene in the economy
Description : Which of the following techniques uses variables such as price and promotional expenditures, which are related to product demand, to predict demand? (a) associative models ; (b) exponential smoothing ; (c) weighted moving average (d) time series
Last Answer : (a) associative models ;
Description : Describe the method of costing to be applied in case of Nursing Home: (a) Operating Costing (b) Process Costing (c) Contract Costing (d) Job Costing
Last Answer : (a) Operating Costing
Description : Which of the following kinds of instruction is frequently cited as the opposite of discovery learning? Options: A) Simulation games B) Expository teaching C) Mastery learning D) Schema training
Last Answer : B) Expository teaching
Description : Which combination of teaching methods listed below would encourage the learner-cantered paradigm? Options: A) Individualized instruction and lecture method B) Simulation and demonstration C) Lecture method and experimentation D) Projects and Direct experiences
Last Answer : D) Projects and Direct experiences
Description : What does Strategy describe? A. The general direction in which an organization plans to move to attain its goals B. Framework for managerial decisions C. Leveraging strengths to gain competitive advantage D. All of these options
Last Answer : All of these options
Description : Two AC generators of the same capacity are operating in parallel. One with a zero speed droop setting and the other with a 5% speed droop. If its capacity is not exceeded, the unit whose ... B. maintain the frequency of the system C. have poor sensitivity characteristics D. have poor power response
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Due to the operating characteristics of the system, time lag fuses (or dual-element fuses) are necessary for use in _____________. A. main lighting circuits B. motor starting circuit C. emergency lighting circuits D. general alarm circuits
Description : The division of the kilowatt load between two AC generators operating in parallel is controlled by the settings and characteristics of the _____________. A. voltage regulators B. field rheostats C. reverse power relays D. prime mover governors
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Basic operating characteristics of the operational amplifier such as gain and stability are the function of its _____________. A. differential input stage B. power output stage C. feedback circuit D. supply voltages
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Since the characteristics of the device shown in figure 'A' of the illustration includes a stable voltage and low current while operating, it can be suitably used in _____________. EL-0065 A. oscillators ... . class A and B amplifiers C. generator rectifier and filtering supplies D. all of the above
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : An organizational design with low departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person and little formalization are characteristics of ________. (a) Simple structure ; (b) Functional structure ; (c) Divisional structure ; (d) None of given option
Last Answer : (a) Simple structure ;
Description : Claude Shannon described the operation of electronic switching circuits with a system of mathematical logic called _____________ a) LISP b) XLISP c) Neural networking d) Boolean algebra
Last Answer : c) Neural networking
Description : How best would you describe the financial position of the company, at the beginning of the simulation when control of the company is handed over to you? a. Of moderate excellence b. Close ... d. Heavily indebted but not close to bankruptcy e. Bad but with ample opportunity for improvemen
Last Answer : a. Of moderate excellence