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The document outlines key concepts in operation management for manufacturing organizations, including objectives, responsibilities of operations managers, and types of production processes. It discusses the importance of division of labor, departmentalization, and the role of various management positions in overseeing manufacturing operations. Additionally, it highlights the goals of manufacturing management and the benefits of optimizing resources and complying with regulations.

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PRC 5 Scenerio Based Questions by SBH CHAPTER 9

The document outlines key concepts in operation management for manufacturing organizations, including objectives, responsibilities of operations managers, and types of production processes. It discusses the importance of division of labor, departmentalization, and the role of various management positions in overseeing manufacturing operations. Additionally, it highlights the goals of manufacturing management and the benefits of optimizing resources and complying with regulations.

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SIR SHAIKH BILAL HAQUE

CHAPTER 9 : BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF A MANUFACTURING ORGANISATION

What is the primary objective of operation management in manufacturing?


a) To transform resources into finished goods
b) To focus on quality
c) To minimize the costs of materials and labor
d) To eliminate all costs that add no value to the finished product
Answer: All of the above

What are the responsibilities of an operations manager in manufacturing?


a) Procurement & purchasing
b) Production planning
c) Production control
d) Quality control
e) Continuous Development
f) All of the above
Answer: All of the above

What are the key decision points in production planning in manufacturing?


a) Planning Phases
b) Types of Production Process
c) Site Selection
d) Facility Layout
e) Resource Planning
f) All of the above
Answer: All of the above

What are the three types of production processes?


a) Mass-production
b) Mass-customization
c) Customization
d) All of the above
Answer: All of the above

What is the difference between mass-production and mass-customization?


a) Mass-production produces goods one at a time according to the specific needs or wants of individual
customers, while mass-customization produces many identical goods at once.
b) Mass-production produces uniform products using repetitive and standardized processes, while mass-
customization uses mass-production techniques up to a point and then custom-tailors the product to
the needs or desires of individual customers.
c) Mass-production and mass-customization both produce goods one at a time according to the specific
needs or wants of individual customers.
d) Mass-production and mass-customization both produce many identical goods at once.
Answer: Mass-production produces uniform products using repetitive and standardized processes, while
mass-customization uses mass-production techniques up to a point and then custom-tailors the product
to the needs or desires of individual customers.

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Which of the following is responsible for devising a manufacturing strategy in a manufacturing set-up?
a. Production Line Supervisors
b. Production Workers
c. Executive Management
d. Manager Human Resources
Answer: c. Executive Management

Who is responsible for leading the production workers and supervisors in a manufacturing facility?
a. Manager Inventory Control
b. Head of Finance
c. Production Line Supervisors
d. Manager Sales
Answer: c. Production Line Supervisors

Which of the following positions reports directly to the executive manager in a manufacturing set-up?
a. Manager Production-A
b. Manager Human Resources
c. Production Workers
d. Head of Operations
Answer: a. Manager Production-A

Which of the following is responsible for managing the financial planning of a manufacturing
organization?
a. Head of Marketing
b. Manager Sales
c. Manager Financial Planning
d. Manager Inventory Control
Answer: c. Manager Financial Planning

What is the role of production workers in a manufacturing set-up?


a. They devise the manufacturing strategy.
b. They lead the production workers and supervisors.
c. They report the successes or failures of the manufacturing strategy to the executive manager.
d. They complete their job efficiently to contribute to the success of the manufacturing strategy.
Answer: d. They complete their job efficiently to contribute to the success of the manufacturing strategy

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary decisions involved in organizing a manufacturing
company?
a) Division of labor
b) Departmentalization
c) Delegation
d) Manufacturing processes
Answer: d) Manufacturing processes

Who is credited with introducing the concept of division of labor?


a) John Locke
b) Adam Smith
c) Karl Marx

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d) Friedrich Engels
Answer: b) Adam Smith

Which of the following is NOT one of the advantages of division of labor in a manufacturing company?
a) Increased efficiency
b) Improvement in quality
c) Utilization of specialized skills and talents of workers
d) Reduced training time for workers
Answer: d) Reduced training time for workers

Which type of departmentalization divides company resources based on the products being
manufactured?
a) Functional departmentalization
b) Product departmentalization
c) Process departmentalization
d) Customer departmentalization
Answer: b) Product departmentalization

Which type of departmentalization divides departments based on the type of customers being served?
a) Functional departmentalization
b) Product departmentalization
c) Process departmentalization
d) Customer departmentalization
Answer: d) Customer departmentalization

Which type of company structure is more flexible than traditional structures and allows management to
move employees as needed to respond to dynamic working environments?
a) Traditional structures
b) Contemporary structures
c) Team structures
d) Project-based structures
Answer: b) Contemporary structures

Who is typically responsible for overseeing each department in a manufacturing company and reporting
to the company president?
a) The company president
b) The vice president of operations
c) The production manager
d) The sales manager
Answer: b) The vice president of operations

Which type of departmentalization divides departments based on the primary functions conducted by
the company?
a) Functional departmentalization
b) Product departmentalization
c) Process departmentalization
d) Customer departmentalization
Answer: a) Functional departmentalization

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What is manufacturing operations management?


A. The process of designing and developing goods from raw materials for sale to distributors or retailers.
B. The ongoing process of monitoring and improving production processes.
C. The process of managing the supply chain for a manufacturing company.
D. The process of marketing and promoting manufactured products.
Answer: B

What is the goal of manufacturing management?


A. To produce the best quality products at the highest possible prices.
B. To produce the best quality products at the lowest possible prices.
C. To produce the lowest quality products at the highest possible prices.
D. To produce the lowest quality products at the lowest possible prices.
Answer: B

What are some of the resources that manufacturing operations management aims to optimize?
A. People and technology only
B. Equipment and technology only
C. People, technology, equipment, and other resources
D. People and equipment only
Answer: C

What is the benefit of complying with government regulations in manufacturing operations


management?
A. Improved efficiency and product quality
B. Increased customer satisfaction
C. Increased teamwork
D. Protection from potential government fines and severe regulatory decisions
Answer: D

What is the advantage of using warehouse management software and defect-trackers in manufacturing
operations management?
A. To increase the efficiency of your facility
B. To reduce waste production
C. To ensure compliance with government regulations
D. To increase profitability
Answer: A

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