Aggregate Planning Options Quiz

Aggregate Planning Options Quiz

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10 Qs

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Aggregate Planning Options Quiz

Aggregate Planning Options Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Business

University

Hard

Created by

Rusalbiah Che Mamat

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an advantage of changing inventory levels as an aggregate planning option?

No abrupt production changes

Avoids the costs of other alternatives

Matches seasonal fluctuations without hiring/training costs

Permits flexibility and smoothing of the firm’s output

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a disadvantage of varying workforce size by hiring or layoffs as an aggregate planning option?

Loss of quality control; reduced profits; loss of future business

Overtime premiums; tired workers; may not meet demand

Hiring, layoff, and training costs may be significant

Inventory holding cost may increase

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a disadvantage of varying production rates through overtime or idle time as an aggregate planning option?

Changes in human resources are gradual or none; no abrupt production changes

Hiring, layoff, and training costs may be significant

Overtime premiums; tired workers; may not meet demand

Loss of quality control; reduced profits; loss of future business

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an advantage of sub-contracting as an aggregate planning option?

Permits flexibility and smoothing of the firm’s output

Matches seasonal fluctuations without hiring/training costs

Avoids the costs of other alternatives

No abrupt production changes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a disadvantage of using part-time workers as an aggregate planning option?

High turnover/training costs; quality suffers; scheduling difficult

Overtime premiums; tired workers; may not meet demand

Hiring, layoff, and training costs may be significant

No abrupt production changes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an advantage of influencing demand as an aggregate planning option?

No abrupt production changes

Hiring, layoff, and training costs may be significant

Creates marketing ideas. Overbooking used in some businesses

Matches seasonal fluctuations without hiring/training costs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a disadvantage of back ordering during high-demand periods as an aggregate planning option?

Inventory holding cost may increase

Customer must be willing to wait, but goodwill is lost

Hiring, layoff, and training costs may be significant

Overtime premiums; tired workers; may not meet demand

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