Manufacturing & Operations Management Quiz

What does manufacturing and operations management involve?

• Planning, organizing, and supervising processes

• Only planning processes

• Only supervising processes

• Only organizing processes

What are the four areas of focus in operations management?

• Goods & Services, Process Management, Supply Chain & Inventory, Quality Control

• Goods & Services, Process Management, Marketing, Quality Control

• Goods & Services, Process Management, Supply Chain, Customer Service

• Goods & Services, Process Management, Supply Chain & Inventory, Customer Service

What is the purpose of quality control in operations management?

• To ensure products meet quality standards

• To reduce costs

• To improve product design

• To manage supply chain

What is the significance of the Gantt Chart in operations management?

• Helps track production progress and manage time

• Used for quality control

• A method for inventory management

• A tool for financial analysis

What did the Hawthorne Studies reveal about worker productivity?

• Improved with management attention

• Decreased with management attention

• Remained the same regardless of attention

• Increased with less supervision

What is the focus of sustainable manufacturing?

• Reducing energy consumption and using eco-friendly materials

• Maximizing production speed

• Minimizing labor costs

• Increasing product variety

What does Industry 4.0 integrate into manufacturing?

• Artificial intelligence, IoT, and automation

• Only automation

• Only artificial intelligence

• Only IoT

What is the role of operations management in manufacturing?

What is the role of Operations Management in manufacturing?

• Optimizing production processes and managing supply chains

• Providing medical services and health insurance

• Selling consumer goods directly to customers

• Managing service quality and workforce scheduling

What is the significance of Operations Management in healthcare?

• Ensures efficient patient flow management and scheduling

• Focuses on inventory management and customer service

• Involves managing service quality and resource allocation

• Optimizes routes and manages fleets