chap 3

Question 1

_process refers to manufacturing activities that result in either semi- finished product, finished product, or a by-product.

Answer 1

Production

Question 2

_process refers to activities that result in the availability of a complete service or an allied service.

Answer 2

Operations

Question 3

__ happens when information is imparted to customers through presentations in the form of advertisements. An example would be giving information about a vitamin’s ingredients and health benefits through the product’s television advertisement.

Answer 3

Knowledge utility

Question 4

__management encompasses production planning and development, production administration, implementation function and other allied activities such as standardization, simplification, specialization, quality control, and research and development.

Answer 4

Production

Question 5

__ on the other hand deals with the functions of converting inputs to output using processes, on demand forecasting,
control

Answer 5

Production system

Question 6

A __ or __ is the primary object of consumer interest in a market. The need- and want-satisfying capacity of an item determines its value as a product or service. While most products are created for an identified need or want, some products are developed for a need or want that is yet to exist.

Answer 6

product or service

Question 7

Production and operations management involves the major areas of …

Answer 7

production planning and control,
project management,
supply chain management, and
inventory management.

Question 8

During production and operation, other types of utilities are formed.

Answer 8

These are place, time, form, service, and knowledge utilities.

Question 9

__utility happens when there is a change from the place of availability to the place of use through transportation. For example, transporting harvested rice to the brewery for rice wine production.

Answer 9

Place

Question 10

__utility happens when the input or the output is stored as part of the utilization process of the consumers. An example would be imported meat products in cold storage.

Answer 10

Time

Question 11

_utility happens when inputs change in size, weight, color, shape, or all at the same time as it converts into a consumer product. An example would be converting the fiber of a pineapple fruit to fabric and then to a ready- to-wear dress.

Answer 11

Form

Question 12

_utility happens when service is rendered to a client either directly or indirectly. An example would be healthcare professionals to COVID-19 patients, or computer graphic designers to online buyers.

Answer 12

Service

Question 13

Foremost in production and operations management, is the twin issue of _ and _.

Answer 13

effectiveness and efficiency.

Question 14

refers to goal achievement, whereas efficiency is related to the cost resource utilization involved in the production and operation activity.

Answer 14

Effectiveness

Question 15

Element consists of

Answer 15

men, materials, machines, process, and information network designed and located to interact harmoniously.

Question 16

In production and operations management, emphasis is also given to the. attainment of __ , which is based upon the customer’s needs.

Answer 16

right quality

Question 17

It is determined by the cost of the product and the technical characteristics as suited to the specific requirements.

Answer 17

right quality

Question 18

Likewise, having the _ _ is also important, emphasizing that the manufacturing organization should produce the products in the right number.

Answer 18

right quantity

Question 19

If they are produced more than demand, the capital will block up in the form of inventory and if the quantity is produced in short of demand, leads to shortage of products.

Answer 19

right quantity

Question 20

In a similar vein, producing within the _ _ is also an important parameter to judge the effectiveness of a production department, which must aim to make the optimal utilization of input resources to achieve its objective.

Answer 20

right time

Question 21

the _ _ _must be established before the product is manufactured. Hence, all attempts should be made to produce the products at pre-established cost, to reduce the variation between actual and the standard pre-established cost.

Answer 21

right manufacturing cost

Question 22

The purpose of the manufacturing location study is to

Answer 22

to find the optimal location that will result in the greatest advantage to the organization.

Question 23

is the aim in production and operations management. The efficient combination of land, labor, capital, and management to optimally produce goods and services determines the level of operational productivity.

Answer 23

Productivity

Question 24

_ _ deals with conversion of ideas into reality, and every business organization must design, develop, and introduce new products as a survival and growth strategy.

Answer 24

Product design

Question 25

_ _ is a macroscopic decision-making of an overall process route for converting the raw material into finished goods. These decisions encompass the selection of a process, choice of technology, process flow analysis and layout of the facilities.

Answer 25

Process design

Question 26

Production processes can be classified in three categories,….

Answer 26

flow production, batch production, or unit production.

Question 27

_ _ which is also referred to as mass production, denotes a production process that runs in sequence.

Answer 27

Flow production,

Question 28

This type of production process is suitable for high demand goods, where a steady flow of operation is necessary. Quality control can be ensured in the type of raw materials used in the manufacturing system before the final product is brought out of the manufacturing facility.

Answer 28

Flow production,

Question 29

In this category, the whole production process is divided in parts, with the unfinished product in the form of various finished parts.

Answer 29

Batch production

Question 30

_ _ is applicable for a product that uses different machines and tools depending on the parts to create. Quality can be checked at every batch production, and production parts can be made available at another functional area.

Answer 30

Batch production

Question 31

_ _ happens when production is made according to when the customer specifically requires it.

Answer 31

Unit production

Question 32

Production processes of this nature follow a standard, quality, and specification in size, weight, form, color, and packaging. This type of production process is best used for products that do not require repetitive steps, nor has high demand. Its cost concerns also limit its use.

Answer 32

Unit production

Question 33

_ _ and _ is about implementing plans in terms of job schedule, machine appropriation, and actual workflow.

Answer 33

Production planning and control

Question 34

Project management evolved fromproject

Answer 34

Henry Gantt’s famous Gantt chart and
Henri Fayol’s Five Management Functions of planning, organizing, commanding. coordinating, and controlling.

Question 35

A _is an organized initiative that has a concept phase, a project initiation phase, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and a project closure.

Answer 35

project

Question 36

_ _ _ is the management of a network of business activities and processes that includes procurement, manufacturing, transportation of finished goods, warehousing, distribution, and inventory management.

Answer 36

Supply chain management

Question 37

The network of service providers of the supply chain process, called __, are efficiently coordinated and integrated by supply chain managers to ensure that production and distribution and all other activities in between will not be vulnerable to the risks of distance and time.

Answer 37

vendors

Question 38

__acts as the post-procurement function of delivering raw materials from the source to the production plant, and the transportation of finished goods from the production to the various points of distribution.

Answer 38

Logistics