OS chapter 9 Flashcards
Craftswork
A production method where skilled workers collaborate closely to create custom-designed products
Programmed technology
A type of technology where procedures for transforming inputs into outputs are predetermined, allowing tasks to be standardized and making the work process predictable
Technical complexity
A measure of how much a production process can be programmed to ensure control and predictability
Technological imperative
The argument that technology determines structure
Task interdependence
The way in which various organizational tasks are connected and rely on each other
Task variability
The frequency of exceptions or unexpected situations a person faces while completing a task
Task analyzability
The extent to which a person must engage in search activities to find solutions to a problem
Mediating technology
A type of technology where input, conversion, and output activities can occur independently from one another
Long-linked technology
A technology where input, conversion, and output activities must be carried out in a sequential order
Slack resources
Extra resources that provide an organization with the flexibility to handle unexpected situations.
Intensive technology
A type of technology where input, conversion, and output activities are closely interconnected and cannot be separated
Specialism
Producing only a narrow range of outputs
Dedicated machines
Machines designed to perform a single operation at a time, such as cutting, drilling, or stamping parts of a car body
Standardized workers
Employees who follow standardized work procedures, enhancing an organization’s control over the conversion process
Computer-aided design (CAD)
An advanced manufacturing technique that simplifies and streamlines the design process
Advanced manufacturing technology
Innovative technologies in materials and knowledge that transform the work processes of traditional mass production organizations
Materials technology
Technologies that include machinery, equipment, and computers used in manufacturing processes
Computer-aided materials management (CAMM)
An advanced manufacturing technique used to manage the flow of raw materials and components into the production process, create master production schedules, and control inventory levels
Just-in-time inventory (JIT) system
A system that ensures inputs and components for production are delivered exactly when needed, minimizing inventory levels and reducing waste
Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)
An advanced manufacturing technique that uses computer software to control the transition between different operations on machines
Flexible manufacturing technology
Technology that enables the production of various components on the same machine with little or no additional cost
