Friday, 5 July 2013

Operations Management - 9

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : The disposal of material was done on ________ basis.
Correct Answer 
Weight
Your Answer 
Weight

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This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________.
Correct Answer 
Inefficiency
Your Answer 
Inefficiency

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This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________.
Correct Answer 
Overrun
Your Answer 
Overrun

True/False
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This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : It is necessary to keep stock of standard furniture to cater to sudden requirement of the customers.
Correct Answer 
True
Your Answer 
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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This Question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The company, for its various items, has recently introduced the concept of :-
Correct Answer 
Economic lot size
Your Answer 
Economic lot size

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Other material considered to be scrap/obsolete is :-
Correct Answer 
Packing material , Maintenance spares , Parts/components
Your Answer 
Packing material , Maintenance spares , Parts/components , Electric motors

True/False
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This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant.
Correct Answer 
True
Your Answer 
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: G.M. recruited a senior purchase manager, Mr. Sajid Durrani in the purchased department :-
Correct Answer 
In view of need to procure parts/components for development in time
Your Answer 
In view of need to procure parts/components for development in time

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following was the solution conceived by the Production Manager to the need of increasing production:-
Correct Answer 
Introduction of incentive scheme
Your Answer 
Introduction of incentive scheme

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This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Overtime must be ________ to guarantee the success of the wage incentive scheme.
Correct Answer 
Eliminative
Your Answer 
Eliminative

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is manufactured in house, following costs wll increase:-
Correct Answer 
Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant
Your Answer 
Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant , Fixed overheads

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The purchase of steel was done exclusively by :-
Correct Answer 
One buyer
Your Answer 
One buyer

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Cars are manually pushed over the wooden stand placed in the major repairs section because of :-
Correct Answer 
Absence of the underground pit
Your Answer 
Absence of the underground pit

True/False
Question 
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Under Scanlon Plan employee is paid incentive bonus based on individual efforts and additional output.
Correct Answer 
True
Your Answer 
True

True/False
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : During the period of rapid expansion, it became necessary to subcontract a significant volume of machining operations.
Correct Answer 
True
Your Answer 
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The groove cutting operation is performed at the :-
Correct Answer 
Capston lathe
Your Answer 
Capston lathe

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question 
This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following cost element is considered while calculating total cost of buying :-
Correct Answer 
Transport cost
Your Answer 
Transport cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question 
This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :-
Correct Answer 
Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals
Your Answer 
Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals , Manpower

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Capacity cost
Unabsorbed overheads
Unabsorbed overheads
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Power cost
Variable over head
Variable over head
Setup cost
Fixed labour cost
Marginal cost
Material cost
Direct cost
Direct cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : As per Materials Manager basis of awarding contract is :-
Correct Answer 
Justified in each case , All Purchase orders above Rs. 10,000/- are counter signed by him , All Purchase orders above Rs. 50,000/- are signed by V.P.
Your Answer 
Justified in each case , All Purchase orders above Rs. 10,000/- are counter signed by him , All Purchase orders above Rs. 50,000/- are signed by V.P. , Case to case basis

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : As per the Activity description given in the table, Preparation of operational layout activity affects following activities :-
Correct Answer 
Design and draft hobbing fixture , Procure plug gauge , Procure ring gauge
Your Answer 
Design and draft hobbing fixture , Procure plug gauge , Procure ring gauge , Manufacture hobbing fixture

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per the MD, the company is faced with following problems :-
Correct Answer 
Union leaders do not work , Lower efficiency of the mechanics, as they do not work at their place of work , Union leaders waste their time
Your Answer 
Union leaders do not work , Lower efficiency of the mechanics, as they do not work at their place of work , Union leaders waste their time , Unsatisfactory layout

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' :Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 nos of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine :-
Correct Answer 
Cylindrical grinder
Your Answer 
Cylindrical grinder

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This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress.
Correct Answer 
Congested
Your Answer 
Congested

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The machines were completed by Kay Jee :-
Correct Answer 
Within the stipulated delivery period
Your Answer 
Within the stipulated delivery period

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This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The pedestal grinder mounted on the huge work table, gives out ________ and blows out dust.
Correct Answer 
Sparks
Your Answer 
Sparks

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Process sheet for exhaust manifold provides following information:-
Correct Answer 
Jigs and fixtures required
Your Answer 
Utilization of machine planned

Multiple Choice Single Answer
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This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Presently the raw castings are procured by UTPL and given to machining to three vendors. If UTPL has to manufacture Exhaust Manifold in house it would have to provide one of the following:
Correct Answer 
New jigs and fixtures
Your Answer 
New jigs and fixtures

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Mechanics going to clerk with requisition
Get the replacements authorization
Get the replacements authorization
This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Loss of productive time
Obtaining replacement of spares from stores
Obtaining replacement of spares from stores
Transfer of parts from work table to a hand trolley and pushing it out to the service bay
Blowing off parts clean with compressed air
Blowing off parts clean with compressed air
Space for storage of seats inside the workshop
Avoid wasteful movements
Avoid wasteful movements

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The old supplier :-
Correct Answer 
Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid
Your Answer 
Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid , Is always asked his opinion about quantity to be ordered

True/False
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet.
Correct Answer 
True
Your Answer 
True

True/False
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component.
Correct Answer 
False
Your Answer 
False

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This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. instructed Materials Manager to collect ________ information and evidence to clarify that their system is foolproof.
Correct Answer 
Relevant
Your Answer 
Relevant

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Work elements performed by a gear shaving operator are :-
Correct Answer 
Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel
Your Answer 
Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel , Raise oil guard and switch on the machine

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The cost of manufacturing has increased due to :-
Correct Answer 
Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products
Your Answer 
Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products , Non availability of skilled labour

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This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The cycle time per piece to perform the set of activities listed adds up to ________.
Correct Answer 
2.30 minutes
Your Answer 
2.30 minutes

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This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Personnel Officer Mr. Sinha informed Mr. Kaul that Employee ________ is very high.
Correct Answer 
Turnover
Your Answer 
Turnover

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : As per GM, the route cause of this non-sensical situation is lack of :-
Correct Answer 
Co-ordination
Your Answer 
Co-ordination

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The company had a small foundry until 1946. This was subsequently closed and the purchase of ferrous castings were handled by :-
Correct Answer 
A man who had been a supervisor in the foundry
Your Answer 
A man who had been a supervisor in the foundry

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : An incentive plan can be considered as a tool for following:-
Correct Answer 
Increase productivity , Create more capacity , Reduce manufacturing costs
Your Answer 
Increase productivity , Create more capacity , Reduce manufacturing costs , Increase sales

True/False
Question 
This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The table given in the casestudy gives approximate machine hour rate for each indicated machine.
Correct Answer 
True
Your Answer 
True

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Question 
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : To manufacture exhaust Manifild in-house additional capacity is required. Extra capacity can be generated at UTPL by additional ________.
Correct Answer 
Shift
Your Answer 
Shift

True/False
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr. Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that Hardening & Tempering was the last operation.
Correct Answer 
True
Your Answer 
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The firm is :-
Correct Answer 
A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear
Your Answer 
A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear , Engaged in manufacture of cutting gears

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :-
Correct Answer 
Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost
Your Answer 
Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost , Power cost

True/False
Question 
This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen was informed by Mr. Ravikant, Materials Manager that counting is not necessary at every stage as they count at the initial stage and since their workers and supervisors are experienced, they can easily identify the components at each stage of production.
Correct Answer 
True
Your Answer 
True

True/False
Question 
This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Project duration can always be reduced by deploying additional recourses.
Correct Answer 
False
Your Answer 
False

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