Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Cases in Operations Management - 8

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : M.D. has asked for ________ from the Vice President.
Correct Answer
Explanation
Your Answer
Explanation

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The ________ furniture is sold through distributors.
Correct Answer
Standard
Your Answer
Standard

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company has finalized the order for manufacture of a ________ driven gear.
Correct Answer
Speedmeter
Your Answer
Speedmeter

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co' : As per Mr. Khanna( Planning Manager) sales plans are changed :-
Correct Answer
Overnight
Your Answer
Overnight

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : project planning/scheduling techniques are called by following names:-
Correct Answer
CPM , PERT , Network Analysis
Your Answer
CPM , PERT

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The loss of consignment was ________.
Correct Answer
Total
Your Answer
Partial

True/False
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The executives were entitled for incentive bonus.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The process involves the use of :-
Correct Answer
HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill
Your Answer
HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Process sheet does not provide following data:-
Correct Answer
Shift
Your Answer
Shift

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The consultant made following recommendations :-
Correct Answer
Creation of industrial engineering department , Methods improvement & fixation of performance standards , Introduction of incentive scheme
Your Answer
Creation of industrial engineering department , Methods improvement & fixation of performance standards , Introduction of incentive scheme

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 case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : After completion of manufacturing, Jay Jee took following actions :-
Correct Answer
Dispatched the consignment by Express Roadlines by truck , Raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount , Did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier
Your Answer
Dispatched the consignment by Express Roadlines by truck , Raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount , Did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen observed that the Machine Shop was looking ________.
Correct Answer
Congested
Your Answer
Congested

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Procurement cost per order is computed on the basis of following data:
Correct Answer
Order cost , No of vendors , Frequency of ordering
Your Answer
Order cost , No of vendors , Unit price of the item

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.':The location of plant has been narrowed down to following locations :-
Correct Answer
Kolhapur , Ahmedabad , Coimbatore
Your Answer
Coimbatore , Kolhapur , Ahmedabad

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : Balancing weights are manufactured using facilities arranged in :-
Correct Answer
Process type of layout
Your Answer
Process type of layout

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Shop floor mangers pressurized to give
Overtime
Overtime
This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : Qualifying amount shall be raised with
Increase in sales price
Increase in sales price
Incentive will be paid on
Basic salary of each employee
Basic salary of each employee
Basis of payment on
Total output in terms of value of production
Total output in terms of value of production

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
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Customers complaints were on the rise, mainly due to :-
Correct Answer
Delay in deliveries
Your Answer
Delay in deliveries

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Mr. Dilip Tahil who founded the company initially focused on :-
Correct Answer
Custom built furniture
Your Answer
Custom built furniture

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company supplies components to :-
Correct Answer
Automobile industries , Printing machines , Machine tool & process equipment industries
Your Answer
Automobile industries , Printing machines , Machine tool & process equipment industries

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
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

True/False
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : The organization has reputation for poor deliveries.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : The Scanlon plan for incentive payment is useful for the organizations of following characteristic:-
Correct Answer
Highly labour intensive
Your Answer
Highly labour intensive

Select The Blank
Question
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : In Scanlon Plan all employees receive guaranteed ________ wages.
Correct Answer
Time
Your Answer
Time

True/False
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : It takes 0.2 minutes to measure dimensions and set aside gear into the trolley.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

True/False
Question
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : As extra capacity can be generated by starting an additional shift, hence fixed overheads are sizable.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : The management is interested in the following :-
Correct Answer
Improved method of working
Your Answer
Improved method of working

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

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The volume of growth tripled due to ________ management.
Correct Answer
Aggressive
Your Answer
Aggressive

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Responsibility for Monthly report on any rejected/obsolete/non-moving items
Production /Marketing department
Production /Marketing department
This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Decision whether material is obsolete or otherwise
Store Manager
Store Manager
Disposal of waste/obsolete material
Once a year
Once a year
Storage of scrap material in scrap yard
Without identification or any records of quantities
Without identification or any records of quantities

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : Number of work stations are to be decided based on assumption that monthly off take is ________ numbers.
Correct Answer
8000
Your Answer
8000

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Incentive schemes can not be considered to be a substitute of the following:-
Correct Answer
Poor management
Your Answer
Low productivity

True/False
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' :The rates of scrap were reviewed from time to time.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

True/False
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The operation time for C' sunk 14 dia holes on both sides is 0.50 per piece.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : It was decided to modify the existing layout of the plant in the year :-
Correct Answer
1972
Your Answer
1972

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : Incentive scheme was finalized based on :-
Correct Answer
Monthly sales
Your Answer
Monthly production

Select The Blank
Question
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
Question
This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : The company should continue current practice of subcontracting thread rolling operation if :-
Correct Answer
Cost to buy is lower than cost to make
Your Answer
Cost to buy is lower than cost to make

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company has received a special order where :-
Correct Answer
A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested
Your Answer
A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. asked Material Manager to prepare short report to be presented to board of directors about :-
Correct Answer
Buying policies
Your Answer
Buying policies

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : Manufacturing Manager handles :-
Correct Answer
Production , Inventory control , Receiving
Your Answer
Production , Inventory control , Receiving

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

Select The Blank
Question
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

Select The Blank
Question
This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Allied Industries Pvt ltd is a small ________ concern with 25 workmen.
Correct Answer
Proprietary
Your Answer
Proprietary

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