Cases in Operations Management - 6

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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
Did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier , Dispatched the consignment by Express Roadlines by truck , Raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : During the meeting with G.M (Mr. Kaul) Store Keeper Mr. Bapat informed that purchases were made from :-
Correct Answer
Several sources
Your Answer
Several sources

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : One of the following is not a variable overhead:-
Correct Answer
Space
Your Answer
Space

True/False
Question
This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop' : As per cost figures collected, Expected volume of work on special equipment next year is 10,000 Nos.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: In the existing method, the scarp generated in processes like machining was stored in :-
Correct Answer
Scrap yard
Your Answer
Scrap yard

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Anonymous letter received by M.D.
Need to justify
Need to justify
This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd.' : Senior buyers
Seen in top hotels with suppliers
No material facts to support the arguments
Reason for failure to convince the Board of Directors
No material facts to support the arguments
No confidence in Material manager and Senior buyers
Lot of items on the agenda
Need to be concise and to the point
Need to be concise and to the point

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The new items contracted by the company are handled by the development department for :-
Correct Answer
Submission of samples , Manufacture of one or two production lots , Transfer to manufacturing department for regular production, after successful development
Your Answer
Submission of samples , Manufacture of one or two production lots , Transfer to manufacturing department for regular production, after successful development

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company has well established machine shop having more than 150 machines and :-
Correct Answer
A heat treatment shop , Metrology section , Packing section
Your Answer
A heat treatment shop , Metrology section , Packing section

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company also executes :-
Correct Answer
Rush orders
Your Answer
Rush orders

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop' :The owner finds it ________ to get part time employees when there is heavy work load.
Correct Answer
Difficult
Your Answer
Difficult

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
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
Jigs and fixtures required

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

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 'Eagle Machine Company' : Cost of running Sally's department is Rs 3,70,000 per year. This is on account of :-
Correct Answer
Salaries , Fringes , Expenses
Your Answer
Salaries , Fringes , Expenses

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : After the introduction of scheme, shop floor manager has complained of pressure from workmen for ________.
Correct Answer
Overtime
Your Answer
Overtime

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Test of viability of standards
Production study
Production study
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Guaranteed time wage
Scanlon Plan
Predetermined Method Time standards
Base wage rate
Job Evaluation
Work Measurement
Fixation of Performance standard
Work Measurement
Job Evaluation

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : Jones had been brought in by a management consultant to ________ the department's buying activities.
Correct Answer
Centralize
Your Answer
Centralize

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 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

Select The Blank
Question
This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : One of the assumptions of the case is- other incidental costs (e.g. paper work, Transport charges for acquiring and regrinding thread roll) are ________.
Correct Answer
Negligible
Your Answer
Low

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : It is a :-
Correct Answer
Light engineering company
Your Answer
Light engineering company

True/False
Question
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The average efficiency on the other components currently being produced is around 75%.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

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

Select The Blank
Question
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Jigs and fixtures once provided will be able to maintain accuracy up to about ________ pieces.
Correct Answer
20000
Your Answer
20000

True/False
Question
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : "It is difficult to install an incentive scheme and easy to withdraw when desired."
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

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 Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : Problems got created due to :-
Correct Answer
Added work load in purchasing , Divided buying responsibilities , Number of inexperienced buyers
Your Answer
Added work load in purchasing , Divided buying responsibilities , Number of inexperienced buyers

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.': The company is faced with following problems :-
Correct Answer
Choice of Location
Your Answer
Choice of Plant machinery

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Following is the information requirement for using CPM/PERT techniques:-
Correct Answer
List of activities , Activity duration , Precedent relationship of the activities
Your Answer
List of activities , Activity duration , Person responsible for activity completion

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : The success of an incentive plan to a large extent depends on the following factor:-
Correct Answer
Quality of performance standard
Your Answer
Production Planning and Control system

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following systems are prerequisites for an incentive scheme:-
Correct Answer
Good production planning and control system , Good Inspection and quality control system , Sound system of accounting operators daily output
Your Answer
Good production planning and control system , Good Inspection and quality control system , Sound system of accounting operators daily output

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The problem envisages determining the rate of ________ before and after improvement in the existing method.
Correct Answer
Production
Your Answer
Speed

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The problems reported are :-
Correct Answer
Delays in placing orders , Frequently late deliveries , Incorrect ordering quantities
Your Answer
Delays in placing orders , Frequently late deliveries , Incorrect ordering quantities

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following practice if prevalent, must be eliminated to guarantee success of wage incentive scheme :-
Correct Answer
Overtime
Your Answer
Encashment of leave

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 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Use of Network Techniques beside computing project duration also helps in the following :-
Correct Answer
Possibilities of reducing project duration
Your Answer
Computing manpower requirement

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : This case is concerned with following element of production planning:-
Correct Answer
Routing
Your Answer
Scheduling

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
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

Select The Blank
Question
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

Select The Blank
Question
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : In machining Exhaust Manifold, no cutting oil is required as the material is ________.
Correct Answer
Cast iron
Your Answer
Plastic

Select The Blank
Question
This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Success of wage incentive plans to a large extent depends on the ________ of performance standards.
Correct Answer
Quality
Your Answer
Quality

True/False
Question
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The cost of foundry reject is borne by the company.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

True/False
Question
This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd' : As per summary of purchases of the last year, Material cost as a proportion of sales is 26%.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

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
True

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