TEST BANK for Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management 14th Edition By Jay by ACADEMIAMILL

Test Bank for Operations Management,14e

Operations Management Fourteenth Edition Jay Heizer Barry Render Chuck Munson

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Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 1 Operations and Productivity

Section 1

What Is Operations Management?

1) Some of the operations-related activities of Hard Rock Café include designing music instruments and analyzing them for cost and labor requirements. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) Because Hard Rock Cafés are themed restaurants, operations managers focus their layout design efforts on attractiveness while paying little attention to efficiency. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) All organizations, including service firms such as banks and hospitals, have a production function. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) Operations management is the set of activities that creates value in the form of tangible goods, and intangible outputs like services, by transforming inputs into outputs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

5) Production is the creation of goods and services. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) At Hard Rock Café, tasks that reflect operations or operations management include: A) designing efficient layouts. B) providing meals. C) receiving ingredients. D) preparing effective employee schedules. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 7) An operations task performed at Hard Rock Café is: A) borrowing funds to build a new restaurant. B) advertising changes in the restaurant menu. C) designing efficient kitchen layouts. D) managing the payroll for employees. E) overseeing financial reports. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 8) Operations management is applicable: A) mostly to the service sector. B) to services exclusively. C) mostly to the manufacturing sector. D) to all firms, whether manufacturing or service. E) to the manufacturing sector exclusively. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

9) ________ is the set of activities that creates value in the form of goods and services by transforming inputs into outputs. Answer: Operations management Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 10) Operations management is the set of activities that creates value in the form of goods and services by transforming ________ into ________. Answer: inputs; outputs Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 11) Identify three or more operations-related tasks carried out by Hard Rock Café. Answer: Providing custom meals; designing, testing, and costing meals; acquiring, receiving, and storing supplies; recruiting and training employees; preparing employee schedules; designing efficient restaurant layouts. Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 12) Define operations management. Will your definition accommodate both manufacturing and service operations? Answer: Operations management can be defined as the management of all activities directly related to the creation of goods and/or services through the transformation of inputs into outputs. Yes. Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 2

Organizing to Produce Goods and Services

1) Which of the following are the primary functions of all organizations? A) production/operations, marketing, and human resources B) marketing, human resources, and finance/accounting C) sales, quality control, and production/operations D) marketing, production/operations, and finance/accounting E) research and development, finance/accounting, and purchasing Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) Which of the following tasks within a manufacturing firm is performed by the operations function? A) market research B) borrowing funds C) sales promotion D) stock issue E) quality assurance and control Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) Which of the following would NOT be an operations function in a commercial bank? A) auditing B) teller scheduling C) maintenance D) collection E) check clearing Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

4) The marketing function is concerned with: A) producing goods or providing services. B) procuring materials, supplies, and equipment. C) building and maintaining a positive image. D) generating the demand for the organization's products or services. E) securing monetary resources. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 5) The purchasing function is concerned with: A) producing goods or providing services. B) procuring materials, supplies, and equipment. C) building and maintaining a positive image. D) generating the demand for the organization's products or services. E) securing monetary resources. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) The finance function is concerned with: A) producing goods or providing services. B) procuring materials, supplies, and equipment. C) building and maintaining a positive image. D) generating the demand for the organization's products or services. E) securing monetary resources. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

7) Which of the following tasks within an airline company is related to operations? A) crew scheduling B) international monetary exchange C) sales D) advertising E) accounts payable Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 8) For a commercial bank, the operations function will involve: A) teller scheduling. B) advertising new loan products. C) auditing financial transactions. D) accounting expenses incurred. E) accounts payable. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 9) For an airline, the marketing function will involve: A) crew scheduling. B) managing general ledger. C) cash control. D) pricing tickets. E) dispatching crew. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 10) Marketing, ________, and finance/accounting are the three functions that all organizations must perform to create goods and services. Answer: production/operations Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

Section 3

The Supply Chain

1) Competition in the 21st century is no longer between companies; it is between supply chains. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) A supplier of wood for a paper manufacturing company would be considered as part of that company's supply chain. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 3) What is a global network of organizations and activities that supply a firm with goods and services? A) supply tree B) provider network C) supply chain D) vendor network E) vendor tree Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 4) Which of the following fosters specialization and worldwide supply chains? A) more expensive transportation B) instant communication C) economies of scope D) managers with a broad knowledge of many things E) high trade tariffs Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

5) A(n) ________ is a global network of organizations and activities that supply a firm with goods and services. Answer: supply chain Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 6) Competition in the 21st century is no longer between companies; it is between ________. Answer: supply chains Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 7) Identify up to four phenomena that foster specialization and worldwide supply chains. Answer: (1) a more technologically oriented society, (2) specialized expert knowledge, (3) instant communication, and (4) cheaper transportation Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

Section 4

Why Study OM?

1) One reason to study operations management is to learn how goods and services are consumed. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) One reason to study operations management is to learn how goods and services are produced. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) Reasons to study operations management include: A) studying how people organize themselves for productive enterprise. B) knowing how goods and services are consumed. C) understanding what human resource managers do. D) learning about a costly part of the enterprise. E) A and D Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) Reasons to study operations management include learning about: A) how people organize themselves for productive enterprise. B) how goods and services are produced. C) what operations managers do. D) a costly part of the enterprise. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

5) Brandon Production is a small firm focused on the assembly and sale of custom computers. The firm is facing stiff competition from low-priced alternatives, and is looking at various solutions to remain competitive and profitable. Current financials for the firm are shown in the table below. In the first option, marketing will increase sales (and both cost of inputs and production costs) by 50%. The next option is Vendor (Supplier) changes, which would result in a decrease of 12% in the cost of inputs. Finally, there is an OM option, which would reduce production costs by 25%. Which of the options would you recommend to the firm if it can only pursue one option? In addition, comment on the feasibility of each option. Business Function Cost of Inputs Production Costs Revenue

Current Value $50,000 $30,000 $83,000

What would be the impact on profit due to marketing increasing sales (and both cost of inputs and production costs) by 50%? A) increase of $1500 B) decrease of $1000 C) decrease of $2000 D) increase of $1000 E) profit will stay the same Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

6) Brandon Production is a small firm focused on the assembly and sale of custom computers. The firm is facing stiff competition from low-priced alternatives, and is looking at various solutions to remain competitive and profitable. Current financials for the firm are shown in the table below. In the first option, marketing will increase sales (and both cost of inputs and production costs) by 50%. The next option is Vendor (Supplier) changes, which would result in a decrease of 12% in the cost of inputs. Finally, there is an OM option, which would reduce production costs by 25%. Which of the options would you recommend to the firm if it can only pursue one option? In addition, comment on the feasibility of each option. Business Function Cost of Inputs Production Costs Revenue

Current Value $50,000 $30,000 $83,000

What would be the impact on profit due to Vendor (Supplier) changes, which would result in a decrease of 12% in the cost of inputs? A) increase of $2000 B) decrease of $1000 C) increase of $7500 D) increase of $6000 E) profit will stay the same. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

7) Brandon Production is a small firm focused on the assembly and sale of custom computers. The firm is facing stiff competition from low-priced alternatives, and is looking at various solutions to remain competitive and profitable. Current financials for the firm are shown in the table below. In the first option, marketing will increase sales (and both cost of inputs and production costs) by 50%. The next option is Vendor (Supplier) changes, which would result in a decrease of 12% in the cost of inputs. Finally, there is an OM option, which would reduce production costs by 25%. Which of the options would you recommend to the firm if it can only pursue one option? In addition, comment on the feasibility of each option. Business Function Cost of Inputs Production Costs Revenue

Current Value $50,000 $30,000 $83,000

What would be the impact on profit of the OM option, which would reduce production costs by 25%? A) increase of $2000 B) decrease of $1000 C) increase of $7500 D) increase of $6000 E) profit will stay the same Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

8) Brandon Production is a small firm focused on the assembly and sale of custom computers. The firm is facing stiff competition from low-priced alternatives, and is looking at various solutions to remain competitive and profitable. Current financials for the firm are shown in the table below. In the first option, marketing will increase sales (and both cost of inputs and production costs) by 50%. The next option is Vendor (Supplier) changes, which would result in a decrease of 12% in the cost of inputs. Finally, there is an OM option, which would reduce production costs by 25%. Which of the options would you recommend to the firm if it can only pursue one option? In addition, comment on the feasibility of each option. Business Function Cost of Inputs Production Costs Revenue

Current Value $50,000 $30,000 $83,000

Which of the options would you recommend to the firm if it can only pursue one option? A) marketing option B) vendor/supplier changes C) OM option D) indifferent to either option E) none of the above Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

9) Brandon Production is a small firm focused on the assembly and sale of custom computers. The firm is facing stiff competition from low-priced alternatives, and is looking at various solutions to remain competitive and profitable. Current financials for the firm are shown in the table below. In the first option, marketing will increase sales (and costs) by 50%. The next option is Vendor (Supplier) changes, which would result in a decrease of 12% in the cost of inputs. Finally, there is an OM option, which would reduce production costs by 25%. Which of the options would you recommend to the firm if it can only pursue one option? In addition, comment on the feasibility of each option. Business Function Current Value Cost of Inputs $50,000 Production Costs $30,000 Revenue $83,000 Answer: Marketing would increase sales to $124,500 ($83,000 ∗ 1.5) but increase cost of inputs and production costs to $120,000 (($50,000 + $30,000) ∗ 1.5). This would net an additional $1,500 of profit ($124,500 - $120,000 - current profit of $3,000). Vendor (Supplier) changes would decrease cost of inputs to $44,000 ($50,000 ∗ .88), resulting in $6,000 of additional profit (savings) ($50,000 - $44,000). Finally, the OM option would save $7,500 ($30,000 - $30,000 ∗ .75), resulting in an additional $7,500 of profit. Thus, the OM option is the most profitable. Comments on feasibility should center on the near impossibility of increasing revenue by 50%, while noting the other two options are difficult but not impossible. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 5

What Operations Managers Do

1) The operations manager performs the management activities of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling of the OM function. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) "Managing statistical process control" is within the strategic operations management decision area of managing quality. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) The strategic OM decision involving the design of goods and services defines much of what is required of operations in each of the other OM decisions. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) "Managing statistical process control" is within the strategic operations management decision area of managing process and capacity strategies. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 5) Determining what is to be purchased, from whom, and under what conditions is within the strategic operations management decision area of supply chain management. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 15 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

6) Making decisions that effectively and efficiently use both personnel and facilities is within the strategic operations management decision area of scheduling. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 7) Integrating capacity needs, personnel levels, technology and inventory requirements to determine the efficient flow of materials people and information is within the strategic operations management decision area of managing process and capacity strategies. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 8) Using judgments regarding nearness to customers, suppliers, and talent, while considering costs, infrastructure, logistics, and government is within the strategic operations management decision area of layout strategies. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 9) Integrating capacity needs, personnel levels, technology and inventory requirements to determine the efficient flow of materials people and information is within the strategic operations management decision area of layout strategies. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

10) Using judgments regarding nearness to customers, suppliers, and talent, while considering costs, infrastructure, logistics, and government is within the strategic operations management decision area of location strategies. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 11) Determining what is to be purchased, from whom, and under what conditions is within the strategic operations management decision area of process and capacity strategies. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 12) Making scheduling decisions that effectively and efficiently use both personnel and facilities is within the strategic operations management decision area of work measurement. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 13) In order to have a career in operations management, one must have a degree in statistics or quantitative methods. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.3 Identify career opportunities in operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

14) What are the five elements in the management process? A) plan, direct, update, lead, and supervise B) accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and management C) organize, plan, control, staff, and manage D) plan, organize, staff, lead, and control E) plan, lead, organize, manage, and control Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 15) Which of the following is NOT an element of the management process? A) controlling B) leading C) planning D) pricing E) staffing Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 16) An operations manager is NOT likely to be involved in: A) the design of goods and services to satisfy customers' wants and needs. B) the quality of goods and services to satisfy customers' wants and needs. C) the identification of customers' wants and needs. D) work scheduling to meet the due dates promised to customers. E) maintenance schedules. Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

17) All of the following decisions fall within the scope of operations management EXCEPT for: A) creating the company income statement. B) design of goods and services. C) location strategies. D) managing quality and statistical process control. E) human resources, job design and work measurement. Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 18) Part of the 10 strategic operations management decisions include: A) layout strategies. B) maintenance. C) process and capacity strategies. D) managing quality. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 19) Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 strategic operations management decisions? A) layout strategies B) maintenance C) process and capacity strategies D) mass customization E) supply chain management Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

20) Which of the following is one of the 10 strategic operations management decisions? A) depreciation policy for tax returns B) advertising C) process and capacity strategies D) pricing E) debt/equity ratio Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 21) Which of the following are among the 10 strategic operations management decisions? I. design of goods and services II. managing quality III. layout strategies IV. marketing V. pricing of goods and services A) I, II, V B) I, II, IV C) II, III, V D) I, II, III E) I, II, III, IV, V Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 22) Which of the following influences layout design? A) inventory requirements B) capacity needs C) personnel levels D) technology E) All of these influence layout decisions. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

23) Which of the following is NOT a strategic operations management decision? A) maintenance B) price C) layout D) quality E) inventory Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 24) Which strategic operations management decision involves defining much of what is required of operations in each of the other OM decision areas? A) managing quality B) design of goods and services C) process and capacity strategies D) layout strategies E) job design and work measurement Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 25) Which strategic operations management decision involves establishing policies and procedures to identify and achieve the customer's quality expectations? A) managing quality and statistical process control B) maintenance C) process and capacity strategies D) layout strategies E) job design and work measurement Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

26) Which strategic OM decision involves determining the efficient flow of materials and information? A) statistical process control B) maintenance C) process and capacity strategies D) layout strategies E) job design and work measurement Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 27) Which strategic operations management decision involves determining how a good or service is produced and commits management to specific resource investments that determine much of the firm's basic cost structure? A) location strategies B) maintenance C) process and capacity strategies D) layout strategies E) job design and work measurement Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 28) Which strategic operations management decision requires judgments regarding nearness to customers, suppliers, and talent, while considering costs, infrastructure, logistics, and government? A) location strategies B) scheduling C) process and capacity strategies D) layout strategies E) job design and work measurement Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

29) Which strategic operations management decision determines how to recruit, motivate, and retain personnel with the required talent and skills? A) location strategies B) scheduling C) process and capacity strategies D) layout strategies E) human resources, job design and work measurement Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 30) Which strategic operations management decisions determine what is to be purchased, from whom, and under what conditions? A) location strategies B) supply chain management C) process and capacity strategies D) layout strategies E) human resources, job design and work measurement Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 31) Which strategic operations management decisions effectively and efficiently use both personnel and facilities while meeting customer needs? A) location strategies B) maintenance C) process and capacity strategies D) layout strategies E) scheduling Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

32) Which strategic operations management decision considers facility capacity, production demands, and personnel necessary to maintain a reliable and stable process? A) location strategies B) maintenance C) process and capacity strategies D) layout strategies E) scheduling Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 33) The strategic operations management decision that involves defining much of what is required of operations in each of the other OM decision areas is ________. Answer: design of goods and services Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 34) The strategic operations management decision that involves establishing policies and procedures to identify and achieve the customer's quality expectations is ________. Answer: managing quality and statistical process control Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 35) The strategic OM decision that involves determining the efficient flow of materials and information is ________. Answer: layout strategies Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

36) The strategic operations management decision that involves determining how a good or service is produced and commits management to specific resource investments that determine much of the firm's basic costs structure is ________. Answer: process and capacity strategies Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 37) The strategic operations management decision that requires judgments regarding nearness to customers, suppliers, and talent, while considering costs, infrastructure, logistics, and government is ________. Answer: location strategies Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 38) The strategic operations management decision that determines how to recruit, motivate, and retain personnel with the required talent and skills is ________. Answer: human resources, job design and work measurement Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 39) The strategic operations management decisions that determine what is to be purchased, from whom, and under what conditions is: A) quality management B) supply chain management. C) process and capacity strategies. D) layout strategies. E) human resources, job design and work measurement. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

40) The strategic operations management decisions that effectively and efficiently use both personnel and facilities while meeting customer needs is ________. Answer: scheduling Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 41) The strategic operations management decision that considers facility capacity, production demands, and personnel necessary to maintain a reliable and stable process is ________. Answer: maintenance Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 42) The strategic operations management decision that considers inventory ordering and holding decisions and how to optimize them as customer satisfaction, supplier capability, and production schedules are considered is ________. Answer: inventory management Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 43) Identify two operations-related tasks carried out by Hard Rock Café. Match each to its related area of the 10 strategic operations management decisions. Answer: Providing custom meals: design of goods and services; designing, testing, and costing meals: design of goods and services; acquiring, receiving, and storing supplies: supply chain management; recruiting and training employees: human resources, job design and measurement; preparing employee schedules: scheduling; designing efficient restaurant layouts: layout strategies. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

44) Identify the 10 strategic OM decisions. Answer: Design of goods and services, managing quality, process strategies, location strategies, layout strategies, human resources, supply chain management, inventory management, scheduling, and maintenance. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 6

The Heritage of Operations Management

1) Frederick W. Taylor is known as the Father of Scientific Management. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) Shewhart's contributions to operations management came during the Scientific Management Era. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) Walter Shewhart is listed among the important people of operations management because of his contributions to: A) assembly line production. B) measuring productivity in the service sector. C) just-in-time inventory methods. D) statistical quality control. E) information technology. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) Walter Shewhart, in the ________, provided the foundations for ________ in operations management. A) 1920s; statistical sampling B) United Kingdom; mass production C) U.S. Army; logistics D) nineteenth century; interchangeable parts E) 1900s; queuing theory Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 28 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

5) Eli Whitney, in the ________, provided the foundations for ________ in operations management. A) 1920s; statistical sampling B) United Kingdom; mass production C) U.S. Army; logistics D) nineteenth century; interchangeable parts E) 1890s; queuing theory Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) Who was the person most responsible for popularizing interchangeable parts in manufacturing? A) Frederick W. Taylor B) Henry Ford C) Eli Whitney D) Whitney Houston E) Lillian Gilbreth Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 7) The "Father of Scientific Management" is: A) Henry Ford. B) Frederick W. Taylor. C) W. Edwards Deming. D) Frank Gilbreth. E) just a figure of speech, not a reference to a person. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

8) Henry Ford is noted for his contributions to: A) material requirements planning. B) statistical quality control. C) assembly line operations. D) scientific management. E) time and motion studies. Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 9) Who among the following is associated with contributions to quality control in operations management? A) Charles Babbage B) Henry Ford C) Frank Gilbreth D) W. Edwards Deming E) Henri Fayol Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.2 Identify the 10 strategic decisions of operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 10) The field of operations management is shaped by advances in which of the following fields? A) chemistry and physics B) industrial engineering and management C) biology and anatomy D) information technology E) all of the these Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

11) Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) The person most responsible for initiating the use of interchangeable parts in manufacturing was Eli Whitney. B) The origins of management by exception are generally credited to Frederick W. Taylor. C) The person most responsible for initiating the use of interchangeable parts in manufacturing was Walter Shewhart. D) The origins of the scientific management movement are generally credited to Henry Ford. E) The person most responsible for initiating the use of interchangeable parts in manufacturing was Henry Ford. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 12) Which of the following pioneers was NOT making a professional impact during the Scientific Management Era? A) Frank Gilbreth B) W. Edwards Deming C) Henry L. Gantt D) Lillian Gilbreth E) Frederick W. Taylor Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 13) Internet of Things is associated with which operations management time period? A) Customization Focus B) Quality Focus C) Globalization Focus D) Cost Focus. E) Just-In-Time Focus Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

14) Which of the following events occurs mainly during the Globalization Era? A) Electronic Data Interchange B) Computer-Aided Design C) Industry 4.0 D) Enterprise Resource Planning E) Gantt Charts Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 15) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the significant events in operations management? A) The Mass Customization Era focused on quality. B) The Globalization Era will start approximately in 2025. C) Eli Whitney initiated the revolution of Industry 4.0. D) The concept of linear programming first appeared in the Lead Production Era. E) Charles Sorensen was instrumental in the development of the moving assembly line. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 16) Henry Ford and ________ are credited with the development of the moving assembly line. Answer: Charles Sorensen Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 17) ________ is known as the father of scientific management. Answer: Frederick W. Taylor Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

18) Identify the items that Frederick W. Taylor believed management should be more responsible for. Answer: He believed that management should be more responsible for matching employees to the right job, providing the proper training, providing proper work methods and tools, and establishing legitimate incentives for work to be accomplished. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 19) Operations managers should be well versed in what disciplines in order to make good decisions? Answer: Analytical tools, information technology, and often one of the biological or physical sciences. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.3 Identify career opportunities in operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 7

Operations for Goods and Services

1) Customer interaction is often high for manufacturing processes, but low for services. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) Services now constitutes the largest economic sector in postindustrial societies. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) Although the number of people employed in manufacturing in the United States has decreased since 1950, each person is now producing almost 50 times more than in 1950. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) Which of the following is the best example of a pure service? A) counseling B) oil change C) heart transplant D) electric Co-Op E) restaurant Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

5) The service sector makes up approximately what percentage of all jobs in the United States? A) 12% B) 40% C) 66% D) 86% E) 94% Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) Which is NOT true regarding differences between goods and services? A) Tangible goods are generally produced and consumed simultaneously; services are not. B) Most goods are common to many customers; services are often unique to the final customer. C) Services tend to have a more inconsistent product definition than goods. D) Services tend to have higher customer interaction than goods. E) None, i.e., all of these are true. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 7) Which is NOT true regarding differences between goods and services? A) Services are generally produced and consumed simultaneously; tangible goods are not. B) Services tend to be more knowledge-based than goods. C) Services tend to have a more inconsistent product definition than goods. D) Goods tend to have higher customer interaction than services. E) Reselling is unusual in services; goods often have some residual value. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

8) Which of the following services is LEAST likely to be unique, i.e., customized to a particular individual's needs? A) dental care B) hairdressing C) legal services D) elementary education E) computer consulting Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Reflective thinking; Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 9) Which of the following is NOT a typical service attribute? A) intangible product B) easy to store C) customer interaction is high D) simultaneous production and consumption E) difficult to resell Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 10) Which of the following attributes is most typical of a service? A) production and consumption occur simultaneously B) tangible C) mass production D) consistency E) easy to automate Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

11) Which of the following is a similarity between goods and services? A) mass production B) consistency C) automation D) both have quality standards E) both can usually be kept in inventory Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 12) When a tangible component is not included in a service, such as with counseling, it is called a(n) ________. Answer: pure service Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 13) Customer interaction is often ________ for manufacturing processes, but ________ for services. Answer: low; high Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 14) How do services differ from goods? Identify five ways. Answer: Pick from the following: a service is usually intangible; it is often produced and consumed simultaneously; it is often unique; it involves high customer interaction; product definition is inconsistent; it is often knowledge-based; it is frequently dispersed; quality may be hard to evaluate; and reselling is unusual. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

15) Identify the similarities between the operational activities for goods and services. Answer: Both have quality standards, are designed and produced on a schedule that meets customer demand, and are made in a facility where people are employed. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 8

The Productivity Challenge

1) Productivity is generally more difficult to improve in the service sector than in the manufacturing sector. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.5 Explain the difference between production and productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) A knowledge society is one that has migrated from work based on knowledge to one based on manual work. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.5 Explain the difference between production and productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) Productivity is the total value of all inputs to the transformation process divided by the total value of the outputs produced. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.5 Explain the difference between production and productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) Illiteracy and poor diets have been known to cost countries up to what percent of their productivity? A) 2% B) 5% C) 10% D) 20% E) 50% Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.5 Explain the difference between production and productivity AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments; Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

5) A foundry produces circular utility access hatches (manhole covers). If 16 covers are produced in an 8-hour shift, the productivity of the line is: A) 0.5 covers/hr. B) 2 covers/hr. C) 5 covers/hr. D) 128 covers/hr. E) 20 covers/hr. Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) A foundry produces circular utility access hatches (manhole covers). Currently, 120 covers are produced in a 10-hour shift. If labor productivity decreases by 20% due to a process change, it would then be: A) 14.4 covers/hr. B) 9.6 covers/hr. C) 144 covers/hr. D) 96 covers/hr. E) 11.8 covers/hr. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 7) Gibson Valves produces cast bronze valves on an assembly line. If 1200 valves are produced in an 8-hour shift, the productivity of the line is: A) 20 valves/hr. B) 120 valves/hr. C) 200 valves/hr. D) 150 valves/hr. E) 1200 valves/hr. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

8) Gibson Valves produces cast bronze valves on an assembly line, currently producing 1600 valves each 8-hour shift. If the productivity increases by 30%, it would then be: A) 60 valves/hr. B) 260 valves/hr. C) 220 valves/hr. D) 204 valves/hr. E) 2080 valves/hr. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 9) Gibson Valves produces cast bronze valves on an assembly line, currently producing 1600 valves per shift. If the production is increased to 1920 valves per shift, labor productivity will increase by: A) 17%. B) 20%. C) 25%. D) 40%. E) 50%. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 10) The Dulac Box plant produces 1000 cypress packing boxes in two 10-hour shifts. What is the productivity of the plant? A) 25 boxes/hr. B) 50 boxes/hr. C) 5000 boxes/hr. D) 0.04 boxes/hr. E) 500 boxes/hr. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

11) The Dulac Box plant works two 8-hour shifts each day. In the past, 1000 cypress packing boxes were produced by the end of each day. The use of new technology has enabled them to increase productivity by 30%. Productivity is now approximately: A) 32.5 boxes/hr. B) 40.6 boxes/hr. C) 162.5 boxes/hr. D) 81.25 boxes/hr. E) 125 boxes/hr. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 12) The Dulac Box plant produces 500 cypress packing boxes in two 10-hour shifts. Due to higher demand, they have decided to operate three 8-hour shifts instead. They are now able to produce 600 boxes per day. What has happened to productivity? A) It has not changed. B) It has increased by 37.5 boxes/hr. C) It has increased by 20%. D) It has decreased by 8.3%. E) It has decreased by 9.1%. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.5 Explain the difference between production and productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 13) Productivity measurement is complicated by: A) the competition's output. B) the fact that precise units of measure are often unavailable. C) stable quality. D) the workforce size. E) the type of equipment used. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.5 Explain the difference between production and productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

14) The total of all outputs produced by the transformation process divided by the total of the inputs is: A) utilization. B) greater in manufacturing than in services. C) defined only for manufacturing firms. D) multifactor or total factor productivity. E) single-factor productivity. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.7 Compute multifactor productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 15) Which productivity variable has the greatest potential to increase productivity? A) labor B) globalization C) management D) capital E) energy Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.8 Identify the critical variables in enhancing productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 16) Which of the following nets the largest productivity improvement? A) increase output 15% B) decrease input 15% C) increase both output and input by 5% D) increase output 10%, decrease input 3% E) decrease input 10%, increase output 3% Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

17) Productivity can be improved by: A) increasing inputs while holding outputs steady. B) decreasing outputs while holding inputs steady. C) increasing inputs and outputs in the same proportion. D) decreasing inputs while holding outputs steady. E) none of the above. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 18) The largest contributor to productivity increases is ________, estimated to be responsible for ________ of the annual increase. A) management; over one-half B) Mr. Deming; one-half C) marketing and sales; two-thirds D) capital; 90% E) technology; over one-half Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.8 Identify the critical variables in enhancing productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 19) The factor responsible for the largest portion of productivity increase in the United States is: A) labor. B) management. C) capital. D) all of the above; it is impossible to determine the contribution of individual factors. E) none of these. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.8 Identify the critical variables in enhancing productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

20) Which of the following is NOT true when explaining why productivity tends to be lower in the service sector than in the manufacturing sector? A) Services are typically labor-intensive. B) Services are often difficult to evaluate for quality. C) Services are often an intellectual task performed by professionals. D) Services are difficult to automate. E) Service operations are typically capital intensive. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 21) Three commonly used productivity variables are: A) quality, external elements, and precise units of measure. B) labor, capital, and management. C) technology, raw materials, and labor. D) education, diet, and social overhead. E) quality, efficiency, and low cost. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.8 Identify the critical variables in enhancing productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 22) The service sector has lower productivity improvements than the manufacturing sector because: A) the service sector uses less skilled labor than manufacturing. B) the quality of output is lower in services than manufacturing. C) services usually are labor-intensive. D) service sector productivity is hard to measure. E) the service sector is often easy to mechanize and automate. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

23) Productivity tends to be more difficult to improve in the service sector because the work is: A) often difficult to automate. B) typically labor-intensive. C) frequently processed individually. D) often an intellectual task performed by professionals. E) All of these make service productivity more difficult. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.4 Explain the distinction between goods and services AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 24) A small metal shop operates 8 hours each day, producing 200 parts/hour. If productivity were increased 30%, how many hours would the plant have to work to produce 1600 parts? A) less than 5 hours B) between 5 and 6 hours C) between 6 and 7 hours D) between 7 and 8 hours E) more than 8 hours Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 25) A cleaning company uses 10 lbs each of chemicals A, B, and C for each house it cleans. After some quality complaints, the company has decided to increase its use of chemical A by an additional 10 lbs for each house. By what % has productivity (houses per pound of chemical) fallen? A) 0% B) 10% C) 15% D) 25% E) 33% Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

26) A cleaning company uses $10 of chemicals, $40 of labor, and $5 of misc. expenses for each house it cleans. After some quality complaints, the company has decided to increase its use of chemicals by 50%. By what percentage has multifactor productivity fallen? A) 0% B) 8.3% C) 25% D) 50% E) 16.7% Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 1.7 Compute multifactor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 27) Starbucks stopped requiring signatures on credit-card purchases under $25 in an attempt to reduce ________. Answer: transaction time (or service time) Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 28) ________ is the total of all outputs produced by the transformation process divided by the total of the inputs. Answer: Multifactor productivity Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.7 Compute multifactor productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 29) Productivity is the ratio of ________ to ________. Using this relationship, productivity can be improved by ________ or ________. Answer: outputs; inputs; reducing inputs while holding outputs constant; increasing outputs while holding inputs constant Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

30) Identify the three productivity variables used in the text. Answer: The three common variables are labor, capital, and management. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.8 Identify the critical variables in enhancing productivity AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 31) What is a knowledge society? Answer: A knowledge society is one in which much of the labor force has migrated from manual work to work based on knowledge. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.8 Identify the critical variables in enhancing productivity AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 32) As the administrative manager in a law office, you have been asked to develop a system for evaluating the productivity of the 15 lawyers in the office. What difficulties are you going to have in doing this, and how are you going to overcome them? Answer: Productivity measures for a law office are difficult. Simple criteria, like number of cases processed, fail to consider complexity of the case. Even counting wins is difficult, as many cases are settled with some sort of compromise. External elements such as the quality of the opposing counsel and the tenacity of the opposition also make counting look rather silly. Categories of cases can help (i.e., uncontested divorce, no personal injury auto case, etc.). However, many firms end up counting hours billed. This in turn leads to other problems, as noted by the number of false billing cases. Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 33) List three key variables for improved labor productivity. Answer: Basic education appropriate for an effective labor force; diet of the labor force; social overhead that makes labor available, such as transportation and sanitation. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.8 Identify the critical variables in enhancing productivity AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

34) Susan has a part-time business producing seasonal plywood yard ornaments for resale at local craft fairs and bazaars. She currently works 8 hours per day to produce 24 ornaments. (a) What is her productivity? (b) She thinks that by redesigning the ornaments and switching from use of a wood glue to a hotglue gun she can increase her total production to 30 ornaments per day. What is her new productivity? (c) What is her percentage increase in productivity? Answer: (a) 24 ornaments/8 hours = 3 ornaments/hour (b) 30 ornaments/8 hours = 3.75 ornaments/hour (c) Change in productivity = 0.75 ornaments/hour; percent change = 0.75/3 = 25% Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 35) A firm cleans chemical tank cars in the Bay St. Louis area. With standard equipment, the firm typically cleaned 70 chemical tank cars per month. They utilized 12 gallons of solvent, and two employees worked 20 days per month, 8 hours a day. The company decided to switch to a larger cleaning machine. Last April, they cleaned 60 tank cars in only 15 days. They utilized 15 gallons of solvent, and the two employees worked 8 hours a day. (a) What was their raw material and their labor productivity with the standard equipment? (b) What is their raw material and their labor productivity with the larger machine? (c) What is the change in each productivity measure? Answer: (a) Standard (b) Larger Resource Equipment Machine (c) Percent Change (4 - 5.83)/5.83 = Solvent 70/12 = 5.83 60/15 = 4 -31.39% (0.25 - 0.22)/0.22 = Labor 70/320 = 0.22 60/240 = 0.25 13.64% Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

36) The Dulac Box plant produces wooden packing boxes to be used in the local seafood industry. Current operations allow the company to make 500 boxes per day, in two 8-hour shifts (250 boxes per shift). The company has introduced some small changes in equipment, and conducted appropriate job training, so that production levels have risen to 400 boxes per shift. These changes did not require any change in the amount of capital spending or energy use. What is the firm's new labor productivity? Answer: 800 boxes per day / 16 hours = 50 boxes per hour Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 37) Mark's Ceramics spent $4000 on a new kiln last year in the belief that it would cut annual energy usage 25% over the old kiln. This kiln is an oven that turns "greenware" into finished pottery. Mark is concerned that the new kiln requires extra labor hours for its operation. Mark wants to check the energy savings of the new oven, and also to look over other measures of their productivity to see if the change really was beneficial. Mark has the following data to work with:

Production (finished units) Greenware (pounds) Labor (hrs) Capital ($) Energy (kWh)

Last Year 4000 5000 350 15000 4000

This Year 4000 5000 390 20000 2800

Were the modifications beneficial? Answer: The energy modifications generated more than the expected energy savings; however, labor and capital productivity decreased. Resource Last Year 4000 / 350 = Labor 11.43 4000 / 15000 = Capital 0.27 4000 / 4000 = Energy 1.00

This Year 4000 / 390 = 10.26 4000 / 20000 = .20 4000 / 2800 = 1.43

Change Pct. Change -1.17

-10.24%

-0.07

-25.93%

0.43

43%

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

38) Martin Manufacturing has implemented several programs to improve its productivity. They have asked you to evaluate the firm's productivity by comparing this year's performance with last year's. The following data are available: Last Year Output 10,500 units Labor Hours 12,000 Utilities $7,600 Capital $83,000

This Year 12,100 units 13,200 $8,250 $88,000

Has Martin Manufacturing improved its productivity during the past year? Answer: Productivity improved in all three categories this year; utilities showed the greatest increase, and labor the least. Resource Last Year 10500 / 12000 = Labor 0.88 10500 / 83000 = Utilities 0.13 10500 / 7600 = Capital 1.38

This Year

Change Pct. Change

12100 / 13200 = 0.92 0.04

4.55%

12100 / 88000 = 0.14 0.01

7.69%

12100 / 8250 = 1.47 0.09

6.52%

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 39) Felicien grows mirlitons (that's Cajun for Chayote squash) in his 100 by 100-foot garden. He then sells the crop at the local farmers' market. Two summers ago, he was able to produce and sell 1200 pounds of mirlitons. Last summer, he tried a new fertilizer that promised a 50% increase in yield. He harvested 1700 pounds. Did the fertilizer live up to its promise? Answer: Since the productivity gain was 41.67%, which is less than 50%, the fertilizer was not as good as advertised. Two Summers Ago Last Summer Change 1200 ÷ 10,000 = .12 1700 ÷ 10,000 = .17 (.17 - .12) ÷ .12 = 1bs/sq. ft lbs/sq. ft 41.67% Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

40) The Dulac Box plant produces wooden packing boxes to be used in the local seafood industry. Current operations allow the company to make 500 boxes per day, in two 8-hour shifts (250 boxes per shift). The company has introduced some moderate changes in equipment, and conducted appropriate job training, so that production levels have risen to 350 boxes per shift. Labor costs average $15 per hour for each of the 5 full-time workers on each shift. Capital costs were previously $3,000 per day and rose to $3,200 per day with the equipment modifications. Energy costs were unchanged by the modifications, at $400 per day. What is the firm's multifactor productivity before and after the changes? Answer: MFP before: 500 boxes / ($15 × 5 × 16 + $3000 + $400) = 500 / $4600 = 0.109 boxes/dollar MFP after: 700 boxes / ($15 × 5 × 16 + $3200 + $400) = 700 / 4800 = 0.146 boxes/dollar Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.7 Compute multifactor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 41) Gibson Products produces cast bronze valves for use in offshore oil platforms. Currently, Gibson produces 1600 valves per day. The 20 workers at Gibson work from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., with 30 minutes off for lunch and a 15-minute break during the morning work session and another at the afternoon work session. Gibson is in a competitive industry and needs to increase productivity to stay competitive. They feel that a 20 percent increase is needed. Gibson's management believes that the 20 percent increase will not be possible without a change in working conditions, so they change work hours. The new schedule calls on workers to work from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., during which workers can take one hour off at any time of their choosing. Obviously, the number of paid hours is the same as before, but production increases, perhaps because workers are given a bit more control over their workday. After this change, valve production increased to 1800 units per day. (a) Calculate labor productivity for the initial situation. (b) Calculate labor productivity for the hypothetical 20 percent increase. (c) What is the productivity after the change in work rules? (d) Write a short paragraph analyzing these results. Answer: (a) Workers are active for eight hours per day; labor productivity is 10 valves/hour (b) If productivity rises by 20 percent, to 12 valves/hour; output would be 12 × 8 × 20 = 1920 (c) New productivity is 1800 / (20 × 8) = 11.25 valves/hour (d) Gibson did not gain the desired 20 percent increase in productivity, but they did gain 12.5%, without extra equipment or energy, and without increasing the labor cost. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

42) A local university is considering changes to its class structure in an effort to increase professor productivity. The old schedule had each professor teaching 5 classes per week, with each class meeting an hour per day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Each class contained 20 students. The new schedule has each professor teaching only 3 classes, but each class meets daily (Mon.-Fri.) for an hour. New classes contain 50 students. (a) Calculate the labor productivity for the initial situation (students/hour). (b) Calculate the labor productivity for the schedule change (students/hour). (c) Are there any ethical considerations that should be accounted for? (d) Suppose that each teacher also is required to have 2 hours of Office Hours each day he/she taught class. Is the schedule change a productivity increase? Answer: (a) Professors teach 100 students in 15 hours or 6.67 students/hour. (b) Professors teach 150 students in 15 hours or 10 students/hour. (c) Responses should focus on honoring stakeholder commitment and can include students per professor ratio, class sizes, quality of education, etc. (d) Initial productivity is 100 students in 21 hours or 4.76 students/hour. New productivity is 150 students in 25 hours or 6 students/hour, an increase or 1.24 students/hour. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 43) A grocery chain is considering the installation of a set of 4 self-checkout lanes. The new selfcheckout lane setup will replace 2 old cashier lanes that were staffed by a cashier and bagger on each lane. One cashier mans all 4 self-checkouts (answering questions, checking for un-scanned items, taking coupons, etc). Checkout on the new lanes takes 2 minutes (customers bag their own orders) while checkout with the old lanes took only 45 seconds. In addition, the electricity costs for both setups are $0.05 per checkout while bagging (material) costs are $0.10 per checkout with the old system and $0.15 for the new system. The new lanes also require $100/shift in capital costs. Assume that the lanes are always in use for 8 hours per day (1 shift) and that a worker makes $10/hour. (a) How many checkouts did the old system provide in a shift? (b) How many checkouts does the new system provide? (c) What is the multifactor productivity for each system? Answer: (a) (2 lanes)(8 hours)(3600 seconds/hour)(1 checkout/45 seconds) = 1280 checkouts (b) (4 lanes)(8 hours)(60 minutes/hour)(1 checkout/2 min) = 960 checkouts (c) Cost for the old system = (4 workers)(8 hours)($10/hour) + ($0.10)(1280) + ($0.05)(1280) = $512. Cost for the new system = (1 worker)(8 hours)($10/hour) + ($0.15)(960) + ($0.05)(960) + $100 = $372. Multifactor productivity for old system = 1280 checkouts / $512 = 2.5 checkouts/$. Multifactor productivity for new system = 960 checkouts / $372 = 2.6 checkouts/$. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 1.7 Compute multifactor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 53 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

44) A swimming pool company has 100,000 labor hours available per summer and with a labor productivity of 5 pools per 4,000 hours. (a) How many pools can the company install this summer? (b) Suppose the multifactor productivity was one pool per $25,000. How much should the company expect to spend this summer constructing the pools? Answer: (a) 100,000 hours × 5 pools/4000 hours = 125 pools (b) 125 pools × $25,000/pool = $3,125,000 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 45) An industrial plant needs to make 100,000 parts per month to meet demand. Each month contains 20 working days, each of which allows for 3 separate 8 hour shifts. (a) If a worker can produce 10 parts/hour, how many workers are needed on each shift? (b) If each shift has 100 workers, what is the productivity of an individual worker? (c) If material costs are $10/part, capital costs are $100,000 and labor costs are $10/hour, what is the multifactor productivity of the plant from part (a)? Answer: (a) 100,000 parts × (1 hour / 10 parts) × (1 shift / 8 hours) × (1 worker/60 shifts) = 20.83 = 21 workers (b) 100,000 parts / [(60 shifts/worker) × (100 workers) × (8 hours/shift)] = 2.08 parts/hour (c) 100,000 parts / [($10/part) × (100,000 parts) + $100,000 + (21 workers) × (60 shifts/worker) × (8 hours/shift) × ($10/hour)] = .083 parts/$1 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.7 Compute multifactor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

46) The local fast-food store experienced the following number of customers on the night shift: Hour 12 AM 1 AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM

Customers 35 28 15 5 2 1

If the store was staffed by three workers, what was the average productivity per worker, in customers/hour? Answer: (35 + 28 + 15 + 5 + 2 + 1) customers/ (3 workers ∗ 6 hours/worker) = 86/18 = 4.78 customers/hour Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.6 Compute single-factor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 9

Current Challenges in Operations Management

1) Lean manufacturing means designing green products and packaging that minimize resource use, can be recycled or reused, and are generally environmentally friendly. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) Technology combined with rapid international communication of news, entertainment, and lifestyles is dramatically increasing the life span of products. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) Current challenges in operations management include all of the following EXCEPT: A) lean operations. B) rapid product development. C) mass customization. D) sustainability. E) increased communication cost. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) Which of the following statements about challenges in operations management is FALSE? A) Operations managers are outsourcing and building long-term partnerships with critical players in the supply chain. B) Local or national focus is being replaced by global focus. C) Sustainable production is being replaced by a low-cost focus. D) Rapid product development is partly the result of shorter product cycles. E) The goal of mass customization is to produce customized products, whenever and wherever needed. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 56 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

5) ________ is the ability of the organization to be flexible enough to cater to the individual whims of consumers. Answer: Mass customization Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) ________ means designing green products and packaging that minimize resource use, can be recycled or reused, and are generally environmentally friendly. Answer: Sustainability Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 7) Why are organizations changing from standardization to mass customization? Answer: In the global marketplace, the cultural and individual differences become obvious. Therefore, as consumers become increasingly aware of innovation and options, substantial pressure is placed on firms to respond in a creative way. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 8) Why are organizations becoming more global? Answer: Organizations are becoming more global with the decline in the costs of communication and transportation. Additionally, resources in the form of capital, materials, talent, and labor are also now global. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

Section 10

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

1) Ethical and social dilemmas arise because stakeholders of a business have conflicting perspectives. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability 2) Stakeholders are always stockholders. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability 3) Which of the following is NOT among the ethical and social challenges facing operations managers? A) honoring stakeholder commitments B) training, retaining, and motivating employees C) efficiently developing and producing safe high-quality green products D) increasing executive pay E) providing a safe workplace Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability 4) A business's stakeholders, whose conflicting perspectives cause ethical and social dilemmas, include: A) lenders. B) suppliers. C) owners. D) employees. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability 58 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

5) What term is given to those individuals with a vested interest in an organization, including customers, distributors, suppliers, owners, lenders, employees, and community members? A) alumni B) investors C) vestors D) stockholders E) stakeholders Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability 6) Why are operations managers faced with ethical and social challenges? Answer: Businesses have diverse stakeholders, which include customers, distributors, suppliers, owners, lenders, employees, and the community. These stakeholders hold conflicting perspectives. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability 7) What are some of the ethical and social challenges faced by operations managers? Answer: Managers are challenged to develop and produce safe, high-quality green products; train, retain, and motivate employees in a safe workplace; and honor stakeholder commitments. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 1.1 Define operations management AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 2 Operations Strategy in a Global Environment

Section 1

A Global View of Operations and Supply Chains

1) Boeing's supply chain is an example of a big company having a highly localized supply chain. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 2) The USMCA seeks to impose trade and tariff barriers among Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 3) The World Trade Organization has helped significantly reduce tariffs around the world. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 4) Production processes are being focused in a few select countries to take advantage of national differences in labor costs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 5) NAFTA seeks to phase out all trade and tariff barriers between the United States and Asia. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

6) One reason for global operations is to gain improvements in the supply chain. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 7) One reason to globalize is to learn to improve operations. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 8) To attract and retain global talent, and to expand a product's life cycle, are both reasons to globalize. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 9) A product could be in different stages of its product life cycle varying from country to country. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 10) The World Trade Organization (WTO) promotes world trade by lowering barriers to the free flow of goods across the globe. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability 11) Due to cultural reasons, there are fewer female managers in the Middle East than in India. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability

12) Which of the following statements regarding Boeing is NOT true? A) Boeing has found partners in over a dozen countries. B) Boeing products include both commercial and military aircraft. C) Almost half of the world airline fleet consists of Boeing airplanes. D) Boeing strategically does not buy components from China due to WTO regulations. E) Boeing's enormous global supply chain delivers more than a billion parts and subassemblies to Boeing plants every year. Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 13) Maquiladoras: A) are Mexican factories frequently located along the U.S.-Mexico border. B) are subject to increased duties and tariffs under NAFTA. C) is the name of the free trade agreement between USA, Canada and Mexico. D) is the name of special manufacturing units located in Spain. E) is an operational hedging strategy for building extra production capacity. Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 14) Cost reduction in international operations can take place because of: A) lower taxes and tariffs. B) lower wage scales. C) lower indirect costs. D) less stringent regulations. E) all of the above. Answer: E Diff: 1 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

15) Which of the following did the authors NOT suggest as a reason for globalizing operations? A) reduce costs B) improve the supply chain C) pursue stockholder approval ratings D) understand markets E) attract and retain global talent Answer: C Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 16) Multinational organizations can shop from country to country and cut costs through: A) lower wage scales. B) lower indirect costs. C) less stringent regulations. D) lower taxes and tariffs. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 17) The term maquiladora is most synonymous with: A) free trade zones in Mexico. B) North Korean forced labor camps. C) home-based or cottage industry. D) areas that do not meet U.S. standards for workplace safety and pollution. E) tax breaks provided by some South American countries to other South American countries. Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 18) Which of the following is TRUE of maquiladoras? A) They discourage foreign businesses from outsourcing. B) They assess tariffs only on the value-added work done. C) They originated in China. D) None of these. E) All of these. Answer: B Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 4 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

19) Which of the following represents a reason for globalizing operations? A) to improve the supply chain B) to improve operations C) to expand a product's life cycle D) to attract and retain global talent E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 20) Which of the following does NOT represent a valid reason for globalizing operations? A) reduce costs B) improve the supply chain C) reduce responsiveness D) attract and retain global talent E) understand markets Answer: C Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 21) The purpose of USMCA is to: A) substitute cheap labor in Mexico for expensive labor in the United States. B) curb illegal immigration from Mexico to the United States. C) phase out trade and tariff barriers between North America and South America. D) phase out trade and tariff barriers between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. E) provide fair and equitable tariff rates for trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

22) With reference to cultural and ethical issues, the World Trade Organization has: A) eliminated bribery. B) made progress in providing equal protection of intellectual property among nations. C) phased out all trade and tariff barriers between the United States and Mexico. D) eliminated slave labor and child labor. E) played little role in addressing cultural and ethical issues among nations. Answer: B Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability 23) ________ are areas located along the United States-Mexico border in which factories receive preferential tariff treatment. Answer: Maquiladoras Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 24) ________ is a free trade agreement among Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Answer: NAFTA–North American Free Trade Agreement/USMCA Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 25) ________ and ________ are two issues where significant cultural differences are large, yet progress toward global uniformity is slowly being accepted. Answer: Bribery; protection of intellectual property Diff: 3 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability 26) An organization that has worked to achieve global uniformity in cultural and ethical issues such as bribery, child labor, and environmental regulations is ________. Answer: the World Trade Organization Diff: 1 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability

27) The ________ is an European trade group that has 27 member states. Answer: European Union Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 28) Identify five countries from which Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has suppliers. Answer: Any five of: France, Germany, UK, Italy, Japan, China, South Korea, Sweden, and the United States Diff: 3 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 29) How can global operations improve the supply chain? Answer: The supply chain can often be improved by locating facilities in countries where unique resources are available. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 30) How do global operations understand markets? Answer: Because international operations require interaction with foreign customers, suppliers, and other competitive businesses, international firms inevitably learn about opportunities for new products and services. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 31) State two examples of cultural and ethical issues that face operations managers in a global environment. Answer: Student responses will vary, but there are several issues on which there are wide differences from country to country, culture to culture. Among those listed in the text are bribery, child labor, the environment, and intellectual property rights. Students may bring forward from an earlier chapter issues such as environmental regulation or safe work environment, and may raise issues such as product safety. Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability

32) Since the early 1990s, residents in a number of developing countries have overcome culture, religious, ethnic, and political productivity barriers. These disappearing barriers coupled with simultaneous advances in technology, reliable shipping, and cheap communication have all led to the growth of what three things? Answer: 1. World trade 2. Global capital markets 3. International movement of people Diff: 3 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 33) Identify four trade agreements that are facilitating the growth of world trade. Answer: USMCA, NAFTA, APEC, SEATO, MERCOSUR, CAFTA Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

Section 2

Determining Missions and Strategies

1) An organization's strategy is the purpose or rationale for its existence. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) An effective operations management effort must have a mission so it knows where it is going and a strategy so it knows how to get there. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) A firm should formulate its strategy before establishing its mission. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) Which of the following activities takes place most immediately once the mission has been developed? A) The firm develops alternative or back-up missions in case the original mission fails. B) The functional areas develop their functional area strategies. C) The functional areas develop their supporting missions. D) The ten OM decision areas are prioritized. E) Operational tactics are developed. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

5) Which of the following statements about organization's strategy is FALSE? A) They reflect an organization's purpose. B) They are formulated after the organization's mission is determined. C) They help determine how an organization expects to achieve its mission. D) An organization's strategy exploits opportunities and threats. E) Each functional area of the organization will have a strategy. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) The fundamental purpose of an organization's mission statement is to: A) create a good human relations climate in the organization. B) define the organization's purpose in society. C) define the operational structure of the organization. D) generate good public relations for the organization. E) define the functional areas required by the organization. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 7) Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) Corporate mission is shaped by functional strategies. B) Corporate strategy is shaped by functional strategies. C) Functional strategies are shaped by corporate strategy. D) External conditions are shaped by corporate mission. E) Functional area missions are merged to become the organizational mission. Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

8) According to the authors, which of the following strategic concepts allow firms to achieve their missions? A) productivity, efficiency, and quality leadership B) differentiation, cost leadership, and response C) differentiation, quality leadership, and response D) distinctive competency, cost leadership, and experience E) differentiation, distinctive competency, quality leadership, and capacity Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 9) A strategy is a(n): A) set of opportunities in the marketplace. B) broad statement of purpose. C) simulation used to test various product line options. D) plan for cost reduction. E) action plan to achieve the mission. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 10) ________ is the purpose or rationale for an organization's existence. Answer: Mission Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 11) The ________ is how an organization expects to achieve its missions and goals. Answer: strategy Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

12) Firms achieve missions in three conceptual ways: ________, ________ and ________. Answer: differentiation; cost leadership; response Diff: 3 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 13) What is the difference between a firm's mission and its strategy? Answer: A firm's mission is the purpose or rationale for its existence; whereas, a firm's strategy is how it expects to achieve its mission and goals. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 14) Define the functional areas of a typical business. Answer: Functional areas are the major disciplines required by the firm, such as marketing, finance/accounting, and production/operations. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.1 Define mission and strategy AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 3 Achieving Competitive Advantage Through Operations 1) Experience differentiation is when a service provider is able to provide a superior service due to the experience of their employees, which influences customer interactions. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) With respect to low-cost leadership, a low-cost strategy implies low customer value or low quality. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a low-cost leadership competitive advantage? A) low overhead B) effective capacity use C) inventory management D) broad product line E) mass production Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

4) A firm can effectively use its operations function to yield competitive advantage through all of the following EXCEPT: A) customization of the product. B) setting equipment utilization goals below the industry average. C) speed of delivery. D) constant innovation of new products. E) maintaining a variety of product options. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 5) The ability of an organization to match changes in a marketplace where design innovations and volumes fluctuate substantially is: A) mass production. B) time-based competition. C) competing on productivity. D) competing on response. E) competing on differentiation. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) Which of the following best characterizes delivery reliability? A) a company that always delivers on the same day of the week B) a company that always delivers at the promised time C) a company that delivers more frequently than its competitors D) a company that delivers faster than its competitors E) a company that has a computerized delivery scheduling system Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

7) Which of the following is an example of competing on the basis of differentiation? A) A firm manufactures its product with less raw material waste than its competitors do. B) A firm's products are introduced into the market faster than its competitors' products are. C) A firm's distribution network routinely delivers its product on time. D) A firm offers a much broader product line than its competitors do. E) A firm advertises more than its competitors do. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 8) The ability of an organization to produce services that, by utilizing the consumer's five senses, have some uniqueness in their characteristics is: A) sensory response. B) time-based competition. C) differentiation. D) flexible response. E) experience differentiation. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 9) Which of the following best describes experience differentiation? A) immerses consumers in the delivery of a service B) uses people's five senses to enhance the service C) complements physical elements with visual and sound elements D) consumers may become active participants in the product or service E) All of the these are elements of experience differentiation. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

10) Experience differentiation: A) isolates the consumer from the delivery of a service. B) is an extension of product differentiation in the service sector. C) uses only the consumer's senses of vision and sound. D) keeps consumers from becoming active participants in the service. E) attempts to make the service experience different for every single customer. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 11) Which of the following is the best example of competing on low-cost leadership? A) A firm produces its product with less raw material waste than its competitors do. B) A firm offers more reliable products than its competitors do. C) A firm's products are introduced into the market faster than its competitors' products are. D) A firm's research and development department generates many ideas for new products. E) A firm advertises more than its competitors do. Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 12) Franz Colruyt has achieved low-cost leadership through: A) effective use of voice mail. B) plastic, not paper, shopping bags. C) background music that subtly encourages shoppers to buy more. D) converting factories, garages, and theaters into retail outlets. E) exclusive use of the Euro. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

13) Which of the following is an example of competing on quick response? A) A firm produces its product with less raw material waste than its competitors do. B) A firm offers more reliable products than its competitors do. C) A firm's products are introduced into the market faster than its competitors' products. D) A firm utilizes its capacity more effectively than its competitors do. E) A firm advertises more than its competitors do. Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 14) Response-based competitive advantage can be: A) flexible response. B) reliable response. C) quick response. D) all of these. E) none of the these. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 15) Which of the following is NOT an example of competing on the basis of differentiation? A) A car manufacturer offers the best warranty in the automobile industry. B) A firm designs its smart phone product with unique features. C) A movie theater distinguishes itself by offering cinema suites and dine-in options. D) A firm offers a much broader product line than its competitors do. E) A firm advertises more than its competitors do. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

16) The creation of a unique advantage over competitors is called a(n) ________. Answer: competitive advantage Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 17) Service organizations can immerse the consumer in the service, or have the consumer become a participant in the service, as they practice ________. Answer: experience differentiation Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 18) Competitive advantage through operations can be achieved by ________, ________, and/or ________. Answer: differentiation; low cost; response Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 19) ________ may be thought of as the ability to match changes in a marketplace where design innovations and volumes fluctuate substantially. Answer: Flexible response Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 20) ________ entails achieving maximum value as defined by the customer. Answer: Low-cost leadership Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

21) Distinguishing the offerings of an organization in a way that the customer perceives as adding value is known as ________. Answer: differentiation Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 22) Provide an example of an organization that achieves competitive advantage through experience differentiation. Explain. Answer: Answers will vary, but Disney and Hard Rock Café are illustrated in the text. Competing on experience differentiation implies providing uniqueness to your service offering through immersion of the consumer into the service, with visual or sound elements to turn the service into an experience. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.2 Identify and explain three strategic approaches to competitive advantage AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 4

Issues in Operations Strategy

1) A resources view is used to evaluate the resources at a manager's disposal and manage or alter them to achieve competitive advantage. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) In the product life cycle, the best stage to increase market share is maturity. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) Value-chain analysis is a way to identify those elements in the product/ service chain that uniquely add value. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) Before establishing and implementing strategy, a resources view would ensure that which of the following resources are available? A) financial B) physical C) human D) technological E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

5) Porter's Five Forces Model is used to evaluate competition based on which 5 aspects? A) research and development, cost, legal regulations, suppliers, customers B) immediate rivals, potential entrants, customers, suppliers, and substitute products C) potential entrants, customers, suppliers, legal regulations, and cost D) immediate rivals, potential entrants, cost, substitute products, and legal regulations E) cost, legal regulations, advertising effectiveness, potential entrants, and immediate rivals Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) In the product life cycle, the best stage to increase market share is: A) Introduction. B) Growth. C) Maturity. D) Stability. E) Decline. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 7) Who introduced the concept of value-chain analysis? A) Ford B) Toyota C) Porter D) Smith E) Gates Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

8) In which stage of the product life cycle is it important to defend market position? A) Introduction B) Growth C) Maturity D) Stability E) Decline Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 9) Which of the following is NOT part of value-chain analysis? A) product research B) quality management C) supply chain management D) project management E) human resources Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 10) In which stage of the product life cycle is it most practical to change price or quality image? A) Introduction B) Growth C) Maturity D) Stability E) Decline Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

11) Standardization is an appropriate strategy in which stage of the product life cycle? A) Introduction B) Growth C) Maturity D) Decline E) Retirement Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 12) Cost minimization is an appropriate strategy in which stage of the product life cycle? A) Introduction B) Growth C) Adolescence D) Decline E) Retirement Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 13) Which of the following OM strategy/issues should a firm with a product in the maturity stage of its life cycle be LEAST concerned with at the present time? A) increase capacity B) long production runs C) standardization D) cost cutting E) fewer rapid product changes Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

14) Given the position of the 3D printer in the growth stage of its life cycle, which of the following OM Strategy/Issues should the makers of 3D printers be least concerned with at the current time? A) forecasting B) cost cutting C) increasing capacity D) product and process reliability E) enhancing distribution Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 15) Which of the following has progressed the FURTHEST along its product life cycle? A) DVDs B) Boeing 787 C) autonomous vehicles D) virtual reality E) 3D printers Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 16) Which of the following has made the LEAST progress along its product life cycle? A) DVDs B) Boeing 787 C) autonomous vehicles D) virtual reality E) 3D printers Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

17) ________ is the stage in the product life cycle at which it is a poor time to change quality. Answer: Maturity Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 18) Forecasting is especially critical at the ________ stage in the product life cycle. Answer: Growth Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 19) Product design and development is especially critical at the ________ stage in the product life cycle. Answer: Introduction Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 20) In the product life cycle, the best stage to increase market share is ________. Answer: Introduction Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 21) The focus on product standardization with fewer rapid product changes is especially important at the ________ stage in the product life cycle. Answer: Maturity Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

22) The ________ is a method managers use to evaluate the resources at their disposal and manage or alter them to achieve competitive advantage. Answer: resources view Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 23) ________ is a way to identify those elements in the product/ service chain that uniquely add value. Answer: Value-chain analysis Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 5

Strategy Development and Implementation

1) Key success factors and core competencies are synonyms. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 2) SWOT analysis is a method of determining external strengths and weaknesses and internal opportunities and threats. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 3) Core competencies are a set of outstanding skills, talents, and capabilities that differentiates an organization from its competition. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 4) Which of the following statements is most correct? A) KSFs are often necessary, but not sufficient for competitive advantage. B) KSFs are often sufficient, but not necessary for competitive advantage. C) KSFs are neither necessary nor sufficient for competitive advantage. D) KSFs are both necessary and sufficient for competitive advantage. E) None of these statements are correct. Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

5) A SWOT analysis determines: A) internal strengths and weaknesses and internal opportunities and threats. B) internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats. C) external strengths and weaknesses and internal opportunities and threats. D) external strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats. E) internal strengths and opportunities and external weaknesses and threats. Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 6) ________ are activities or factors that are key to achieving competitive advantage. Answer: Key success factors (KSFs) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 7) ________ are a set of outstanding skills, talents, and capabilities that differentiates an organization from its competition. Answer: Core competencies Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 8) SWOT analysis is a formal review of internal ________ and ________ and external ________ and ________. Answer: strengths; weaknesses; opportunities; threats Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 9) Define core competencies. Answer: A set of outstanding skills, talents, and capabilities that differentiates an organization from its competition. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 28 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

10) What is SWOT analysis? List its four elements and describe its purpose. Answer: The four elements of SWOT are strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Its purpose is to maximize opportunities and minimize threats in the environment, while maximizing the advantages of the organization's strengths and minimizing the weaknesses. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization 11) Starbucks is one of the best-known coffeehouse chains in the world. Each store sells a variety of innovative products to complement the array of coffee choices available. However, nearly half of the current stores are located in the United States and the expensive nature of the coffee leaves Starbucks vulnerable to changes in consumer spending behavior (such as recessions). Starbucks has begun initiatives to sell its specialty coffee beans for home use, presenting a chance for a large increase in revenue and diversification. However, Starbucks faces fierce competition seeking a piece of its lucrative market share and the threat of consumer behavior changes, given its reputation rides on a singular product. Perform a SWOT analysis for Starbucks. Answer: Strengths–High profit specialty coffee, well-known brand image, extensive global supply chain Weaknesses–Many stores located in the United States, most profits come from coffee (both are lack of diversification), higher price points Opportunities–Emerging market in coffee beans for home use, chance for global expansion, diversification of product mix Threats–Intense competition, consumer behavior changes (less spending during a recession on its luxury coffee, change in beverage preferences) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

12) Perform a SWOT analysis of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner using the information presented in the text. Answer: Strengths–Technological advances (8% increase in fuel efficiency, electronic maintenance monitoring) Weaknesses–Diverse suppliers and assembly locations leave Boeing vulnerable to currency exchange rates and make quality control difficult Opportunities–one of fastest-selling commercial jets ever gives Boeing a chance to increase market share, Boeing can parlay its use of diverse supplier locations into diversifying customer base Threats–competition from Airbus, divestment of the manufacture process risks losing company trade secrets (competitive advantage) Diff: 3 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss operations and operations management as a competitive advantage for the organization

Section 6 Strategic Planning, Core Competencies, and Outsourcing 1) Outsourcing is the practice of transferring a firm's activities that have traditionally been internal to external suppliers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 2) Outsourcing is the practice of moving a business process to a foreign country but retaining control of it. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 3) Core competencies are what an organization does as well as or better than their competitors. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 4) A brand name pharmaceutical drug company that aims to derive competitive advantage through a product differentiation strategy will have low R&D investments and will strive to meet the most basic regulatory quality requirements. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

5) The theory of comparative advantage implies that you should allow another firm to perform work activities for your company if that company can do it more productively than you can. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 6) An advantage of outsourcing is the ability to consistently meet delivery targets and quality standards. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 7) What is the practice of transferring a firm's activities that have traditionally been internal to external suppliers? A) nearshoring B) farshoring C) offshoring D) outsourcing E) backsourcing Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 8) Outsourcing is simply an extension of the long-standing practice of: A) subcontracting. B) importing. C) exporting. D) postponement. E) e-procurement. Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

9) Outsourcing manufacturing is also known as: A) license manufacturing. B) sublease manufacturing. C) concurrent manufacturing. D) hollow manufacturing. E) contract manufacturing. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 10) What theory implies that you should allow another firm to perform work activities for your company if that company can do it more productively than you can? A) theory of competitive advantage B) theory of core competencies C) theory of comparative advantage D) theory of outsourcing E) theory of offshoring Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 11) Which of the following statements is most accurate? A) Nearly all outsourcing relationships do not last beyond two years. B) Nearly all U.S. firms that outsourced processes to India have backsourced them. C) Approximately half of all outsourcing agreements fail. D) Outsourcing is a relatively risk-free activity. E) More than 90% of outsourcing agreements succeed. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

12) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of outsourcing? A) cost savings B) gaining outside expertise C) improving operations and service D) outsourcing core competencies E) accessing outside technology Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 13) Advantages of outsourcing do NOT include: A) cost savings. B) gaining outside expertise. C) maintaining a focus on core competencies. D) accessing outside technology. E) potential creation of future competition. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 14) An operations manager is performing a factor-rating analysis to help her choose an outsourcing provider. She is focusing on three factors: A, B, and C, with weights of .25, .40, and .35, respectively. She has scored one potential outsourcer, Ling Services, on each of the factors using a scale of 0-100. Ling Services received a score of 40 for factor A, 80 for factor B, and 60 for factor C. What is the factor-rating score for Ling Services? A) 98.0 B) 63.0 C) 47.0 D) 85.0 E) 38.0 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.4 Use factor rating to evaluate both country and outsource providers AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

15) An operations manager is performing a factor-rating analysis to help him choose an outsourcing provider. He is focusing on two factors: A and B, using a weight of 75% for factor A and 25% for factor B. He has scored five different potential providers on both factors, using a scale of 1-5, with 1 representing the BEST score. Based on the scores provided in the table below, which provider should be chosen? Provider Alpha Beta Gamma Phi Omega

Factor A 1 3 4 3 3

Factor B 5 3 1 1 5

A) Alpha B) Beta C) Gamma D) Phi E) Omega Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.4 Use factor rating to evaluate both country and outsource providers AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

16) A company is choosing an outside firm to provide its payroll services. It has chosen four comparative categories of interest: client reviews, financial condition, IT capabilities, and government stability. These categories have been assigned weights of 20%, 10%, 40%, and 30%, respectively. Three potential providers were scored on each of those factors (see table below) using a scale of 1-10, with a score of 1 meaning worst possible and 10 meaning best possible. Using the factor-rating method, which provider should be chosen?

Client reviews Financial condition IT capabilities Government stability

Provider A Provider B Provider C 2 6 10 8 4 2 5 8 2 3 1 2

A) A is the best provider. B) B is the best provider. C) C is the best provider. D) A and B are equally the best providers. E) B and C are equally the best providers. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.4 Use factor rating to evaluate both country and outsource providers AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

17) A company is deciding between 5 foreign firms to provide its call center services. A factorrating method is used. Factors are rated on a scale of 1—10, with 10 being the best score. The factor weights are provided in the table along with the ratings. Which firm is preferred? Firm Weights A B C D E

Factor 1 33% 6 8 5 8 5

Factor 2 40% 7 8 5 7 9

Factor 3 27% 5 4 4 3 2

A) Firm A B) Firm B C) Firm C D) Firm D E) Firm E Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.4 Use factor rating to evaluate both country and outsource providers AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 18) ________ is the practice of transferring a firm's activities that have traditionally been internal to external suppliers. Answer: Outsourcing Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 19) Outsourcing manufacturing is also known as ________. Answer: contract manufacturing Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

20) Outsourcing is an extension of the long-standing practice of ________ production activities. Answer: subcontracting Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 21) The theory of ________ implies that you should allow another firm to perform work activities for your company if that company can do it more productively than you can. Answer: comparative advantage Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 22) A brand name pharmaceutical drug company that aims to derive competitive advantage through a product differentiation strategy will pursue ________ supplier relationships as part of their supply chain strategy. Answer: long-term Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 23) Identify three factors fueling the continuing growth of outsourcing. Answer: (1) increased technological expertise, (2) more reliable and cheaper transportation, and (3) the rapid development and deployment of advancements in telecommunications and computers Diff: 3 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 24) Identify five main advantages of outsourcing. Answer: (1) cost savings, (2) gaining outside expertise, (3) improving operations and service, (4) maintaining a focus on core competencies, and (5) accessing outside technology Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

25) Identify five main disadvantages of outsourcing. Answer: (1) increased logistics and inventory costs, (2) loss of control (quality, delivery, etc.), (3) potential creation of future competition, (4) negative impact on employees, and (5) risks may not manifest themselves for years Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.3 Understand the significance of key success factors and core competencies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 26) A company is choosing an outside firm to provide its payroll services. It has chosen four comparative categories of interest: client reviews, financial condition, IT capabilities, and government stability. These categories have been assigned weights of 20%, 10%, 40%, and 30%, respectively. Three potential providers were scored on each of those factors (see table below) using a scale of 1-10, with a score of 1 meaning worst possible and 10 meaning best possible. Using the factor-rating method, which provider should be chosen?

Client reviews Financial condition IT capabilities Government stability

Provider A Provider B Provider C 2 6 10 8 4 2 5 8 2 3 1 2

Answer: Provider A: 2(.2) + 8(.1) + 5(.4) + 3(.3) = 4.1 Provider B: 6(.2) + 4(.1) + 8(.4) + 1(.3) = 5.1 Provider C: 10(.2) + 2(.1) + 2(.4) + 2(.3) = 3.6 Since a high score implies best performance in this problem, Provider B should be chosen. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.4 Use factor rating to evaluate both country and outsource providers AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

27) A company is deciding between 2 foreign firms to provide its call center services. A factorrating method is used. Factors are rated on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best score. A: If the factors are weighted equally (respective weights of .3333), which firm is preferred? B: Suppose a consultant recommended that Factor 2 be twice as important as Factor 1, while Factor 3 should be three times as important as Factor 2. Which firm is best now using a weighted method? (Round your weights to the nearest four decimal places.) Firm A B

Factor 1 6 8

Factor 2 7 9

Factor 3 10 8

Answer: A: Firm A = 6(.3333) + 7(.3333) + 10(.3333) = 7.67, Firm B = 8(.3333) + 9(.3333) + 8(.3333) = 8.33, so Firm B is preferred B: To find the new weights, let X = weight of Factor 1. Then 100% = X + 2X + 3(2X), or 1 = 9X, or X = .1111. Thus, Factor 1 has a weight of 11.11%, Factor 2 has a weight of 2(11.11%) = 22.22%, and Factor 3 has a weight of 3(22.22%) = 66.66%. The scores are: Firm A = 6(.1111) + 7(.2222) + 10(.6666) = 8.88. Firm B = 8(.1111) + 9(.2222) + 8(.6666) = 8.22, so Firm A is preferred. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.4 Use factor rating to evaluate both country and outsource providers AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

Section 7

Global Operations Strategy Options

1) A multinational corporation is a firm with extensive international business involvement. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 2) The multidomestic OM strategy maximizes local responsiveness while achieving a significant cost advantage. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 3) A global strategy has a high degree of decentralization leading to significant cost overruns. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 4) An international strategy uses exports and licenses to penetrate the global arena. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

5) Which of the international operations strategies involves high cost reductions and high local responsiveness? A) international strategy B) global strategy C) transnational strategy D) multidomestic strategy E) worldwide strategy Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 6) Which of the international operations strategies involves low cost reductions and low local responsiveness? A) international strategy B) global strategy C) transnational strategy D) multidomestic strategy E) worldwide strategy Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 7) Which of the international operations strategies uses import/export or licensing of existing products? A) international strategy B) global strategy C) transnational strategy D) multidomestic strategy E) worldwide strategy Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

8) Which of the international operations strategies uses the existing domestic model globally? A) international strategy B) global strategy C) transnational strategy D) multidomestic strategy E) worldwide strategy Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 9) Which of the international operations strategies involves high cost reductions but high local responsiveness? A) international strategy B) global strategy C) transnational strategy D) multidomestic strategy E) worldwide strategy Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 10) Caterpillar and Texas Instruments are two firms that have benefited from the use of: A) the multidomestic strategy option. B) the international strategy option. C) the transnational strategy option. D) the maquiladora system in Europe. E) the global strategy option. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

11) Coca Cola and Nestlé are two firms that have benefited from the use of: A) the multidomestic strategy option. B) the international strategy option. C) the transnational strategy option. D) the maquiladora system in Europe. E) the global strategy option. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 12) Which of the following is NOT an example of a global strategy? A) Apple designs its iPhone identical, regardless of region. B) IKEA sells standardized, Swedish designed, self-assembly furniture products. C) Caterpillar provides the same earth-moving equipment in Nigeria as in Iowa. D) Gillette introduces a new customized product with less design complexity for low-income Indian customers. E) Procter & Gamble homogenizes products as much as the market allows in order to keep cost low. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 13) Which of the following is NOT an example of a multidomestic strategy? A) McDonald's stores in India do not sell sandwiches made of beef. B) IKEA sells standardized, Swedish designed, self-assembly furniture products. C) The restaurants in Disneyland Paris feature recipes revised for local tastes and increased outdoor seating. D) Heinz takes over Honig (Holland) that makes local traditional delicacies. E) Each Hard Rock Café restaurant is designed to reflect the culture and preferences of its location. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

14) A(n) ________ is a firm that has extensive involvement in international business, owning or controlling facilities in more than one country. Answer: multinational corporation (MNC) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 15) The ________ strategy utilizes a standardized product across countries. Answer: global Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 16) The ________ strategy uses exports and licenses to penetrate globally. Answer: international Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 17) The ________ strategy uses subsidiaries, franchises, or joint ventures with substantial independence. Answer: multidomestic Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management 18) The ________ strategy describes a condition in which material, people, and ideas cross or transgress national boundaries. Answer: transnational Diff: 2 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

19) Identify and explain the four basic global operations strategies. Give an example of each strategy. Answer: The multidomestic strategy decentralizes operating decisions to each country to enhance local responsiveness. An example is Heinz. The global strategy centralizes operating decisions, with headquarters coordinating the standardization and learning between facilities. The textbook names Texas Instruments and Caterpillar. The international strategy uses exports and licenses to penetrate the global markets. Harley-Davidson is an example. The transnational strategy exploits the economies of scale and learning, as well as pressure for responsiveness, by recognizing that core competence does not reside in just the "home" country, but can exist anywhere in the organization. An example is Coca-Cola. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 2.5 Identify and explain four global operations strategy options AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the influences of the global competitive environment on operations management

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 3 Project Management

Section 1

The Importance of Project Management

1) One of the three phases of a large project is scheduling. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 2) Which of the following statements regarding Bechtel is NOT true? A) Its competitive advantage is project management. B) Bechtel was the construction contractor for the Hoover Dam. C) By the end of 1970s, Bechtel had moved from nuclear power construction to nuclear cleanup projects. D) Bechtel handled the project management of the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. E) Even though Bechtel is over 100 years old, the Kuwaiti oil fields was its first "project." Answer: E Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 3) Which of the following statements about Bechtel is TRUE? A) Even though Bechtel is over 100 years old, the Kuwaiti oil fields was its first "project." B) Bechtel is the world's premier manager of massive construction and engineering projects. C) Bechtel's competitive advantage is supply chain management. D) While its projects are worldwide, its network of suppliers is largely in the United States. E) All of these are true. Answer: B Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 4) Which of the following projects was NOT completed by Bechtel? A) Hoover Dam B) Boston Central Artery/Tunnel C) Trans-Arabian Pipeline D) Channel Tunnel E) Getty Center Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

5) The phases of project management are: A) planning, scheduling, and controlling. B) planning, programming, and budgeting. C) planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. D) different for manufacturing projects than for service projects. E) GANTT, CPM, and PERT. Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 6) Which of the following is NOT one of the phases of project management? A) planning B) scheduling C) controlling D) budgeting E) All of these are project management phases. Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 7) One of the three phases of a project that includes the activities of goal setting, defining the project, and team organization is ________. Answer: planning Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 8) One of the three phases of a project that relates people, money, and supplies to specific activities and relates activities to each other is ________. Answer: scheduling Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 9) One of the three phases of a project that involves monitoring resources, costs, quality, and budgets is ________. Answer: controlling Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

10) What are the three phases of a project? Describe each in a sentence or two. Answer: The three phases are planning, scheduling, and controlling. Planning includes goal setting, defining the project, and team organization. Scheduling relates people, money, and supplies to specific activities and relates activities to each other. Controlling is where the firm monitors resources, costs, quality, and budgets. It also revises or changes plans and shifts resources to meet time and cost demands. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Section 2

Project Planning

1) A project organization works best for an organization when the project resides in only one of its functional areas. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 2) The project manager for a project usually has all responsibilities like timely completion and meeting quality goals, but does not have the project budget responsibility, which continues to be with the organization's finance manager. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 3) Work breakdown structure is a useful tool in project management because it addresses the timing of individual work elements. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 4) Project managers have their own code of ethics, established by the Project Management Institute. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 5) The work breakdown structure for a project typically increases in size from top to bottom. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 6) A project organization: A) is effective for companies with multiple large projects. B) is appropriate only in construction firms. C) often fails when the project cuts across organizational lines. D) is most helpful for ongoing projects with no termination date. E) is most helpful when the work contains simple and unrelated tasks. Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 4 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) A code of ethics especially for project managers: A) has been established by the Project Management Institute. B) has been formulated by the Federal government. C) has been formulated by the World Trade Organization. D) is inappropriate, since everyone should use the same guidance on ethical issues. E) does not exist at this time. Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 8) Ethical issues that may arise in projects large and small include: A) gifts from contractors. B) exaggerated expense reports. C) compromised quality standards to meet bonuses or avoid penalties related to schedules. D) pressure to mask delays with false status reports. E) all of the these. Answer: E Diff: 1 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 9) The project organization works best when which of the following conditions are satisfied? I. Work tasks can be defined with a specific goal and deadline. II. The job is typical and familiar to the existing organization. III. The work contains interrelated tasks requiring specialized skills. IV. The project is temporary but unimportant to long-term organizational success. V. The project cuts across organizational lines. A) I, II, III, IV, V B) None of these conditions need to be satisfied. C) I, III, V D) I, II, III, V E) I, III, IV, V Answer: C Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

10) A project organization that becomes permanent is often referred to as a: A) fixed project organization. B) matrix organization. C) normal organization. D) standard organization. E) permanent project organization. Answer: B Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 11) WBS stands for which of the following project management tools? A) work break schedule B) work breakdown status C) work breakdown schedule D) work breakdown structure E) work break status Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 12) Match the following steps in Microsoft's development of Windows 10 to their respective WBS level. Step Develop Windows 10 Operating System System Testing Compatible with Windows 8 Develop GUI's Module Testing

Level ? ? ? ? ?

A) Level 1, Level 2, Level 4, Level 3, Level 3 B) Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5 C) Level 0, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 D) Level 0, Level 2, Level 2, Level 3, Level 3 E) Level 5, Level 3, Level 4, Level 1, Level 2 Answer: A Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking; Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

13) A(n) ________ is an organization formed to ensure that programs (projects) receive the proper management and attention. Answer: project organization Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 14) A(n) ________ divides a project into more and more detailed components. Answer: work breakdown structure or WBS Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 15) The ________ has established a code of ethics especially for project managers. Answer: Project Management Institute Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 16) Identify the responsibilities of project managers. Answer: Project managers are directly responsible for making sure that (1) all necessary activities are finished in proper sequence and on time; (2) the project comes in within budget; (3) the project meets its quality goals; and (4) the people assigned to the project receive the motivation, direction, and information needed to do their jobs. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 17) What is a project organization? Answer: A project organization is an organization formed to ensure that programs (projects) receive the proper management and attention. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 18) What are some of the ethical issues faced by project managers? Answer: A project manager can be exposed to a wide variety of ethical issues. These include, but are not limited to, gifts from contractors, pressure to mask delays with false status reports, falsifying (exaggerating) expense reports, and compromising quality with substandard materials or practices to meet bonuses or avoid penalties related to schedules. Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Section 3

Project Scheduling

1) Gantt charts give a timeline for each of a project's activities, and adequately illustrate the interrelationships between the activities and the resources. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.1 Use a Gantt chart for scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 2) Both PERT and CPM, which are the two widely used project management network techniques have the ability to consider the precedence relationships in a project. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.1 Use a Gantt chart for scheduling AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 3) Project scheduling serves all the following purposes EXCEPT which one? A) It shows the relationship of each activity to others. B) It identifies the precedence relationships among activities. C) It encourages the setting of fuzzy time and cost estimates for each activity. D) It shows the relationship of each activity to the whole project. E) All of these are true. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.1 Use a Gantt chart for scheduling AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 4) Which of the following statements regarding Gantt charts is TRUE? A) Gantt charts give a timeline and precedence relationships for each activity of a project. B) Gantt charts use the four standard spines of Methods, Materials, Manpower, and Machinery. C) Gantt charts are visual devices that show the duration of activities in a project. D) Gantt charts are expensive. E) All of these are true. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.1 Use a Gantt chart for scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

5) Planning charts that serve as a visual aid and are used to schedule resources and allocate time in a project are known as ________. Answer: Gantt charts. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.1 Use a Gantt chart for scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 6) ________ and ________ are the two widely used network techniques that have the ability to consider precedence relationships and interdependency of activities. Answer: PERT; CPM Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.1 Use a Gantt chart for scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 7) Identify each of the purposes of project scheduling. Answer: Project scheduling shows the relationship of each activity to others and to the whole project. It identifies the precedence relationship among activities. It encourages the setting of realistic time and cost estimates for each activity. It helps make better use of people, money, and material resources by identifying critical bottlenecks in the project. Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 8) Describe the differences between a Gantt chart and a PERT/CPM network. Answer: The differences between a Gantt chart and a PERT/CPM network are mainly that PERT/CPM has the ability to consider precedence relationships and interdependence of activities. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.1 Use a Gantt chart for scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Section 4

Project Controlling

1) Agile project management is a type of work breakdown structure (WBS). Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 2) The waterfall approach to project management provides the ability to bypass project steps in order to speed up the project. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 3) Project managers often use the waterfall approach when managing agile projects. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 4) The control of projects involves close monitoring of which of the following? A) resources B) costs C) quality D) budgets E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 5) Projects such as road building and plane building are: A) ill-defined. B) well-defined. C) agile. D) not defined. E) none of these. Answer: B Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

6) The waterfall approach is used most often for: A) well-defined projects. B) projects whose changes tend to be minor. C) projects with step-by-step progress. D) engineered products with well-defined specifications and drawings. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 7) The approach to project management where the project progresses smoothly, in a step-by-step manner, through each phase to completion is known as the ________ approach. Answer: waterfall Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 8) Describe some of the challenges faced in the construction of the new 11-story building at Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Answer: Prior to beginning actual construction, regulatory and funding issues added, as they do with most projects, substantial time to the overall project. Cities have zoning and parking issues, the EPA has drainage and waste issues, and regulatory authorities have their own requirements, as do issuers of bonds. Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 9) Describe agile projects. Answer: Agile projects are ill-defined projects requiring collaboration and constant feedback to adjust to project unknowns. Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Section 5 CPM

Project Management Techniques: PERT and

1) The shortest of all paths through the network is the critical path. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 2) The fundamental difference between PERT and CPM is that PERT uses three time estimates for each activity while CPM makes the assumption that activity times are known with certainty. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 3) In AON network diagrams, arrows represent activities. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 4) The main difference between PERT and CPM is that: A) PERT is more accurate than CPM. B) PERT assumes that activity durations are known. C) PERT ignores activity costs. D) CPM assumes activity durations can vary. E) PERT employs three time estimates for each activity. Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

5) The difference between AON and AOA networks is that: A) AOA networks sometimes require dummy activities. B) nodes consume no resources or time in AOA networks. C) both are acceptable in practice; however, Microsoft Project uses AON. D) nodes designate activities in AON, while arrows designate activities in AOA. E) all of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.2 Draw AOA and AON networks AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 6) A simple CPM network has five activities, A, B, C, D, and E. A is an immediate predecessor of B and of C. B is an immediate predecessor of D and of E. C is an immediate predecessor of E. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) There are two paths in this network. B) There are four paths in this network. C) There are five paths in this network. D) There are three paths in this network. E) There are six paths in this network. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.2 Draw AOA and AON networks AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 7) The ________ is a project management technique using only one time factor per activity that enables managers to schedule, monitor, and control large and complex projects. Answer: critical path method or CPM Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 8) The ________ is a project management technique that employs three time estimates for each activity. Answer: program evaluation and review technique or PERT Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 9) The ________ is the computed longest time path(s) through a network. Answer: critical path Diff: 1 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 13 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

10) The network analysis method that allows activity times to vary is ________. Answer: PERT or Program Evaluation and Review Technique Diff: 1 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 11) A network diagram in which nodes designate activities is known as a(n) ________ diagram. Answer: activity-on-node (AON) Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 12) A network diagram in which arrows designate activities is known as a(n) ________ diagram. Answer: activity-on-arrow (AOA) Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 13) Identify, in order, the six steps basic to both PERT and CPM. Answer: 1. Define the project and prepare the WBS. 2. Develop the relationships among the activities. 3. Draw the network connecting all of the activities. 4. Assign the time and/or cost estimates to each activity. 5. Compute the critical path–the longest time path through the network. 6. Use the network to help plan, schedule, monitor, and control the project. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 14) What is the basic difference between PERT and CPM? Answer: The basic difference between PERT and CPM is that PERT requires three time estimates of activity completion time, whereas CPM uses only a single estimate. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Section 6

Determining the Project Schedule

1) The ES of an activity that has only one predecessor is simply the LS of that predecessor. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.3 Complete forward and backward passes for a project AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 2) Slack is the amount of time a project is delayed due to a delay in completion of one or more activities. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 3) A project network can have more than one critical path. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 4) The critical path can be determined by use of either the "forward pass" or the "backward pass." Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 5) Which of the following statements regarding critical paths is TRUE? A) The shortest of all paths through the network is the critical path. B) Some activities on the critical path may have slack. C) Every network has only one critical path. D) On a specific project, there can be multiple critical paths, all with exactly the same duration. E) The duration of the critical path is the average duration of all paths in the project network. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

6) Which of the following statements regarding CPM is TRUE? A) The critical path is the shortest of all paths through the network. B) The critical path is that set of activities that has positive slack. C) Some networks have no critical path. D) All activities on the critical path have their LS equal to the maximum EF of all immediate predecessors. E) All activities on the critical path have their ES equal to their LF. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 7) A simple CPM network has three activities, A, B, and C. A is an immediate predecessor of B and of C. B is an immediate predecessor of C. The activity durations are A=4, B=3, C=5. A) The critical path is A-B-C, duration 9. B) The critical path is A-B-C, duration 12. C) The critical path is A-C, duration 10.5. D) The critical path cannot be determined without knowing PERT expected activity times. E) The network has no critical path. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 8) A simple CPM network has three activities, D, E, and F. D is an immediate predecessor of E and of F. E is an immediate predecessor of F. The activity durations are D=4, E=3, F=6. A) The critical path is D-E-F, duration 12. B) The critical path is D-F, duration 10. C) Slack at D is 0 periods. D) Slack at E is 3 periods. E) Both A and C are true. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

9) Activity D on a CPM network has predecessors B and C, and has successor F. D has duration 6. B's earliest finish is 18, while C's is 20. F's late start is 26. Which of the following is definitely TRUE? A) B is a critical activity. B) C is completed before B. C) D has no slack but is not critical. D) D is critical, and has a slack of two days. E) F is critical, and has zero slack. Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 10) Which of the following statements regarding CPM networks is TRUE? A) There can be multiple critical paths on the same project, all with different durations. B) The early finish of an activity is the latest early start of all preceding activities. C) The late start of an activity is its late finish plus its duration. D) If a specific project has multiple critical paths, all of them will have the same duration. E) None of these are true. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 11) Activity R on a CPM network has predecessors M and N, and has successor S. R has duration 5. N's late finish is 18, while M's is 20. S's late start is 22. Which of the following is definitely TRUE? A) R is critical and has zero slack. B) R has no slack but is not critical. C) The set of times cannot all be possible. D) N is a critical activity. E) S is a critical activity. Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

12) Which of the following statements concerning CPM activities is FALSE? A) The early finish of an activity is the early start of that activity plus its duration. B) The late finish is the earliest of the late start times of all successor activities. C) The late start of an activity is its late finish less its duration. D) The late finish of an activity is the earliest late start of all preceding activities. E) The early start of an activity is the latest early finish of all preceding activities. Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.3 Complete forward and backward passes for a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 13) The critical path for the network activities shown below is ________ with duration ________.

Activity A B C D E

Duration 4 2 9 4 5

Immediate Predecessors -A -A B,C,D

A) A-B-D; 10 B) A-B-E; 11 C) C-E; 14 D) A-D-E; 13 E) A-B-C-D-E; 22 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

14) The critical path for the network activities shown below is ________ with duration ________.

Activity A B C D E

Duration 2 4 1 6 3

Immediate Predecessors --A,B A,B B,C,D

A) A-D-E; 11 B) B-E; 7 C) B-D-E; 13 D) A-C-E; 6 E) B-C-E; 8 Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 15) The critical path for the network activities shown below is ________ with duration ________.

Activity A B C D E

Duration 10 8 4 2 6

Immediate Predecessors --A A B,C,D

A) A-C-E; 20 B) A-D-E; 18 C) B-E; 14 D) A-B-D-E; 26 E) none of the above Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

16) ________ is the amount of time an individual activity in a network can be delayed without delaying the entire project. Answer: Slack time Diff: 1 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 17) The critical path is the ________ time path through a network. Answer: longest Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 18) The ________ is the longest time path through a network. Answer: critical path Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 19) The ES and EF times in a network diagram are determined during the ________ pass. Answer: forward Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 20) The LF and LS times in a network diagram are determined during the ________ pass. Answer: backward Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 21) What is the objective of critical path analysis? Answer: Critical path analysis determines the longest path through a network of activities. This longest path is the key to making the schedule that provides for completing all activities in the shortest time. Critical path analysis identifies those activities critical to timely completion of all activities so they can receive management focus. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

22) Explain why the critical path is the longest, not the shortest, path through a network. Answer: The critical path is that set of activities in a project network that controls the duration of the entire project. The controlling element to completion of all activities is the longest path; any shorter path will not allow for all activities to be completed. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 23) Define slack time. Answer: Slack time is the length of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the entire project. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 24) What are the earliest activity start time and latest activity start time, and how are they computed? Answer: The earliest start time (ES) is the earliest time at which an activity may start and still satisfy all precedence requirements. ES = Max{EF of all immediate predecessors}. The latest start time is the latest time at which an activity may start and still satisfy both precedence requirements and the overall project completion time. LS = LF - Activity time. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.3 Complete forward and backward passes for a project AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

25) A network consists of the activities in the following list. Times are given in weeks. Activity A B C D E F

Preceding --A A, B C D

Time 8 3 7 3 4 9

(a) Draw the network diagram. (b) Calculate the ES, EF, LS, LF, and Slack for each activity. (c) What is project completion time? Answer: (a)

(b, c) Results Task Early Start Early Finish Late Start Late Finish A 0 8 0 8 B 0 3 5 8 C 8 15 9 16 D 8 11 8 11 E 15 19 16 20 F 11 20 11 20 Project 20

Slack 0 5 1 0 1 0

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.3 Complete forward and backward passes for a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

26) The network below represents a project being analyzed by the critical path method. Activity durations are A = 5, B = 2, C = 12, D = 3, E = 5, F = 1, G = 7, H = 2, I = 10, and J = 6.

(a) What task must be on the critical path, regardless of activity durations? (b) What is the duration of path A-B-E-H-J? (c) What is the critical path of this network? (d) What is the length of the critical path? (e) What is slack time at activity H? (f) What is the Late Finish of activity H? (g) If activity C was delayed by six time units, what would happen to the project duration?

Answer: (a) J; (b) 20; (c) A-B-G-I-J; (d) 30; (e) 5; (f) 24; (g) The project duration will be delayed by one time unit. Results Task Early Start Early Finish Late Start Late Finish Slack A 0 5 0 5 0 B 5 7 5 7 0 C 5 17 10 22 5 D 0 3 10 13 10 E 7 12 17 22 10 F 3 4 13 14 10 G 7 14 7 14 0 H 17 19 22 24 5 I 14 24 14 24 0 J 24 30 24 30 0 Project 30 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

27) A network consists of the following list. Times are given in weeks. Activity A B C D E F G H I J K

Preceding -A A A B B C, F D H G, I E, J

Duration 9 2 12 5 6 8 3 2 8 6 2

(a) Draw the network diagram. (b) Which activities form the critical path? (c) How much slack exists at activities A and F? (d) What is the duration of the critical path? Answer: (a) Network diagram

(b) Paths A-D-H-I-J-K and A-C-G-J-K are critical (c) A has no slack; F has 2 units (d) 32 weeks Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

28) The network below represents a project being analyzed by the critical path method. Activity durations are indicated on the network.

(a) Identify the activities on the critical path. (b) What is the duration of the critical path? (c) Calculate the amount of slack time at activity H. (d) If activity I were delayed by ten time units, what would be the impact on the project duration?

Answer: (a) Critical activities are A-C-J-K; (b) The critical path is 26 time units; (c) Slack at H is 9 units; (d) I has 11 units slack–a ten unit delay would have no impact on the project. Task A B C D E F G H I J K

Early Start Early Finish Late Start Late Finish 0 5 0 5 0 3 6 9 5 16 5 16 0 4 9 13 3 10 9 16 4 10 15 21 3 7 17 21 4 7 13 16 10 15 21 26 16 22 16 22 22 26 22 26 Project 26

Slack 0 6 0 9 6 11 14 9 11 0 0

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

29) Draw the AOA and AON networks for the following project and calculate the minimum project duration. Activity A B C D E

Duration (days) 10 8 2 4 5

Immediate Predecessors --A A B,C,D

Answer: AON

AOA

Minimum duration is the longest of the three paths, ADE, or a total of 19 days. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.2 Draw AOA and AON networks AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

30) Given the project within the table below, calculate the following: (a) The critical path (b) The minimum project duration (c) The amount of slack for each activity Activity A B C D E F G

Duration (hours) 14 10 3 7 1 1 4

Immediate Predecessors None None None B,C D E A,F

Answer:

(a) The critical path is BDEFG (b) Minimum duration is (10+7+1+1+4) or 23 hours (c) BDEFG have no slack since on the critical path. CDEFG takes 16 hours, so C has 7 hours of slack. AG takes 18 hours, so A has 5 hours of slack. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

31) Consider the network presented in the following table. Calculate (a) All possible paths (b) The critical path (c) The slack available at any non-critical points (d) The minimum project duration Task A B C D E

Duration (Days) 5 7 4 2 1

Immediate Predecessors None A A C B,D

Answer:

(a) Two paths are possible, ACDE and ABE. (b) The critical path is ABE. (c) The slack available at point C and D is Duration (ABE) - Duration (ACDE) = 1 day. All other points have no slack because they are on the critical path. (d) The minimum project duration is the length of the critical path ABE which is = 13 days Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

32) The following activities are part of a project to be scheduled using the critical path method. Activity A B C D E F G

Duration (hours) 6 3 7 2 4 3 7

Immediate Predecessors None A A C B,D D E,F

Calculate (a) The critical path. (b) The slack available at any non-critical points. (c) The minimum project duration. Answer:

(a) ACDEG (b) B has a slack of 12-6 = 6 days, and F has a slack of 16-15 = 1 day. (c) The minimum project duration is the length of the critical path ACDEG, which is = 26 days Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.4 Determine a critical path AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Section 7

Variability in Activity Times

1) The PERT pessimistic time estimate is the time an activity will take assuming very unfavorable conditions. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 2) The standard deviation of project duration is the average of the standard deviation of all activities on the critical path. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 3) In PERT analysis, the identification of the critical path can be incorrect if a noncritical activity takes substantially more than its expected time. Answer: TRUE Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 4) In PERT analysis, the beta probability distribution as opposed to the normal bell distribution curve is used for determining the expected value and variance for activity completion times. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 5) Variation in activities that are not on the critical path cannot affect the overall project completion time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

6) The time an activity will take assuming very unfavorable conditions is: A) the optimistic time. B) the pessimistic time. C) the activity variance. D) the minimum time. E) exactly twice as long as the expected time. Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 7) The time an activity will take if everything goes as planned is: A) the optimistic time. B) the pessimistic time. C) the activity variance. D) the minimum time. E) exactly twice as long as the expected time. Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 8) The ________ distribution is used by PERT analysis to calculate expected activity times and variances. A) Normal B) Beta C) Alpha D) Gaussian E) Binomial Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

9) The expected activity time in PERT analysis is calculated as: A) the simple average of the optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely times. B) the weighted average of a, m, and b, with m weighted 4 times as heavily as a and b. C) the sum of the optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely times. D) the sum of the optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely times, divided by six. E) the sum of the activity variances, divided by six. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 10) Which of the following statements regarding PERT times is TRUE? A) The optimistic time estimate is usually the same as the most likely time estimate. B) The optimistic time estimate is an estimate of the maximum time an activity will require. C) The expected time estimate is calculated as t = (a + 4m + b)/6. D) The pessimistic time estimate is an estimate of the minimum time an activity will require. E) The most likely time estimate is an estimate of the maximum time an activity will require. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 11) The beta distribution is used in project management to: A) calculate slack on activities not on the critical path. B) calculate the probability that a project will be completed within its budget. C) calculate pessimistic and optimistic activity times. D) determine which activity should be crashed. E) none of the these. Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 12) The beta distribution is used in project management to: A) determine which activity should be crashed. B) calculate the probability that a project will be completed within its budget. C) calculate expected activity times. D) calculate slack for activities on the critical path. E) none of these. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 35 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

13) In a PERT network, non-critical activities that have little slack need to be monitored closely: A) because PERT treats all activities as equally important. B) because near-critical paths could become critical paths with small delays in these activities. C) because slack is undesirable and needs to be eliminated. D) because they are causing the entire project to be delayed. E) because they have a high risk of not being completed. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 14) Which of the following statements regarding PERT analysis is NOT true? A) Each activity has three estimates of its duration. B) Project variance is the sum of all critical activity variances. C) Project standard deviation is the sum of all critical activity standard deviations. D) Only critical activities contribute to the project variance. E) The most likely time is different from the expected activity time. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 15) A project being analyzed by PERT has 60 activities, 13 of which are on the critical path. If the estimated time along the critical path is 214 days with a project variance of 100, what is the probability that the project will take less than 224 days to complete? A) near zero B) 0.0126 C) 0.1587 D) 0.8413 E) 2.14 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

16) An activity on a PERT network has these time estimates: optimistic = 10, most likely = 18, and pessimistic = 24. What is its expected activity time? A) 12.00 B) 15.50 C) 17.67 D) 18.33 E) 22.00 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 17) An activity on a PERT network has these time estimates: optimistic = 1, most likely = 2, and pessimistic = 5. What is the variance of activity completion time? A) 0.44 B) 0.83 C) 1.67 D) 2.50 E) 3.00 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 18) An activity on a PERT network has these time estimates: optimistic = 2, most likely = 3, and pessimistic = 10. What is its expected activity time and variance? A) 4; 1.78 B) 4; 10.67 C) 5; 1.78 D) 5; 10.67 E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

19) A local project being analyzed by PERT has 42 activities, 13 of which are on the critical path. If the estimated time along the critical path is 105 days with a project variance of 25, what is the probability that the project will be completed in 95 days or more? A) -0.40000 B) 0.02275 C) 0.34444 D) 0.97725 E) 4.20000 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 20) A project being analyzed by PERT has 38 activities, 16 of which are on the critical path. If the estimated time along the critical path is 90 days with a project variance of 25, what is the probability that the project will be completed in 88 days or less? A) 0.02275 B) 0.34458 C) 0.65542 D) 0.97725 E) 18 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 21) A PERT project has 45 activities, 19 of which are on the critical path. The estimated time for the critical path is 120 days. The sum of all activity variances is 64, while the sum of variances along the critical path is 36. What is the probability that the project can be completed between days 114 and 120? A) 0.84134 B) 0.22663 C) 0.34134 D) 0.47725 E) 0.27337 Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

22) A contractor's project being analyzed by PERT has an estimated time for the critical path of 120 days. The sum of all activity variances is 81; the sum of variances along the critical path is 64. What is the probability that the project will take 130 or more days to complete? A) 0.10565 B) 0.13350 C) 0.85120 D) 0.89435 E) 1.29 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 23) Analysis of a PERT problem shows the estimated time for the critical path to be 108 days with a variance of 64. There is a .80 probability that the project will be completed before approximately day: A) 98 B) 108 C) 109 D) 115 E) 118 Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 24) A project whose critical path has an estimated time of 120 days with a variance of 100 has a 20% chance that the project will be completed before which day (rounded to nearest day)? A) 98 B) 112 C) 120 D) 124 E) 220 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

25) A project whose critical path has an estimated time of 820 days with a variance of 225 has a 20% chance that the project will be completed before which day (rounded to nearest day)? A) 631 B) 689 C) 807 D) 833 E) 1009 Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 26) Contract requirements state that a project must be completed within 180 working days, or it will incur penalties for late completion. Analysis of the activity network reveals an estimated project time of 145 working days with a project variance of 400. What is the probability that the project will be completed before the late-payment deadline? A) 0.04006 B) 0.45994 C) 0.80511 D) 0.95994 E) near 1.00000, or almost certain Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 27) The ________ distribution is appropriate for calculating expected activity times and activity variances in PERT networks. Answer: beta Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 28) In PERT, project variance is computed by summing the variances of ________. Answer: critical activities Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

29) The PERT ________ time estimate is the time an activity will take assuming very unfavorable conditions. Answer: pessimistic Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 30) The time an activity will take if everything goes as planned is the ________ time. Answer: optimistic Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 31) An activity on a PERT network has these time estimates: optimistic = 10, most likely = 18, and pessimistic = 24. The expected activity time is ________. Answer: 17.67 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 32) An activity on a PERT network has these time estimates: optimistic = 1, most likely = 2, and pessimistic = 5. The variance of activity completion time is ________. Answer: 0.44 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 33) PERT calculations typically include the duration variance of each activity. What is the purpose of this calculation, i.e. what's the role of variances in PERT analysis? Answer: The activity variances influence the probability of project completion. Specifically, the sum of the variances of the critical tasks equals the variance of the project. Further, large variances on noncritical tasks need to be monitored. Such an activity might have an actual completion time so large that the task becomes a critical task. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

34) How is the expected completion time of a project activity, and of a PERT project, computed? Answer: The expected completion time of a project activity uses the beta distribution; expected time is the weighted average of optimistic, most likely, and pessimistic time estimates. The formula is t = (a + 4m + b) / 6. Expected completion of a PERT project is the sum of the expected times for individual activities that are on the critical path. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 35) Describe in words how to calculate a project's standard deviation. What assumption allows that calculation to be accurate? Answer: Add the variances of the activities on the critical path and then take the square root. We can do this because we assume that the activities are independent. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

36) A partially solved PERT problem is detailed in the table below. Times are given in weeks. Activity Preceding A B C D E F G H I J K

-A A A B B C, F D H G, I E, J

Optimistic Probable Pessimistic Expected Variance Time Time Time Time 7 10 19 2 2 8 8 12 16 3 5 10 4 6 8 6 8 10 2 3 4 2 2 8 6 8 16 4 6 14 2 5 8

(a) Calculate the expected time and variance for each activity. Enter these values in the appropriate columns in the table above. (b) Which activities form the critical path? (c) What is the estimated time of the critical path? (d) What are the project variance and the project standard deviation? (e) What is the probability of completion of the project before week 42? Answer: (a) Optimistic Probable Pessimistic Expected Activity Preceding Variance Time Time Time Time A -7 10 19 11 4.000 B A 2 2 8 3 1.000 C A 8 12 16 12 1.778 D A 3 5 10 5.5 1.361 E B 4 6 8 6 0.444 F B 6 8 10 8 0.444 G C, F 2 3 4 3 0.111 H D 2 2 8 3 1.000 I H 6 8 16 9 2.778 J G, I 4 6 14 7 2.778 K E, J 2 5 8 5 1.000 (b) A-D-H-I-J-K; (c) 40.5; (d) 12.92, 3.59; (e) 0.662 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

37) Consider the network described in the table below. Activity J K L M N O P

Immediate Pessimistic Probable Optimistic Predecessor(s) -15 10 8 -9 8 7 J 10 6 5 J 3 3 3 K,M 9 5 1 K,M 10 7 4 L,N 10 8 3

(a) Calculate the expected duration of each activity. (b) Calculate the expected duration and variance of the critical path. (c) Calculate the probability that the project will be completed in more than 28 weeks time units.

Answer: (a) See table below. (b) Tasks J-M-N-P are critical. The sum of their expected durations is 26; the sum of their variances is 4.50. (c) The standard deviation along the path is = 2.12; the probability that Duration > 28 is the probability that z > (28 - 26)/2.12 = 0.94. The associated normal curve area is 1−0.82639 = 0.17361.

Task J K L M N O P

Early Early Late Late Start Start Finish Finish 0 10.5 0 10.5 0 8 5.5 13.5 10.5 17 19.5 26 10.5 13.5 10.5 13.5 13.5 18.5 13.5 18.5 13.5 20.5 19 26 18.5 26 18.5 26 Project 26

Slack

Mean

Variance

0 5.5 9 0 0 5.5 0

10.5 1.361111 8 6.5 3 0 5 1.777778 7 7.5 1.361111 Project 4.5 Std. dev 2.12132

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

38) A network consists of the following list. Times are given in weeks. Activity Preceding Optimistic Probable Pessimistic A -5 11 14 B -3 3 9 C -6 10 14 D A, B 3 5 7 E B 4 6 11 F C 6 8 13 G D, E 2 4 6 H F 3 3 9 (a) Draw the network diagram. (b) Calculate the expected duration and variance of each activity. (c) Calculate the expected duration and variance of the critical path. (d) Calculate the probability that the project will be completed in less than 28 weeks.

Answer: (a)

(b, c) Task A B C D E F G H Project

Expected Variance Std. dev. time 10.5 2.25 1.5 4 1 1 10 1.778 1.333 5 0.444 0.667 6.5 1.361 1.167 8.5 1.361 1.167 4 0.444 0.667 4 1 1 22.5

Slack 3 8 0 3 8 0 3 0 Project Std. dev.

Variance

1.778

1.361 1 4.139 2.034

(d) z = (28 - 22.5)/2.03 = 2.71, (P ≤ 28) = .997 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.5 Calculate the variance of activity times AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Section 8

Cost-Time Trade-offs and Project Crashing

1) Shortening the project's duration by deleting unnecessary activities is called "project crashing." Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 2) In project management, crashing an activity must consider the impact on only the critical paths in the network. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 3) If a project has more than one critical path, then one must first choose the activity on the longest critical to crash the project. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 4) A project manager determined that the project was running behind schedule. If she wants to shorten the total completion, which of the following techniques should be used? A) crashing B) resource view C) forecasting D) beta distribution E) Gantt chart Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

5) A project manager is interested in crashing a project with variable activity times. Which of the following tools should he/she employ? A) PERT B) CPM C) Gantt Chart D) either PERT or CPM E) PERT, CPM, or a Gantt chart are fine. Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 6) Which of these statements regarding time-cost tradeoffs in CPM networks is TRUE? A) Crashing is possible even if there are multiple critical paths. B) Crashing a project often reduces the length of long-duration, but noncritical, activities. C) Activities not on the critical path can never be on the critical path, even after crashing. D) Crashing shortens the project duration by assigning more resources to one or more of the noncritical tasks. E) The crash time always exceeds the normal time. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 7) Project management at the Tour de France races can be complex because: A) a team is like a "large travelling circus." B) there is a wide variety of support staff. C) there are races being held simultaneously. D) each team has over two dozen riders. E) all of the these Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

8) Which of the following statements regarding time-cost tradeoffs in CPM networks is FALSE? A) Crashing shortens project duration by assigning more resources to critical tasks. B) Crashing sometimes has the reverse result of lengthening the project duration. C) Crashing must consider the impact of crashing an activity on all paths in the network. D) Activities not on the critical path can become critical after crashing takes place. E) A negative crash cost per period would imply that either crashing is cheaper than not crashing or that the crash time was slower than the normal time. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 9) If an activity whose normal duration is 13 days can be shortened to 11 days for an added cost of $1,500, what is the crash cost per period? A) $500 B) $1,500 C) $750 D) $13,000 E) $15,000 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 10) Two activities on the same critical path are candidates for crashing on a CPM network. Activity details are in the table below. To cut one day from the project's duration, activity ________ should be crashed first, adding ________ to project cost. Activity Normal Time Normal Cost Crash Time Crash Cost One 8 days $6,000 7 days $6,800 Two 10 days $4,000 8 days $5,000 A) One; $800 B) One; $6,800 C) Two; $500 D) Two; $5,000 E) One or Two should be crashed; $1,300 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

11) If an activity whose normal duration is 15 days can be shortened to 11 days for an added cost of $2,000, what is the crash cost per period? A) $400 B) $2,000 C) $500 D) $20,000 E) $30,000 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 12) A network has been crashed to the point where all activities are critical. Additional crashing: A) is unnecessary. B) is impossible. C) is prohibitively expensive. D) may require crashing multiple tasks simultaneously. E) can be done, but all critical tasks must be reduced in duration. Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 13) Two activities on different critical paths that share no common nodes are candidates for crashing on a CPM network. Activity details are in the table below. To cut one day from the project's duration, the manager should crash activity(ies) ________, adding ________ to project cost. Activity Normal Time Normal Cost Crash Time Crash Cost B 4 days $6,000 3 days $8,000 C 6 days $4,000 4 days $6,000 A) B; $2,000 B) C; $2,000 C) C; $1,000 D) B & C; $3,000 E) B & C; $4,000 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

14) ________ is decreasing activity time in a network to reduce time on the critical path so total completion time is reduced. Answer: Crashing Diff: 1 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 15) Within the context of project crashing, the shortest duration required to complete an activity is known as ________. Answer: crash time Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 16) Three critical path activities are candidates for crashing on a CPM network. Activity details are in the table below. Activity Normal Time Normal Cost Crash Duration Crash Cost X 8 days $6,000 6 days $8,000 Y 3 days $1,800 2 days $2,400 Z 12 days $5,000 9 days $7,700 (a) What is the crash cost per unit time for each of the three activities? (b) Which activity should be crashed first to cut one day from the project's duration; how much is added to project cost? (c) Assuming no other paths become critical, which activity should be the next activity crashed to cut a second day from the project's duration; how much is added to project cost? Answer: (a) crash cost X = $1,000 per day; crash cost Y = $600 per day ; crash cost Z = $900 per day (b) select Y, adding $600; (c) select Z, adding $900 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

17) Three critical path activities from the same critical path are candidates for crashing on a CPM network. Activity details are in the table below. Activity A B C

Normal Time Normal Cost 9 days 5 days 12 days

$8,000 $9,200 $9,000

Crash Duration 5 days 4 days 11 days

Crash Cost $12,000 $10,000 $12,000

(a) What is the crash cost per unit time for activity A? (b) What is the crash cost per unit time for activity B? (c) Which activity should be crashed first to cut one day from the project's duration; how much is added to project cost? (d) Assuming no other paths become critical, which activity should be the next activity crashed to cut a second day from the project's duration; how much is added to project cost? (e) Assuming no other paths become critical, how much can this project be shortened at what total added cost? Answer: (a) $1,000; (b) $800; (c) B, $800; (d) A, $1,000 additional; (e) 6 days, $7,800 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

18) Pirmin's Bike Shop is behind on a custom bike and needs to crash 8 hours of time from the 8step project. (a) Given the project table below calculate the crash cost for 8 hours of time-savings. (b) Suppose Pirmin calls the customer and asks for a project extension, reducing the amount of time he needs to crash. Pirmin has a $20 crash budget. Is the budget sufficient to crash 4 hours of time?

Activity A B C D E F G H

Normal Duration (hours) 2 3 5 3 6 1 7 10

Normal Cost ($) 10 15 25 20 30 5 35 50

Crash Duration (hours) 2 2 4 1 4 1 6 7

Crash Cost (S)

Immediate Predecessors

0 23 30 24 45 0 50 62

None A B C C C,E F D,G

Answer:

(a) The critical path is ABCEFGH with a time of 34 hours. The cost per crash hour for these activities is 8(B), 5(C), 2(D), 7.5(E), 15(G), 4(H). H will be crashed first for a savings of 3 hours. Next C will be crashed for a savings of 1 hour. Then E can be crashed for a savings of 2 hours. Next B will be crashed for a savings of 1 hour, netting 7 hours total at a cost of (12 + 5 + 15 + 8) = $40. Only 1 more hour is needed, so G will be crashed for an additional 15 dollars, netting 8 hours saved at a cost of 40 +15 = $55. D was not crashed because it does not lie on the critical path after any amount of crashing (E always > D). (b) Crashing H and C costs $17 and reduces 4 hours of time. Yes, the budget is sufficient. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

19) Given the critical path below, calculate the following: (a) The crash cost per unit time savings for each activity. (b) The maximum total crash time savings and cost. (c) The maximum total time-savings with a $3000 budget. Activity A B C

Normal Time Normal Cost Crash Duration Crash Cost 8 days $8,000 7 days $12,000 5 days $2,000 3 days $10,000 10 days $9,000 9 days $12,000

Answer: (a) A saves 1 day for $4000/day, B saves 2 days for $4000/day, C saves 1 day at $3000/day. (b) Max time savings is A + B + C = 4 days for a total of $15,000. (c) 1 day could be crashed from C. This means maximum savings is 1 day. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 3.6 Crash a project AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Section 9

A Critique of PERT and CPM

1) Which of the following is NOT a limitation of PERT? A) Project activities have to be clearly defined, independent, and stable in their relationships. B) Precedence relationships must be specified and networked together. C) Only one time estimate can be used for each activity. D) Time estimates tend to be subjective and are subject to fudging by managers. E) There is the inherent danger of placing too much emphasis on the critical path. Answer: C Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management 2) Identify several advantages of using PERT (and CPM). Answer: The advantages include (1) its usefulness for scheduling and controlling large projects, (2) its straightforward concept, (3) its graphical displays of relationships among activities, (4) its critical path and slack time analyses, (5) its ability to document processes, (6) its wide range of applicability, (7) and its usefulness in monitoring schedules and costs. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Section 10

Using Software to Manage Projects

1) Which of the following is NOT one of the vendors proving commercial project management software? A) Microsoft B) Oracle C) HP D) Apple E) SAP Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the goals and stages of project management

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 4 Forecasting

Section 1

What is Forecasting?

1) A product's position in its life cycle has no bearing on the forecasted demand for the product. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 2) Demand forecasts serve as inputs to financial, marketing, and personnel planning. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 3) Forecasts are always based on quantitative models that use historical data to forecast future demand. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 4) Long-range forecasts are more accurate than short-range forecasts. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 5) Short-range forecasts are used in planning new products, capital expenditures, and facility location or expansion. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 6) Broader, less quantitative methods are often useful for long-range forecasts as compared to short-range forecasts. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 1 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) One use of short-range forecasts is to determine production levels. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 8) A forecast with a time horizon of about 3 months to 3 years is typically called a long-range forecast. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 9) What two numbers are contained in the daily report to the CEO of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts regarding the six Orlando parks? A) yesterday's forecasted attendance and yesterday's actual attendance B) yesterday's actual attendance and today's forecasted attendance C) yesterday's forecasted attendance and today's forecasted attendance D) yesterday's actual attendance and last year's actual attendance E) yesterday's forecasted attendance and the year-to-date average daily forecast error Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 10) As compared to long-range forecasts, short-range forecasts: A) are less accurate. B) deal with less comprehensive issues supporting management decisions. C) employ similar methodologies. D) all of these E) none of these Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

11) One use of short-range forecasts is to determine: A) planning for new products. B) cash budgeting. C) research and development plans. D) facility location. E) production levels. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 12) Forecasts are usually classified by time horizon into which three categories? A) short-range, medium-range, and long-range B) finance/accounting, marketing, and operations C) strategic, tactical, and operational D) exponential smoothing, regression, and time series E) departmental, organizational, and industrial Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 13) A forecast with a time horizon of about 3 months to 3 years is typically called a: A) long-range forecast. B) medium-range forecast. C) short-range forecast. D) weather forecast. E) strategic forecast. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

14) Forecasts used for new product planning, capital expenditures, facility location or expansion, and R&D typically utilize a: A) short-range time horizon. B) medium-range time horizon. C) long-range time horizon. D) naive method, because there is no data history. E) trend extrapolation. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 15) The three major types of forecasts used by organizations in planning future operations are: A) strategic, tactical, and operational. B) economic, technological, and demand. C) exponential smoothing, Delphi, and regression. D) causal, time-series, and seasonal. E) departmental, organizational, and territorial. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 16) Which of the following most requires long-range forecasting (as opposed to short-range or medium-range forecasting) for its planning purposes? A) job scheduling B) production levels C) cash budgeting D) capital expenditures E) purchasing Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

17) Short-range forecasts tend to ________ longer-range forecasts. A) be less accurate than B) be more accurate than C) have about the same level of accuracy as D) employ the same methodologies as E) deal with more comprehensive issues than Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 18) ________ forecasts are typically used in planning new products, capital expenditures, and facility location or expansion. Answer: Long-range Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 19) ________ forecasts address the business cycle by predicting inflation rates, money supplies, housing starts, and other planning indicators. Answer: Economic Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 20) Production levels are typically determined using ________ forecasts. Answer: short-range Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 21) A forecast with a time horizon of about 3 months to 3 years is typically called a ________ forecast. Answer: medium-range Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

22) A forecast with a time horizon of 3 years or more is typically called a ________ forecast. Answer: long-range Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 23) A skeptical manager asks what short-range forecasts can be used for. Give her three possible uses/purposes. Answer: Any three of: planning purchasing, job scheduling, workforce levels, job assignments, and production levels. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 24) A skeptical manager asks what long-range forecasts can be used for. Give her three possible uses/purposes. Answer: Any three of: planning for new products, capital expenditures, facility location or expansion, and research and development. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 25) Describe the three forecasting time horizons and their use. Answer: Forecasting time horizons are: short range–generally less than three months, used for planning purchasing, job scheduling, workforce levels, job assignments, and production levels; medium range–usually from three months up to three years, used for sales planning, production planning and budgeting, cash budgeting, and analysis of various operating plans; long range– usually three years or more, used for planning for new products, capital expenditures, facility location or expansion, and R&D. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.1 Understand the three time horizons and which models apply for each AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 26) List and briefly describe the three major types of forecasts that organizations use in planning future operations. Answer: The three types are economic, technological, and demand. Economic forecasts address the business cycle by predicting inflation rates, money supplies, housing starts, and other planning indicators. Technological forecasts are concerned with rates of technological progress, which can result in the birth of exciting new products, requiring new plants and equipment. Demand forecasts are projections of demand for a company's products or services. Diff: 3 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 6 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

Section 2

The Strategic Importance of Forecasting

1) What forecasting systems combine the intelligence of multiple supply chain partners? A) FORE B) MULTISUP C) CPFR D) SUPPLY E) MSCP Answer: C Diff: 3 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 2) The letter C in CPFR forecasting systems stands for: A) capacity. B) collaborative. C) cost. D) capital. E) company. Answer: B Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 3) The letter P in CPFR forecasting systems stands for: A) portable. B) passing. C) plant. D) planning. E) pulling. Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

Section 3

Seven Steps in the Forecasting System

1) Forecasts of individual products tend to be more accurate than forecasts of product families. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 2) Most forecasting techniques assume that there is some underlying stability in the system. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 3) The first step in the forecasting system is to select the items to be forecasted. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 4) The last step in the forecasting system is to validate and implement the results. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 5) For the seven steps in the forecasting system, the step involving gathering data should be completed before selecting the forecasting model(s). Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 6) For the seven steps in the forecasting system, selecting the items to be forecasted should precede the steps involving the determination of the forecasting time horizon and selecting the forecasting model(s). Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

7) Which of the following is NOT a step in the forecasting process? A) Determine the use of the forecast. B) Eliminate any assumptions. C) Determine the time horizon of the forecast. D) Select the forecasting model. E) Validate and implement the results. Answer: B Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 8) The first step in the forecasting process is to: A) determine the use of the forecast. B) select the items to be forecasted. C) determine the time horizon of the forecast. D) select the forecasting model. E) make the forecast. Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 9) The last step in the forecasting process is to: A) determine the use of the forecast. B) select the items to be forecasted. C) determine the time horizon of the forecast. D) validate and implement the results. E) make the forecast. Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 10) Identify the seven steps involved in forecasting. Answer: 1. Determine the use of the forecast. 2. Select the items to be forecasted. 3. Determine the time horizon of the forecast. 4. Select the forecasting model(s). 5. Gather the data needed to make the forecast. 6. Make the forecast. 7. Validate and implement the results. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

11) What are the three realities of forecasting that companies face? Answer: First, outside factors that we cannot predict or control often impact the forecast. Second, most forecasting techniques assume that there is some underlying stability in the system. Finally, both product family and aggregated forecasts are more accurate than individual product forecasts. Diff: 3 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

Section 4

Forecasting Approaches

1) The sales force composite forecasting method relies on salespersons' estimates of the scheduled factory production to plan future sales. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 2) A time-series model uses a series of past data points to make the forecast. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 3) The quarterly "make meeting" of Lexus dealers is an example of a jury of executive opinion forecast. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 4) The jury of executive opinion forecasting method formally solicits input from a group of highlevel experts or managers, often in combination with statistical models. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 5) The Delphi method of forecasting solicits input from existing and potential customers regarding future purchasing plans. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 6) The use of linear regression is an example of an associative model of forecasting. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 11 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) The two general approaches to forecasting are: A) qualitative and quantitative. B) mathematical and statistical. C) judgmental and qualitative. D) historical and associative. E) judgmental and associative. Answer: A Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 8) Which of the following uses three types of participants: decision makers, staff personnel, and respondents? A) jury of executive opinion B) sales force composite C) Delphi method D) associative models E) time series Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 9) The forecasting technique that pools the opinions of a group of experts or managers is known as: A) the expert judgment model. B) multiple regression. C) jury of executive opinion. D) market survey. E) management coefficients. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

10) Which of the following is NOT a type of qualitative forecasting? A) jury of executive opinion B) sales force composite C) market survey D) Delphi method E) moving average Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 11) Which of the following techniques uses variables such as price and promotional expenditures, which are related to product demand, to predict demand? A) associative models B) exponential smoothing C) weighted moving average D) moving average E) trend projection Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 12) ________ forecasts employ one or more mathematical models that rely on historical data and/or associative variables to forecast demand. Answer: Quantitative Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 13) ________ is a forecasting technique based upon salespersons' estimates of expected sales. Answer: Sales force composite Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 14) ________ forecasts use a series of past data points to make a forecast. Answer: Time-series Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 13 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

15) ________ forecasts incorporate factors like the decision maker's intuition, emotions, personal experiences, and value system. Answer: Qualitative Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 16) ________ is a forecasting method that formally solicits input from a group of high-level experts or managers, often in combination with statistical models. Answer: Jury of executive opinion Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 17) A ________ is a forecasting method that solicits input from existing and potential customers regarding future purchasing plans. Answer: market survey Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 18) The ________ is a forecasting method that uses a group process involving three different types of participants to make forecasts. Answer: Delphi method Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 19) What are the differences between quantitative and qualitative forecasting methods? Answer: Quantitative methods use mathematical models to analyze historical data. Qualitative methods incorporate such factors as the decision maker's intuition, emotions, personal experiences, and value systems in determining the forecast. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 20) Identify four quantitative forecasting methods. Answer: The list includes naive, moving averages, exponential smoothing, trend projection, and linear regression. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 14 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

21) What is a time-series forecasting model? Answer: A time-series forecasting model uses a series of past data points to make a forecast. Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 22) What is the difference between an associative model and a time-series model? Answer: A time-series model uses only historical values of the quantity of interest to predict future values of that quantity. The associative model, on the other hand, incorporates the variables or factors that might influence the quantity being forecast. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 23) Name and discuss three qualitative forecasting methods. Answer: Qualitative forecasting methods include: jury of executive opinion, where high-level managers arrive at a group estimate of demand; sales force composite, where salespersons' estimates are aggregated; Delphi method, which uses a group process that allows experts to make forecasts; and market survey, where consumers are queried about their future purchasing plans. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.2 Explain when to use each of the four qualitative models AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

Section 5

Time-Series Forecasting

1) A naive forecast for September sales of a product would be equal to the forecast for August. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 2) Cycles and random variations are both components of time series. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 3) A naive forecast for September sales of a product would be equal to the sales in August. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 4) The exponential smoothing forecasting method as compared to moving average requires more record keeping and data points. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 5) The smaller the number of periods in the simple moving average forecasting method, the greater the method's responsiveness to changes in demand. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 6) Mean squared error and exponential smoothing are two measures of the overall error of a forecasting model. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 16 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) In trend projection, the trend component is the intercept of the regression equation. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 8) In trend projection, the regression slope can be either positive or negative. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 9) Seasonal indices adjust raw data for patterns that repeat at irregular time intervals. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 10) A trend projection equation with a slope of 0.78 means that there is a 0.78 unit rise in Y per period. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 11) Demand for individual products can be driven by product life cycles. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 12) Seasonality refers to a data pattern that repeats itself after a period of days, weeks, months, or quarters. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

13) Which of the following statements about time-series forecasting is TRUE? A) It is always based on the assumption that future demand will be the same as past demand. B) It makes extensive use of the data collected in the qualitative approach. C) It is based on the assumption that the analysis of past demand helps predict future demand. D) Because it accounts for trends, cycles, and seasonal patterns, it is always more powerful than associative forecasting. E) All of these are true. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 14) Time-series data may exhibit which of the following behaviors? A) trend B) random variations C) seasonality D) cycles E) They may exhibit all of these. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 15) Gradual upward or downward movement of data over time is called: A) seasonality. B) a cycle. C) a trend. D) exponential variation. E) random variation. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

16) The major components of a time series are all of the following EXCEPT: A) seasonality. B) inflation. C) trend. D) cycles. E) random variations. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 17) The fundamental difference between cycles and seasonality is the: A) duration of the repeating patterns. B) magnitude of the variation. C) ability to attribute the pattern to a cause. D) all of these E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 18) In time series, which of the following CANNOT be predicted? A) large increases in demand B) cycles C) seasonal fluctuations D) random variations E) large decreases in demand Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

19) What is the forecast for May using a five-month moving average? Nov. 39

Dec. 36

Jan. 40

Feb. 42

Mar. 41

April 46

A) 46 B) 40 C) 41 D) 42 E) 45 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 20) Which time-series model below assumes that demand in the next period will be equal to the most recent period's demand? A) naive approach B) moving average approach C) weighted moving average approach D) exponential smoothing approach E) trend projection Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 21) Which time-series model below assumes that demand in the next period will be equal to the most recent period's forecast? A) naive approach B) moving average approach C) weighted moving average approach D) exponential smoothing approach with α = 0 E) trend projection Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

22) John's House of Pancakes uses a weighted moving average method to forecast pancake sales. It assigns a weight of 5 to the previous month's demand, 3 to demand two months ago, and 1 to demand three months ago. If sales amounted to 3000 pancakes in May, 2200 pancakes in June, and 1000 pancakes in July, what should be the forecast for August? A) 2400 B) 2511 C) 2067 D) 3767 E) 1622 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 23) A six-month moving average forecast is generally better than a three-month moving average forecast if demand: A) is rather stable. B) has been changing due to recent promotional efforts. C) follows a downward trend. D) exceeds one million units per year. E) follows an upward trend. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 24) Increasing the number of periods in a moving average will accomplish greater smoothing, but at the expense of: A) manager understanding. B) accuracy. C) stability. D) sensitivity to real changes in the data. E) All of these are diminished when the number of periods increases. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

25) Which of the following statements comparing exponential smoothing to the weighted moving average technique is TRUE? A) Exponential smoothing is more easily used in combination with the Delphi method. B) More emphasis can be placed on recent values using the weighted moving average. C) Exponential smoothing is considerably more difficult to implement on a computer. D) Exponential smoothing typically requires less record keeping of past data. E) Exponential smoothing allows one to develop forecasts for multiple periods, whereas the weighted moving average technique does not. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 26) Which time-series model uses BOTH past forecasts and past demand data to generate a new forecast? A) naive B) moving average C) weighted moving average D) exponential smoothing E) trend projection Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 27) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of exponential smoothing? A) smooths random variations in the data B) uses an easily altered weighting scheme C) weights each historical value equally D) has minimal data storage requirements E) uses the previous period's forecast Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

28) Which of the following smoothing constants would make an exponential smoothing forecast equivalent to a naive forecast? A) 0 B) 1 divided by the number of periods C) 0.5 D) 1.0 E) cannot be determined Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 29) Given an actual demand this period of 100, a forecast value for this period of 110, and an alpha of .7, what is the exponential smoothing forecast for next period? A) 93 B) 100 C) 103 D) 107 E) 110 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 30) A forecast based on the previous forecast plus a percentage of the forecast error is a(n): A) qualitative forecast. B) naive forecast. C) moving average forecast. D) weighted moving average forecast. E) exponential smoothing forecast. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

31) Given an actual demand this period of 80, a forecast for this period of 75, and an alpha of 0.4, what would the forecast for the next period be using exponential smoothing? A) 73 B) 75 C) 77 D) 82 E) 78 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 32) Which of the following values of alpha would cause exponential smoothing to respond the QUICKEST to changes in demand data? A) 0.10 B) 0.2246 C) 0.50 D) 0.90 E) cannot be determined Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 33) A forecasting method has produced the following over the past five months. What is the mean absolute deviation? Actual 10 8 10 6 9

Forecast 11 10 6 6 4

Error -1 -2 4 0 5

A) -0.2 B) 12.0 C) 6.0 D) 1.2 E) 2.4 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 24 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

34) The primary purpose of the mean absolute deviation (MAD) in forecasting is to: A) estimate the trend line. B) eliminate forecast errors. C) measure forecast accuracy. D) seasonally adjust the forecast. E) remove random variations. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 35) Given forecast errors of -4, -8, 5, and -7, what is the mean absolute deviation? A) 3.5 B) -3.5 C) 6 D) 38.5 E) 24 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 36) Suppose that the last four months of sales were 8, 10, 15, and 9 units, respectively. Suppose further that the last four forecasts were 5, 6, 11, and 12 units, respectively. What is the mean absolute deviation (MAD) of these forecasts? A) 2 B) -10 C) 3.5 D) 9 E) 10.5 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

37) A time-series trend equation is 250 + 15x. What is your forecast for period 10? A) 265 B) 350 C) 378 D) 400 E) 420 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 38) For a given product demand, the time-series trend equation is 53 - 4x. The negative sign on the slope of the equation: A) is a mathematical impossibility. B) is an indication that the forecast is biased, with forecast values lower than actual values. C) is an indication that product demand is declining. D) implies that the coefficient of determination will also be negative. E) implies that the cumulative error will be negative. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 39) Yamaha manufactures which set of products with complementary demands to address seasonal variations? A) golf clubs and skis B) swimming suits and winter jackets C) jet skis and snowmobiles D) pianos and guitars E) ice skates and water skis Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

40) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the two smoothing constants of the Forecast Including Trend (FIT) model? A) One constant is positive, while the other is negative. B) They are called MAD and cumulative error. C) Alpha is always smaller than beta. D) One constant smooths the regression intercept, whereas the other smooths the regression slope. E) Their values are determined independently. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 41) Demand for a certain product is forecast to be 500 units per month, averaged over all 12 months of the year. The product follows a seasonal pattern, for which the May monthly index is 1.2. What is the seasonally-adjusted sales forecast for May? A) 400 units B) 416.67 units C) 500 units D) 600 units E) 683.33 units Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 42) A seasonal index for a monthly series is about to be calculated on the basis of three years' accumulation of data. The three previous September values were 200, 225, and 175. The average demand over all months during the three-year time period was 240. What is the approximate seasonal index for September? A) 0.487 B) 0.684 C) 0.833 D) 1.200 E) cannot be calculated with the information given Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

43) Suppose that the demand in period 1 was 7 units and the demand in period 2 was 9 units. Assume that the forecast for period 1 was for 5 units. If the firm uses exponential smoothing with an alpha value of .20, what should be the forecast for period 3? (Round answers to two decimal places.) A) 9.00 B) 3.72 C) 9.48 D) 5.00 E) 6.12 Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 44) ________ expresses the error as a percent of the actual values. A) MAD B) MSE C) MAPE D) FIT E) The smoothing constant Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 45) If Brandon Edward were working to develop a forecast using a moving averages approach, but he noticed a detectable trend in the historical data, he should: A) use weights to place more emphasis on recent data. B) use weights to minimize the importance of the trend. C) change to an associative multiple regression approach. D) use a simple moving average. E) change to a qualitative approach. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 46) A(n) ________ forecast uses an average of the most recent periods of data to forecast the next period. Answer: moving average (or simple moving average) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 28 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

47) The smoothing constant is a weighting factor used in ________. Answer: exponential smoothing Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 48) A measure of forecast error that does not depend upon the magnitude of the item being forecast is the ________. Answer: mean absolute percent error (or MAPE) Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 49) When one constant is used to smooth the forecast average and a second constant is used to smooth the trend, the forecasting method is ________. Answer: exponential smoothing with trend adjustment or trend-adjusted smoothing or secondorder smoothing or double smoothing Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 50) ________ is a time-series forecasting method that fits a trend line to a series of historical data points and then projects the line into the future for forecasts. Answer: Trend projection Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 51) Simple ________ forecasts only work well if we can assume that market demands will stay fairly steady over time. Answer: moving average Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

52) If a barbershop operator noted that Tuesday's business was typically twice as heavy as Wednesday's, and that Friday's business was typically the busiest of the week, business at the barbershop is subject to ________. Answer: seasonal variations (or seasonality) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 53) ________ are patterns in the data that occur every several years. Answer: Cycles Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 54) ________ is a gradual upward or downward movement of data over time. Answer: Trend Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 55) ________ is a data pattern that repeats itself after a period of days, weeks, months, or quarters. Answer: Seasonality Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 56) ________ are "blips" in the data caused by chance and unusual situations. Answer: Random variations Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 57) The forecasting technique that assumes demand in the next period is equal to demand in the most recent period is the ________ approach. Answer: naive Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

58) The forecasting method that uses an average of the n most recent periods of data to forecast the next period is known as ________. Answer: moving average Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 59) Identify the four components of a time series. Which one of these is rarely forecast? Why is this so? Answer: Trend, seasonality, cycles, and random variation. Since random variations follow no discernible pattern, they cannot be predicted, and thus are not forecast. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 60) Compare seasonal effects and cyclical effects. Answer: A cycle is longer (typically several years) than a season (typically days, weeks, months, or quarters). A cycle has variable duration, while a season has fixed duration and regular repetition. Cycles include a wide variety of factors that cause the economy to go from recession to expansion to recession over a period of years. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 61) Distinguish between a weighted moving average model and an exponential smoothing model. Answer: Exponential smoothing is a weighted moving average model wherein previous values are weighted in a specific manner—in particular, ALL previous values are weighted with a set of weights that decline exponentially. Also, exponential smoothing involves little record keeping of past data. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

62) Describe three popular measures of forecast accuracy. Answer: Measures of forecast accuracy include: (a) MAD (mean absolute deviation) is a sum of the absolute values of individual errors divided by the number of periods of data; (b) MSE (mean squared error) is the average of the squared differences between the forecast and observed values; and (c) MAPE (mean absolute percent error) is the average of the absolute differences between the forecast and actual values, expressed as a percent of actual values. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 63) Give an example, other than a restaurant or other food-service firm, of an organization that experiences an hourly seasonal pattern. (That is, each hour of the day has a pattern that tends to repeat day after day.) Explain. Answer: Answer will vary. However, two non-food examples would be banks and movie theaters. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 64) Explain the role of regression models (time series and otherwise) in forecasting. That is, how is trend projection able to forecast? How is regression used for causal forecasting? Answer: For trend projection, the independent variable is time. The trend projection equation has a slope that is the change in demand per period. To forecast the demand for period x, perform the calculation a + bx. For causal forecasting, the independent variables are predictors of the forecast value or dependent variable. The slope of the regression equation is the change in the Y variable per unit change in the X variable. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 65) Identify two advantages of the moving average forecasting model. Identify two disadvantages of the moving average forecasting model. Answer: Advantages of the model include: it uses simple calculations, it smooths out sudden fluctuations, and it is easy for users to understand. Disadvantages include: increasing the size of n makes the method less sensitive to real changes in demand, they require extensive record keeping of past data, and they do not pick up on trends very well. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

66) What does it mean to "decompose" a time series? Answer: To decompose a time series means to break past data down into components of trend, seasonality, cycles, and random variations, and then to project them forward. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 67) What is the key difference between weighted moving average and simple moving average approaches to forecasting? Answer: Simple moving averages are useful where there is no identifiable trend in the historical data, i.e., demand has been fairly steady over time. If there were an identifiable trend, weighted moving averages would provide a more accurate forecast because higher weights would be put on the more recent data. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 68) Weekly sales of ten-grain bread at the local organic food market are provided in the table below. Based on these data, forecast week 9 using a four-week moving average. Week Sales 1 415 2 389 3 420 4 382 5 410 6 432 7 425 8 421 Answer: (410 + 432 + 425 + 421)/4 = 422 Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

69) Given the following data, calculate the five-year moving averages for years 6 through 10. Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Demand 74 90 59 91 140 98 110 123 99

Answer: Year Demand 5-Year Moving Ave. 1 74 2 90 3 59 4 91 5 140 6 98 90.8 7 110 95.6 8 123 99.6 9 99 112.4 10 114.0 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 70) What is the forecast for May based on a weighted moving average applied to the following past demand data and using the weights: 4, 3, 3 (largest weight is for most recent data)? Nov. 37

Dec. 36

Jan. 40

Feb. 42

Mar. April 47 43

Answer: 3 × 42 + 3 × 47 + 4 × 43 = 126 + 141 + 172 = 439; 439/10 = 43.9 Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

71) Weekly sales of copy paper at Cubicle Suppliers are provided in the table below. Compute a three-period moving average and a four-period moving average for weeks 5, 6, and 7. Compute the MAD for both forecasting methods. Which model is more accurate? Forecast week 8 with the more accurate method. Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Sales (cases) 17 21 26 18 29 17 21

Answer: Week Sales (cases) 1 17 2 21 3 26 4 18 5 29 6 17 7 21 8

3MA

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4MA

|error|

21.67 24.33 21.33 22.33

7.33 7.33 0.33

20.50 23.50 22.50

8.50 6.50 1.50

The MAD for the 3-week moving average is (7.33 + 7.33 + 0.33) / 3 = 5.00. The MAD for the 4week moving average is (8.50 + 6.50 + 1.50) / 3 = 5.50. The three-week moving average is more accurate. The forecast for period 8 with the 3-moving average is 22.33. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

72) The last four weekly values of sales were 80, 100, 105, and 90 units, respectively. The last four forecasts (for the same four weeks) were 60, 80, 95, and 75 units, respectively. Calculate the MAD, MSE, and MAPE for these four weeks. Sales 80 100 105 90

Forecast 60 80 95 75

Error 20 20 10 15

Error squared 400 400 100 225

Pct. error .25 .20 .095 .167

Answer: MAD = 65/4 = 16.25; MSE = 1125/4 = 281.25; MAPE = 0.712/4 = .178 or 17.8% Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 73) A management analyst is using exponential smoothing to predict merchandise returns at an upscale branch of a department store chain. Given an actual number of returns of 154 items in the most recent period completed, a forecast of 172 items for that period, and a smoothing constant of 0.3, what is the forecast for the next period? How would the forecast be changed if the smoothing constant were 0.6? Explain the difference in terms of alpha and responsiveness. Answer: 166.6; 161.2 The larger the smoothing constant in an exponentially smoothed forecast, the more responsive the forecast. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 74) The following trend projection is used to predict quarterly demand: y-hat = 250 - 2.5x, where x = 1 in the first quarter. Seasonal (quarterly) indices are Quarter 1 = 1.5; Quarter 2 = 0.8; Quarter 3 = 1.1; and Quarter 4 = 0.6. What is the seasonally-adjusted forecast for Quarters 5-8? Answer: Quarter Projection Adjusted 5 237.5 356.25 6 235 188 7 232.5 255.75 8 230 138 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

75) Favors Distribution Company purchases small imported trinkets in bulk, packages them, and sells them to retail stores. The managers are conducting an inventory control study of all their items. The following data are for one such item, which is not seasonal. (a) Use a trend projection to estimate the relationship between time and sales (state the equation). (b) Calculate forecasts for the first four months of the next year.

Month Sales

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 51 55 54 57 50 68 66 59 67 69 75 77

Answer: The trend projection equation is y-hat = 47.65 + 2.26x. The next four months are forecast to be 77.03, 79.29, 81.55, and 83.81. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

76) Use exponential smoothing with trend adjustment to forecast deliveries for period 10. Let alpha = 0.4, beta = 0.2, and let the initial trend value be 4 and the initial forecast be 200.

Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Actual Demand 200 212 214 222 236 221 240 244 250 266

Answer: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Actual 200 212 214 222 236 221 240 244 250 266

Forecast 200.00 202.40 208.45 213.16 219.26 228.73 229.00 236.12 242.30 248.55

Trend 4.00 3.68 4.15 4.27 4.63 5.60 4.53 5.05 5.28 5.47

FIT 206.08 212.60 217.43 223.89 234.33 233.53 241.17 247.58 254.02

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

77) A restaurant has tracked the number of meals served at lunch over the last four weeks. The data show little in terms of trends, but do display substantial variation by day of the week. Use the following information to determine the seasonal (daily) indices for this restaurant. Round all numbers in your calculations to four decimal places. Week Day 1 2 3 4 Sunday 40 35 39 43 Monday 54 55 51 59 Tuesday 61 60 65 64 Wednesday 72 77 78 69 Thursday 89 80 81 79 Friday 91 90 99 95 Saturday 80 82 81 83 Answer: Day Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Index 0.5630 0.7853 0.8965 1.0615 1.1798 1.3448 1.1691

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

78) A coffee chain sells temperature-controlled smart mugs at $150 each. The monthly sales of mugs for the last twelve months were: Month January February March April May June July August September October November December

Sales 825 756 808 950 678 875 695 589 690 890 1030 1525

(a) Compute a 3-month moving average demand forecast for each month from June through December. (Round all forecasts to the nearest whole unit.) (b) Compute a 5-month moving average demand forecast for each month from June through December. (Round all forecasts to the nearest whole unit.) (c) Calculate the MSE covering June through December for both methods. (d) Which method is more likely to have a better forecast performance? Answer: (a) and (b) Month Sales 3-Month MA Error2 5-Month MA Error2 January 825 February 756 March 808 April 950 May 678 June 875 812 3,969 803 5,184 July 695 834 19,321 813 13,924 August 589 749 25,600 801 44,944 September 690 720 900 757 4,489 October 890 658 53,824 705 34,225 November 1030 723 94,249 748 79,524 December 1525 870 429,025 779 556,516 2 (c) 3-Month MA MSE = ΣError /7 = 89,555, and 5-Month MA MSE = ΣError2/7 = 105,544. (d) The 3-month moving average is more likely to have a better performance. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

79) Demand for a certain product is forecast to be 8,000 units per month, averaged over all 12 months of the year. The product follows a seasonal pattern, for which the January monthly index is 1.25. What is the seasonally-adjusted sales forecast for January? Answer: 8,000 × 1.25 = 10,000 Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 80) A seasonal index for a monthly series is about to be calculated on the basis of three years' accumulation of data. The three previous July values were 110, 135, and 130. The average over all months is 110. What is the approximate seasonal index for July? Answer: (110 + 135 + 130)/3 = 125; 125/110 = 1.136 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

81) Marie Bain is the production manager at a company that manufactures hot water heaters. Marie needs a demand forecast for the next few years to help decide whether to add new production capacity. The company's sales history (in thousands of units) is shown in the table below. Use exponential smoothing with trend adjustment to forecast demand for period 7. The initial forecast for period 1 was 11 units; the initial estimate of trend was 2. The smoothing constants are α = .3 and β = .5. Period 1 2 3 4 5 6

Actual 12 15 16 16 18 20

Answer: Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Actual 12 15 16 16 18 20

Forecast 11.00 12.70 14.69 16.42 17.57 18.74 20.05

Trend 2.00 1.85 1.92 1.83 1.49 1.33 1.32

FIT 13.00 14.55 16.60 18.25 19.06 20.07 21.37

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.3 Apply the naive, moving-average, exponential smoothing, and trend methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

82) The quarterly sales for specific educational software over the past three years are given in the following table. Compute the four seasonal factors.

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

YEAR 1 1710 960 2720 2430

YEAR 2 1820 910 2840 2200

YEAR 3 1830 1090 2900 2590

Answer: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Grand Average

Avg. Sea. Fact. 1786.67 0.8933 986.67 0.4933 2820.00 1.4100 2406.67 1.2033 2000.00

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

83) The last seven weeks of demand at a new car dealer are shown below. Use a three-period weighted-moving average forecast to determine a forecast for the 8th week using weights of 7, 2, and 1 (where the most recent week receives the highest weight). (Round all forecasts to the nearest whole unit.) Calculate the MAD for this forecast (covering all weeks in which error comparisons can be made). What does the MAD indicate? Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Answer: Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Sales 25 30 27 31 27 24 30 Sales 25 30 27 31 27 24 30

3WMA

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27 30 28 25 29

4 3 4 5

MAD = 16/4 = 4 An MAD of 4 means that the forecasting technique used was typically off by 4 units each period. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 84) A small family-owned restaurant uses a seven-day moving average model to determine manpower requirements. These forecasts need to be seasonalized because each day of the week has its own demand pattern. The seasonal indices for each day of the week are: Monday 0.445; Tuesday 0.791; Wednesday 0.927; Thursday 1.033; Friday 1.422; Saturday 1.478; and Sunday 0.903. Average daily demand based on the most recent moving average is 194 patrons. What is the seasonalized forecast for each day of next week? Answer: The average value multiplied by each day's seasonal index. Monday: 194 × .445 = 86; Tuesday: 194 × .791 = 153; Wednesday: 194 × .927 = 180; Thursday: 194 × 1.033 = 200; Friday: 194 × 1.422 = 276; Saturday: 194 × 1.478 = 287; and Sunday: 194 × .903 = 175. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.5 Develop seasonal indices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

85) The department manager using a combination of methods has forecast sales of toasters at a local department store. Calculate the MAPE for the manager's forecast. Compare the manager's forecast against a naive forecast covering the same time period. Which is better?

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December

Unit Sales 52 61 73 79 66 51 47 44 30 55 74 125

Manager's Forecast

50 55 52 42 60 75

Answer: Month January February March April May June July August September October November December

Abs. % Actual Manager's Error 52 61 73 79 66 51 47 50 6.38% 44 55 25.00% 30 52 73.33% 55 42 23.64% 74 60 18.92% 125 75 40.00%

Abs. % Naive Error

51 47 44 30 55 74

8.51% 6.82% 46.67% 45.45% 25.68% 40.80%

The manager's forecast has a MAPE of 31.21%, while the naive is 28.99%. Therefore, the manager's forecast is slightly worse than the naive method. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.4 Compute three measures of forecast accuracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

Section 6 Associative Forecasting Methods: Regression and Correlation Analysis 1) Linear-regression analysis is a straight-line mathematical model to describe the functional relationships between two dependent variables. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 2) The larger the standard error of the estimate, the more accurate the forecasting model. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 3) In a regression equation where y-hat is demand and x is advertising, a coefficient of determination (R2) of .70 means that 70% of the variance in advertising is explained by demand. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 4) Regression lines graphically depict "cause-and-effect" relationships. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 5) A fundamental distinction between trend projection and linear regression is that: A) trend projection uses least squares while linear regression does not. B) only linear regression can have a negative slope. C) in trend projection the independent variable is time; in linear regression the independent variable need not be time, but can be any variable with explanatory power. D) trend projection can be a function of several variables, while linear regression can only be a function of one variable. E) trend projection uses two smoothing constants, not just one. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 46 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

6) The degree or strength of a relationship between two variables is shown by the: A) alpha. B) mean. C) mean absolute deviation. D) coefficient of correlation. E) cumulative error. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 7) If two variables were perfectly correlated, what would the coefficient of correlation r equal? A) 0 B) -1 C) 1 D) B or C E) none of these Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 8) The owner of Shawn's Ice Cream Shop realizes that more customers buy ice cream as temperatures rise and that more customers enter the store when local sporting events are held. In fact, he uses the following regression equation to estimate monthly demand for his signature Extreme Chocolate Sundae Surprise: Y = 500 + 5X1 + 20X2, where X1 = forecast average temperature difference above (or below) 75 degrees X2 = number of sporting events scheduled at the nearby arena that month If January's expected temperature is 10 degrees and 6 sporting events are scheduled in January, what is Shawn's forecast? A) 295 B) 670 C) 205 D) 570 E) 945 Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 47 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

9) Linear regression is known as a(n) ________ model because it incorporates variables or factors that might influence the quantity being forecast. Answer: associative forecasting Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 10) The ________ measures the strength of the relationship between two variables. Answer: coefficient of correlation Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 11) Distinguish a dependent variable from an independent variable. Answer: The dependent variable is the factor or behavior that we are trying to explain or predict. The independent variables are believed to impact the dependent variable and thus affect its value. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 12) Explain, in your own words, the meaning of the coefficient of determination. Answer: The coefficient of determination measures the amount (percent) of total variation in the data that is explained by the model. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 13) A firm has modeled its experience with industrial accidents and found that the number of accidents per year (y-hat) is related to the number of employees (x) by the regression equation: yhat = 3.3 + 0.049x. The r-squared value is 0.68. The regression is based on 20 annual observations. The firm intends to employ 480 workers next year. How many accidents do you project? How much confidence do you have in that forecast? Answer: y-hat = 3.3 + 0.049(480) = 3.3 + 23.52 = 26.82 accidents. This is not a time series, so next year = year 21 is of no relevance. Confidence comes from the coefficient of determination; the model explains 68% of the variation in number of accidents, which seems respectable. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

14) An innovative restaurateur owns and operates a dozen "Ultimate Low-Carb" restaurants in northern Arkansas. His signature item is a cheese-encrusted beef medallion wrapped in lettuce. Sales (x, in millions of dollars) are related to Profits (y-hat, in hundreds of thousands of dollars) by the regression equation y-hat = 7.21 + 1.76 x. What is your forecast of profit for a store with sales of $10 million? $30 million? Answer: Students must recognize that "sales" is the independent variable and "profits" is dependent; the problem is not a time series. A store with $10 million in sales: 10 × 1.76 = 17.6; 7.21 + 17.6 = 24.81, or $2,481,000 in profit. Similarly, $30 million in sales is estimated to produce a profit of 60.01 or $6,001,000. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 15) Arnold Tofu owns and operates a chain of 12 vegetable protein "hamburger" restaurants in northern Louisiana. Sales figures and advertising expenses for the stores are provided in the table below. Sales are given in millions of dollars; advertising expenses are in tens of thousands of dollars. Calculate a regression line for the data. What is your forecast of sales for a store with advertising spending of $240,000? $300,000? Store 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Advertising Sales 14 6 11 3 15 5 16 5 24 15 28 18 22 17 21 12 26 15 43 20 34 14 9 5

Answer: Students must recognize that "advertising" is the independent variable and "sales" is dependent. Store number is not a variable, and the problem is not a time series. The regression equation is: y-hat = -0.393 + 0.531x (y-hat = sales, x = advertising). A store with $240K in advertising is estimated to produce of 12.351 or $12,351,000 in sales. Similarly, $300K in advertising should yield 15.537 or $15,537,000 in sales. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.6 Conduct a regression and correlation analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

Section 7

Monitoring and Controlling Forecasts

1) If a forecast is consistently greater than (or less than) actual values, the forecast is said to be biased. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 2) Focus forecasting tries a variety of computer models and selects the best one for a particular application. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 3) Positive tracking signals indicate that the forecast is greater than demand. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 4) A good tracking signal has about as much positive error as it has negative error. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 5) A good tracking signal has no positive or negative error. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 6) Sophisticated forecasting models are not always better than simple ones. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

7) The smaller the absolute tracking signal, the better the forecast is performing. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 8) The last four weekly values of sales were 80, 100, 105, and 90 units. The last four forecasts were 60, 80, 95, and 75 units. These forecasts illustrate: A) qualitative methods. B) adaptive smoothing. C) slope. D) bias. E) trend projection. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 9) The tracking signal is the: A) standard error of the estimate. B) absolute deviation of the last period's forecast. C) MAD. D) ratio of cumulative error / MAD. E) MAPE. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 10) Computer monitoring of tracking signals and self-adjustment if a signal passes a preset limit is characteristic of: A) exponential smoothing including trend. B) adaptive smoothing. C) trend projection. D) focus forecasting. E) multiple regression analysis. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

11) ________ forecasting tries a variety of computer models and selects the best one for a particular application. Answer: Focus Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 12) An approach to exponential smoothing in which the smoothing constant is automatically changed to keep errors to a minimum is called ________. Answer: adaptive smoothing Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 13) What is a tracking signal? Explain the connection between adaptive smoothing and tracking signals. Answer: A tracking signal is a measure of how well the forecast actually predicts. The larger the absolute tracking signal, the worse the forecast is performing. Adaptive smoothing sets limits for the tracking signal and makes changes to its forecasting models when the tracking signal goes beyond those limits. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 14) What is focus forecasting? Answer: It is a forecasting method that tries a variety of computer models and selects the one that is best for a particular application. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

15) Jim's department at a local department store has tracked the sales of a product over the last ten weeks. Forecast demand using exponential smoothing with an alpha of 0.3, and an initial forecast of 30.0 for period 1. Calculate the MAD covering periods 2-10. Calculate the tracking signal covering periods 2-10. What do you recommend? Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Answer: Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Demand 24 23 26 36 26 30 32 26 25 28

Forecast 30 28.20 26.64 26.45 29.31 28.32 28.82 29.78 28.64 27.55 Total Average

Error

Absolute

-5.20 5.20 -0.64 0.64 9.55 9.55 -3.31 3.31 1.68 1.68 3.18 3.18 -3.78 3.78 -3.64 3.64 0.45 0.45 -1.72 31.43 -0.19 3.49 Bias MAD The tracking signal RSFE/MAD = -1.72/3.49 = -.493 is low; therefore, keep using the forecasting method. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 4.7 Use a tracking signal AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

Section 8

Forecasting in the Service Sector

1) Many services maintain records of sales noting: A) the day of the week. B) unusual events. C) the weather. D) holiday impacts. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting 2) Taco Bell's custom employee scheduling practices are partly the result of using: A) point-of-sale computers to track food sales in 15-minute intervals. B) focus forecasting. C) a six-day moving average forecasting technique. D) multiple regression. E) mean absolute percentage of error minimization. Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to forecasting

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 5 Design of Goods and Services

Section 1

Goods and Services Selection

1) Nautique Boat Company uses 3D printing to create parts that help model new design features for the production team. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Product strategy may focus on developing a competitive advantage via either differentiation, low cost, or rapid response, but not a combination of these. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) The decline phase of a product life cycle needs to focus on high-volume, innovative production. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) In the growth phase of the product life cycle, product design has begun to stabilize and effective forecasting of capacity requirements is necessary. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) In the maturity stage of the product life cycle, operations managers will be particularly concerned with adding capacity or enhancing existing capacity to accommodate the increase in product demand. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

6) Relatively few new product ideas, perhaps only 1 in 10,000, become successfully marketed products for DuPont. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 7) 3M's goal is to produce 30% of its profit from products introduced in the past 4 years. Answer: TRUE Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) Rubbermaid introduces a new product every day. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 9) Which of these statements regarding Nautique Boats is TRUE? A) Product design is a critical decision for the firm. B) Nautique Boats is a user of computer-aided design (CAD). C) Nautique follows a similar production process for its entire product line. D) Nautique's use of CAD contributes to the reduction of product development time and cost. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 10) Nautique Boats: A) uses a job shop on their production floor. B) has replaced all human labor with robots. C) treats the product design at the heart of their corporate strategy. D) gets its competitive advantage by being the low-cost producer of boats designed by others. E) designs several new boats each year, but contracts other firms for their manufacture. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

11) The three major elements of the product decision are: A) selection, definition, and design. B) goods, services, and hybrids. C) strategy, tactics, and operations. D) cost, differentiation, and speed of response. E) legislative, judicial, and executive. Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 12) In which stage of the product life cycle should product strategy focus on process modifications as the product is being "fine-tuned" for the market? A) introduction B) growth C) maturity D) decline E) incubation Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 13) A product's life cycle is divided into four stages, which are: A) introduction, growth, saturation, and maturity. B) introduction, growth, stability, and decline. C) introduction, maturity, saturation, and decline. D) introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. E) incubation, growth, maturity, and decline. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

14) When should product strategy focus on forecasting capacity requirements? A) at the introduction stage of the product life cycle B) at the growth stage of the product life cycle C) at the maturity stage of the product life cycle D) at the decline stage of the product life cycle E) at the saturation stage of the product life cycle Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 15) The analysis tool that lists products in descending order of their individual dollar contribution to the firm is: A) decision tree analysis. B) Pareto analysis. C) breakeven analysis. D) product-by-value analysis. E) product life cycle analysis. Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 16) At which stage of the product life cycle is product strategy likely to focus on improved cost control? A) introduction B) growth C) maturity D) saturation E) inflation Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

17) ________ is used to rank a company's products to determine which products represent the best use of the firm's resources, or, perhaps, to determine which products are to be eliminated. A) Value analysis B) Value engineering C) Financial analysis D) Product-by-value analysis E) Product cost justification Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 18) What percentage of sales from new products is indicative of industry leaders? A) 50% B) 7.5% C) 10 to 15% D) above 75% E) 20 to 25% Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 19) Nautique Boats's use of ________ has reduced product development time and cost. Answer: CAD or Computer-aided Design Diff: 2 AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 20) In the ________ phase of the product life cycle, high-volume, innovative production may be appropriate. Answer: maturity Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 21) ________ lists products in descending order of the individual dollar contribution to the firm. Answer: Product-by-value analysis Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

22) In the ________ phase of the product life cycle, adding capacity or enhancing existing capacity may be necessary. Answer: growth Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 23) What is the objective of the product decision? Answer: To develop and implement a product strategy that meets the demands of the marketplace with a competitive advantage. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 24) What is a product-by-value analysis, and what type of decisions does it help managers make? Answer: A product-by-value analysis lists products in descending order of their individual dollar contribution to the firm, as well as the total annual dollar contribution of the product. It helps managers evaluate possible strategies for each product. The report may also tell management which product offerings should be eliminated and which fail to justify further investment in research and development or capital equipment. The product-by-value report focuses management's attention on the strategic direction for each product. Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 25) "With respect to the product decision, managers must be able to accept risk and tolerate failure." Comment on why this is a necessary hazard in making new product decisions, given all the powerful tools and carefully built systems that support that decision. Answer: The vast majority of new product ideas do not become marketable products, and most marketable products are failures. Perhaps hundreds of designs accompany each success. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 26) Is it possible for a product's life cycle stage to affect its product strategy? In particular, describe how one product in growth and another in maturity might have different product strategies. Answer: There is no reason for the strategy to be static through the life cycle stages. Organizations often treat new products differently than older ones, in terms of support for changes, aggressiveness in pursuit of market, etc. In particular, growth is associated with stabilization of design, and with ensuring that sufficient capacity exists. Maturity is a time for high-volume operations and cost control. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.1 Define product life cycle AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 6 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

Section 2

Generating New Products

1) Social and demographic change may appear in factors related to economic cycles. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Technological change directly brings about new trade agreements and tariffs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) Economic progress brings increasing levels of affluence in the long run but economic cycles and price changes in the short run. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) Operations managers must be able to anticipate changes in which of the following? A) product mix B) product opportunities C) the products themselves D) product volume E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) Which of the following would likely cause a change in market opportunities based upon levels of income and wealth? A) economic change B) sociological and demographic change C) technological change D) political change E) legal change Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

6) Which of the following represents an opportunity for generating a new product? A) understanding the customer B) demographic change, such as decreasing family size C) changes in professional standards D) economic change, such as rising household incomes E) All of these are such opportunities. Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 7) ________ brings about new trade agreements and tariffs, and government requirements. Answer: Political and legal change Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) ________ brings increasing level of affluence in the long run but economic cycles and price changes in the short run. Answer: Economic change Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 9) ________ may appear in factors such as decreasing family size. Answer: Sociological and demographic change Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 10) Identify factors that influence new product opportunities. Answer: Understanding the customer, economic change, sociological and demographic change, technological change, political/legal change, and other changes brought about through market practice, professional standards, suppliers, and distributors. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 11) Provide some examples of recent product changes, i.e. new products that are replacing older ones. Answer: Answers will vary. The list in the text includes: TV to Smart TV, radio to satellite radio, coffee shops to Starbucks lifestyle coffee, traveling circuses to Cirque du Soleil, land lines to cell phones, cell phone to iPhone, Walkman to Spotify, and mops to iRobots. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

12) Aggressive new product development requires that organizations build structures internally that contain what features? Answer: They should have open communication with customers, innovative product development cultures, aggressive R&D, strong leadership, formal incentives, and training. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 3

Product Development

1) Quality function deployment refers to both (1) determining what will satisfy the customer and (2) and matching the customer requirements to the deployment of manufacturing capacity resources. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Quality function deployment is used mainly in the after-sales stage to build customer loyalty. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) House of quality is the name given home to the quality department in an organization. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) Quality function deployment provides an analytical tool that structures design features and technical issues, as well as providing importance rankings and competitor comparison. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) A common Japanese approach for organizing for product development is the creation of product development teams. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

6) Concurrent engineering brings product, process, and quality engineers, as well as suppliers and marketing personnel together for speedier product development. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 7) Which of the following is TRUE regarding value engineering? A) Value engineering occurs only after the product is selected and designed. B) Value engineering creates fragile design. C) Value engineering is oriented toward improvement of design. D) Value engineering occurs during production when it is clear the product is a success. E) Value engineering can save substantial amounts of product cost, but quality suffers. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) Reducing the complexity of a product and improving a product's maintainability are activities of: A) product lifecycle management (PLM). B) product-by-value analysis. C) manufacturability and value engineering. D) organizing for product development. E) design for destruction (DFD). Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 9) Quality function deployment (QFD): A) determines what will satisfy the customer. B) translates customer desires into the target design. C) is used early in the design process. D) is used to determine where to deploy quality efforts. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

10) A graphic technique for defining the relationship between customer desires and product (or service) is: A) product lifecycle management. B) the house of quality. C) the moment of truth. D) the assembly drawing. E) modular design. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 11) A result of concurrent engineering in product design is: A) speedier product development. B) lower quality. C) less customer demand. D) higher costs. E) all of these. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 12) The Japanese method of organizing for product design features: A) teams. B) product managers (champions). C) distinct departments with assigned tasks. D) a single organization without subdivision or individual teams. E) none of these. Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

13) Manufacturability and value engineering has which of the following benefits? I. Reduced complexity of the product II. Reduction of environmental impact III. Additional standardization of components IV. Robust design V. Improved job design and safety A) I, III, V B) II, IV C) I, III, IV D) IV E) I, II, III, IV, V Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 14) ________ is a process for determining customer requirements and translating them into attributes that each functional area can understand and act upon. Answer: Quality function deployment or QFD Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 15) The ________ is a part of the quality function deployment process that utilizes a planning matrix to relate customer "wants" to "how" the firm is going to meet those "wants." Answer: house of quality Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 16) ________ is an approach to speedier product development that brings product, process, and quality engineers, as well as suppliers and marketing personnel together. Answer: Concurrent engineering. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

17) Identify the benefits associated with manufacturability and value engineering. Answer: Benefits include immediate cost reduction, reduced product complexity, additional standardization of components, improvement of functional aspects of the product, improved job design and job safety, improved maintainability (serviceability) of the product, and robust design. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 18) What is quality function deployment (QFD)? Answer: QFD refers to both (1) determining what will satisfy the customer and (2) translating those customer desires into the target design. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 19) Identify the 7 steps involved in building the house of quality. Answer: (1) Identify customer wants. (2) Identify how the good/service will satisfy customer wants. (3) Relate customer wants to product hows. (4) Identify relationships between the firm's hows. (5) Develop importance ratings. (6) Evaluate competing products. (7) Determine the desirable technical attributes, your performance, and the competitor's performance against these attributes. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.3 Build a house of quality AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 4

Issues for Product Design

1) Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) refers to the use of specialized computer programs to direct and control manufacturing equipment. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Robust design ensures that small variations in production or assembly do not adversely affect the product. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) software allows designers to look at the effect of design on manufacturing of the product. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) Standard for the exchange of product data (STEP) provides a format allowing the electronic transmission of four-dimensional data. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) Which of the following is TRUE regarding computer-aided design? A) It is too expensive to use in most manufacturing and design settings. B) It is an obsolete technology. C) It results in longer development cycles for virtually all products. D) It is the use of computers to interactively design products and prepare engineering documentation. E) It is the use of information technology to control machinery. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 15 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

6) Which of the following is TRUE concerning advantages of CAD? A) It provides accurate information flows to other departments. B) Most product costs are determined at the design stage. C) Design options are easier to review before final commitments are made. D) Virtually all products have their development cycle shortened. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 7) What is the use of information technology to control machinery? A) CAM B) CAD C) QFD D) DFMA E) STEP Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) Bridget's Hamburger Stand uses only 7 ingredients but offers 15 different burgers. This process is known as: A) Robust design. B) QFD. C) Modular design. D) CAD. E) Value analysis. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

9) Value analysis takes place: A) when the product is selected and designed. B) during the initial stages of production when something needs to be done to assure product success. C) when the product is first conceived. D) during the production process when it is clear that the new product is a success. E) when the product cost is very low. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 10) What technology "builds" products by adding material layer upon layer? A) CAM B) STEP C) additive manufacturing D) replicator E) virtual reality Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 11) Additive manufacturing (3-D printing) is an extension of: A) modular design. B) quality function deployment. C) robust design. D) concurrent engineering. E) computer-aided design. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

12) 3-D printing has proven to be particularly advantageous for: A) prototypes, spares, and difficult-to-replace parts. B) modular design. C) quality function deployment. D) robust design. E) computer-aided design. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 13) ________ provides a format allowing the electronic transmittal of three-dimensional data. Answer: Standard for the exchange of product data or STEP Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 14) The use of information technology to control machinery is called ________. Answer: computer-aided manufacturing or CAM Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 15) If a design can be produced to requirements even when the production process has unfavorable conditions, the design is said to be ________. Answer: robust Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 16) Products or services designed in easily segmented components are known as ________ designs. Answer: modular Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

17) ________ reviews successful products for improvement during the production process. Answer: Value analysis Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 18) ________ is software that allows designers to look at the effect of design on manufacturing of the product. Answer: Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 19) The interactive use of a computer to develop and document a product is called ________. Answer: computer-aided design or CAD Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 20) Identify at least three general benefits derived from CAD. Answer: Faster development, better products, and accurate flow of information to other departments. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 21) Explain the difference between value analysis and value engineering. Answer: Value engineering is concerned with reducing cost and improving function in a preproduction setting, while value analysis, with similar aims, takes place during production, when the product has shown that it will succeed. Techniques are similar. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

22) Discuss the advisability of using modular assemblies in manufacturing. (What are the advantages and disadvantages?) To what extent can these arguments be applied to service products? Answer: Modules are easily segmented components. They add flexibility to production and marketing. They allow mix-and-match of components (customization at point of customer contact). Use of modules usually means fewer parts, less design and tooling expense. Disadvantages include using a module in a product for which a more specific component would have been better. It also may be possible that a module is more expensive than a product-specific version would be because it has to function properly for multiple products. Modules do exist in services, as in fast-food meals built to customer specification. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 5

Product Development Continuum

1) Rapidly developing products and moving them to the market is part of time-based competition. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) The enhancement of existing products is an external product development strategy. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) The use of joint ventures is an internal product development strategy. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) The risk of product development is shared in an external product development strategy approach. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) A rapid speed of product development can be achieved using an internal product development strategy compared to an external product development strategy approach. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

6) Boeing's 737 airplane and Hewlett-Packard's printer business are examples of using enhancements and migrations of existing products to build on a: A) product template. B) product pulpit. C) product platform. D) product dais. E) product foundation. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge; Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 7) Which of the following is an example of an external product development strategy? A) new internally developed products B) enhancements to existing products C) alliances D) migrations of existing products E) All of these are examples of internal product development strategy. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) Which of the following product development strategies has the highest product development risk? A) acquiring the developer B) alliances C) joint ventures D) new internally developed products E) purchasing technology Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

9) Which of the following product development strategies has the rapidest product development speed? A) acquiring the developer B) alliances C) joint ventures D) new internally developed products E) purchasing technology Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 10) Rapidly developing products and moving them to the market is referred to as ________. Answer: time-based competition Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 11) Boeing's 737 airplane and Hewlett-Packard's printer business are examples of using enhancements and migrations of existing products to build on a(n) ________. Answer: product platform Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 12) ________ are cooperative agreements that allow firms to remain independent, but pursue strategies consistent with their individual missions. Answer: Alliances Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 13) What is time-based competition? Answer: Time-based competition is competition that is based on time. It involves rapid development of products and moving them to market. Often, the first company into production may have its product adopted as the "standard." Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

14) Identify the external product development strategies; describe each in a sentence or two. Answer: The external product development strategies include alliances, joint ventures, and purchase of technology or expertise by acquiring the developer. Alliances are cooperative agreements that allow firms to remain independent, but use complementing strengths to pursue strategies consistent with their individual missions. Joint ventures are combined ownership to pursue new products or markets. Purchasing technology or expertise is usually accomplished by acquiring entrepreneurial firms that have already developed the technology that fits the mission. The issue then becomes fitting the purchased organization, its technology, and its product line into the buying firm, rather than a product development issue. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.4 Explain how time-based competition is implemented by OM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 6

Defining a Product

1) The "make-or-buy" decision distinguishes between what an organization chooses to produce and what it chooses to purchase from suppliers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Group technology enables the grouping of parts into families based on similar processing requirements. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) An engineering drawing shows a list of hierarchy of components, their description, and quantity required of each to make one unit of a product. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) Group technology distinguishes between what the firm wants to produce and what it wants to purchase. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) An engineering drawing shows the: A) dimensions, tolerances, materials, and finishes of a component. B) dimensions, tolerances, cost, and sales or use volume of a component. C) materials, finishes, machining operations, and dimensions of a component. D) cost, materials, tolerances, and lead-time for a component. E) cost, dimensions, and machining operations for a component. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

6) The dimensions, tolerances, materials, and finishes of a component are typically shown on a(n): A) assembly chart. B) engineering drawing. C) bill of material. D) assembly drawing. E) route sheet. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 7) What identifies components by a coding scheme that specifies size, shape, and the type of processing (such as size)? A) engineering drawing B) group technology C) bill of material D) assembly drawing E) assembly chart Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) Which of the following typically shows the hierarchy of components, their description, and the quantity of each required to make one unit of a product? A) an engineering drawing B) an assembly drawing C) a bill of material D) an assembly chart E) a route sheet Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

9) The hierarchy of components, their description, and the quantity of each required to make one unit of a product are documented on: A) a group technology listing. B) a route sheet. C) a bill of material. D) an engineering drawing. E) a work order. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 10) Group technology requires that: A) each component be identified by a coding scheme that specifies size, shape, and the type of processing. B) a specific series of engineering drawings be prepared. C) all bills of material be prepared using the same format. D) engineering change notices be linked to each of the bills of material and engineering notices. E) the final products be standardized. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 11) An operations manager has carefully examined the 1500 parts produced in his factory and classified them into 30 families with geometric similarities using codes that contain design attributes. This is an example of: A) bill of material. B) group technology. C) engineering drawing D) life cycle assessment. E) assembly chart. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

12) A drawing that shows the dimensions, tolerances, materials, and finishes of a component is a(n) ________. Answer: engineering drawing Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 13) A listing of the hierarchy of components, their description, and the quantity of each required to make one unit of product is the ________. Answer: bill of material Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 14) The choice between producing a component or a service and purchasing it from an outside source is known as the ________. Answer: make-or-buy decision Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.5 Describe how goods and services are defined by OM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 7

Documents for Production

1) A work order is a list of the hierarchy of components, their description, and the quantity of each required to make one unit of the product. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) A route sheet lists the operations necessary to produce the component. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) An assembly drawing shows an exploded view of the product, usually a three-dimensional or isometric drawing. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) An engineering change notice is issued during a production shift when a process industrial engineer is reassigned and replaced by another. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) All Boeing 777s are built exactly alike. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

6) Which of the following shows in schematic form how a product is assembled? A) an engineering drawing B) an assembly routing C) an assembly chart D) a route sheet E) a process sheet Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 7) A route sheet provides a(n): A) exploded view of the product. B) instruction to make a given quantity of a particular item. C) schematic showing how the product is assembled. D) sequence of operations necessary to produce the component. E) set of detailed instructions about how to perform a task. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) An assembly drawing: A) shows, in schematic form, how the product is assembled. B) shows an exploded view of the product. C) lists the operations, including assembly and inspection, necessary to produce the component with the material specified in the bill of material. D) provides detailed instructions on how to perform a given task. E) describes the dimensions and finish of each component. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

9) An assembly chart: A) shows graphically how the product is assembled. B) shows an exploded view of the product. C) lists the operations, including assembly and inspection, necessary to produce the component with the material specified in the bill of material. D) provides detailed instructions on how to perform a given task. E) describes the dimensions and finish of each component. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 10) A process sheet is a type of: A) assembly drawing. B) assembly chart. C) route sheet. D) work order. E) bill of material. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 11) Which of the following documents lists the operations necessary to produce the component with the material specified in the bill of material? A) an engineering drawing B) an assembly drawing C) a route sheet D) an assembly chart E) an operations chart Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

12) A restaurant kitchen contains a wall poster that shows, for each sandwich on the menu, a sketch of the ingredients and how they are arranged to make the sandwich. This is an example of a(n): A) assembly drawing. B) route sheet. C) bill of material. D) work order. E) assembly chart. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 13) A document for production that gives the instruction to make a given quantity of a particular item, usually to a given schedule, is a(n): A) work order. B) route sheet. C) bill of information. D) assembly chart. E) value analysis. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 14) An exploded view of the product is a(n) ________. Answer: assembly drawing Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 15) When route sheets include specific methods of operation and labor standards, they are often known as ________. Answer: process sheets Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

16) ________ are a correction or modification of an engineering drawing or a bill of material. Answer: Engineering change notices or ECNs Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 17) ________ is a graphic means of identifying how components flow into subassemblies and final products. Answer: Assembly chart Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 18) ________ is a listing of the operations necessary to produce a component with the material specified in the bill of materials. Answer: Route sheet Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 19) ________ is an instruction to make a given quantity of a particular item. Answer: Work order Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 20) How does configuration management manifest itself when you ask for service on your automobile? Answer: Configuration management is used by every automobile manufacturer to track all of the changes between and during a model year. To be specific about the part that is needed, the VIN (vehicle identification number) is often used. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

21) Briefly explain how product life-cycle management (PLM) impacts product design. Answer: PLM is an umbrella of software programs that attempts to bring together many phases of product design and manufacture. PLM products often start with product design (CAD/CAM); move on to design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA); and then into product routing, materials, layout, assembly, maintenance and even environmental issues. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.6 Describe the documents needed for production AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 8

Service Design

1) The customer rarely participates in the design of, and in the delivery of, services. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) The moment-of-truth is the crucial moment between the service provider and the customer that exemplifies, enhances, or detracts from the customer's expectations. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) To increase service efficiency, the product should be designed so that customization is allowed as late in the process as possible. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) Stock portfolios and college curricula are examples of modularization in service design. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) Which of the following is NOT a service design technique used to increase service efficiency? A) increase customer interaction B) delay customization C) automation D) modularization E) limit the options Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

6) Which of the following is a service design technique used to increase service efficiency? A) expand the options B) early customization C) modularize D) all of these E) none of these Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 7) The ________ is the crucial moment between the service provider and the customer that exemplifies, enhances, or detracts from the customer's expectations. Answer: moment of truth Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) A telemarketing service has the product design communicated to production personnel in the form of a ________. Answer: telephone script Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 9) Identify the methods of service design that can increase service efficiency and limit customer interaction. Answer: Limit the options, delay customization, modularization, automation, and focusing design on the moment of truth. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.2 Describe a product development system AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 9

Application of Decision Trees to Product Design

1) The expected value of each course of action in a decision tree is determined by starting toward the end of the tree (the right-hand side) and working toward the beginning of the tree (the lefthand side). Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) The role of decision trees in product design is to: A) rank products in descending order of their dollar contribution to the firm. B) better understand the customers' wants. C) calculate the expected value of each course of action. D) calculate the value of quality function deployment. E) calculate the value of the moment of truth. Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) Payoffs, alternatives, and expected monetary values are terms associated with: A) virtual reality. B) product life-cycle management. C) quality function deployment. D) decision trees. E) make-or-buy analysis. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

4) A company looking for venture capitalist funding is deciding on the design of its operating system (OS) for its new phone. The first option is to simply buy the OS from another company. This would result in sales of either 18,000 units if the market is not crowded with similar phones, or sales of only 5,000 units if the market is crowded. If the company decides to design its own OS, the phone would have sales of 50,000 units if the OS was popular, but sales of only 1,500 if the OS was a failure. If the probability that the market is crowded is 30% and the probability that the OS is popular is 60%, what is the EMV of the buying option? What is the EMV if the company chooses to design its own OS? A) 1,500; 900 B) 8,400; 15,900 C) 14,100; 30,600 D) 40,400; 3,600 E) 12,600; 15,000 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) A company is deciding if it should design a product in-house or outsource the design. If outsourced, the cost for a low bidder would be $38,000, and the cost for an expensive bidder would be $100,000. To design in-house would require overtime for an already stretched design team with total costs of 477,000. If all three designs (in-house, low bid, high bid) are equal in quality and the likelihood of finding a low bidder is 44% (meaning that 56% of the time the firm will have to hire the expensive bidder), what is the EMV for the outsource option? What is the EMV for the in-house option? A) $72,720; $77,000 B) $65,280; $33,880 C) $22,720; $77,000 D) $59,840; $33,880 E) None of these is correct. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 6) In analyzing product design decisions, decision trees determine the ________ of each course of action. Answer: expected monetary value or EMV Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

7) JDI, Inc. is trying to decide whether to make or buy a part (#J-45FPT). Purchasing the part would cost $1.30 each. If they design and produce it themselves, it will result in a per unit cost of $0.82. However, the design investment would be $40,000. Further, they realize that for this type of part, there is a 25% chance that the part will need to be redesigned at an additional cost of $50,000. Regardless of whether they make or buy the part, JDI will need 80,000 of these parts. Using decision trees analysis and EMV, what should JDI do? Show the decision tree. Answer: Since the expected values represent costs, JDI should select the lowest expected value, and buy the part. Its expected monetary value (cost) is $104,000 versus $118,100 for the make decision.

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

8) Tri-products is trying to decide whether to make or buy an accessory item for one of their products. It is projected that this item will sell for $10 each. If the item is outsourced, there is virtually no cost other than the $6 per unit that they would pay their supplier. Internally, they have two choices. Process A requires an investment of $120,000 for design and equipment, but it results in a $4 per unit cost. Process B requires only a $100,000 investment, but its per unit cost is $5. Regardless of whether the item is subcontracted or produced internally, there is a 50% chance that they will sell 50,000 units, and a 50% chance that they will sell 100,000 units. Draw the decision tree appropriate to the alternatives and outcomes stated. Using the decision tree and EMV, what is their best choice? Answer: Process A promises the highest profit with an EMV of $330,000.

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

9) A company manufactures specialty pollution-sensing devices for the offshore oil industry. One particular device has reached maturity, and the company is considering whether to replace it with a newer model. Technologies have not changed dramatically, so the new device would have similar functionality to the existing one, but would be smaller and lighter in weight. The firm's three choices are: (1) keep the old model, (2) design a replacement device with internal resources, (3) and purchase a new design from a firm that is one of its suppliers. The market for these devices will be either "receptive" or "neutral" of the replacement model. The financial estimates are as follows: Keeping the old design will yield a profit of $6 million. Designing the replacement internally will yield $10 million if the market is "receptive," but a $3 million loss if the market is "neutral." Acquiring the new design from the supplier will profit $4 million under "receptive," $1 million under "neutral." The company feels that the market has a 70 percent chance of being "receptive" and a 30 percent chance of being "neutral." Draw the appropriate decision tree. Calculate expected value for all courses of action. What action yields the highest expected value? Answer:

The three expected monetary values are: Develop replacement internally: $10,000,000 × .7 - $3,000,000 × .3 = $6.1 million Purchase new design: $4,000,000 × .7 + $1,000,000 × .3 = $3.1 million Stay with current design: $6 million The company should choose the highest value and develop a replacement product design with internal resources. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

10) A swim club is designing a new pool to replace its old pool. The new pool would need to last for 10 years since the club is planning on relocating after 10 years. A concrete shell would cost $85,000 and last for all 10 years. Another option is to install a vinyl liner that would cost only $70,000 to install. However, the vinyl is not guaranteed to last for all 10 years, and it has a 40% chance of breaking down. Repair of the vinyl would cost $40,000 and would extend the life of the vinyl liner to the 10-year mark. If both options are acceptable to the swim club, which one minimizes cost? Answer:

EMV of vinyl is 0.60(70,000) + 0.40(75) = $86,000 EMV of concrete is $85,000 The club should install the concrete option to minimize cost. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

11) A company producing apps for a social networking site is deciding which path to pursue. The first is to create an app that has universal appeal but faces a crowded market. This app, A, would have sales of 200,000 copies at $1.99 each under ideal conditions, but under rough conditions would have sales of only 90,000 copies at $0.99 each. The other app, B, would have sales of 300,000 units at $1.49 each under ideal conditions, but sales would be reduced to 40,000 units at $0.49 each under rough conditions. If ideal and rough conditions occur with the same frequency, which app should the company produce? Note: both apps cost the same amount to develop. Answer:

EMV of App A is .5(398,000) + .5(89,100) = $243,550 EMV of App B is .5(447,000) + .5(19,600) = $233,300 The company should pursue App A to maximize expected revenue. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

12) A company is deciding if it should design an advertising system for use on Twitter©. The first option is to skip out on designing, with no net costs or gains. The second option is System A, which would result in additional sales of either $50,000 under good conditions or $10,000 under bad conditions. The final choice is System B, which would increase sales by $20,000 under both good and bad conditions. Suppose that good conditions are twice as likely as bad conditions. Which option should the company pursue if developing a system costs $25,000? Answer:

EMV of System A is 2/3(25000) + (-15,000)/3 = $11,666.67 EMV of System B is - $5,000 EMV of nothing is $0. Thus, the company should develop system A. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

13) A company looking for venture capitalist funding is deciding on the design of its operating system (OS) for its new phone. The first option is to simply buy the OS from another company. This would result in sales of either 10,000 units if the market is not crowded with similar phones, or sales of only 3,000 units if the market is crowded. If the company decides to design its own OS, the phone would have sales of 70,000 units if the OS was popular, but sales of only 2,000 if the OS was a failure. Suppose that to recoup the cost of designing their own OS the company would need to sell twice as many phones as when they simply buy the OS for the profit from the scenarios to be equal. Which option should the company choose if the probability that the market is crowded is 50% and the probability that the OS is popular is 75%? Answer:

EMV of buy OS is .5(3000) + .5(10000) = 6500 units EMV of design OS is .75(70000) + .25(2000) = 53,000 units However, the firm needs to sell twice as many designed OS phones as bought OS phones for equal profit, so that means 6500 bought OS phones are worth 13,000 designed OS phones. Since 13,000 is less than the 53,000 expected sales from the designed OS, the company should design their own OS. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

14) A company is deciding if it should design a product in-house or outsource the design. If outsourced, the cost for a low bidder would be $40,000, and the cost for an expensive bidder would be $100,000. To design in-house would require overtime for an already stretched design team with total costs of $70,000. If all three designs (in-house, low bid, high bid) are equal in quality and the likelihood of finding a low bidder is 60% (meaning that 40% of the time the firm will have to hire the expensive bidder), should the company outsource design or do it in-house? Answer:

EMV of outsource is .4(100,000) + .6(40,000) = $64,000 EMV of in-house is $70,000 Thus, to minimize costs the firm should outsource the design. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 5.7 Apply decision trees to product issues AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 10

Transition to Production

1) Transition to production refers to the act of moving a product to production from what? A) inventory B) the supplier C) the market D) development E) the wholesaler Answer: D Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Identify the three approaches companies use to ensure a successful transition from development to production. Answer: Some companies appoint a project manager; others use product development teams. A third approach is integration of the product development and manufacturing organizations, which allows for easy shifting of resources between the two organizations as needs change. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 6 Managing Quality

Section 1

Quality and Strategy

1) Managers at Arnold Palmer Hospital take quality so seriously that the hospital typically is a national leader in several quality areas–so that continuous improvement is no longer necessary. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 2) An improvement in quality will lead to reduced costs due to productivity gains. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 3) Improved quality can increase profitability via improved response. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 4) Which of the following statements regarding Arnold Palmer Hospital is FALSE? A) The hospital uses a wide range of quality management techniques. B) The culture of quality at the hospital includes employees at all levels. C) The hospital scores very highly in national studies of patient satisfaction. D) The hospital's high quality is measured by low readmission rates, not patient satisfaction. E) Supplies are delivered to Arnold Palmer on a just-in-time (JIT) basis. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

5) Arnold Palmer Hospital uses which of the following quality management techniques? A) Pareto charts B) flowcharts C) benchmarking D) just-in-time E) The hospital uses all of these techniques. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 6) One study found that companies with the highest levels of quality are how many times more productive than their competitors with the lowest quality levels? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 E) None of the above because quality has no impact on productivity (units/labor hr.). Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 7) A successful quality strategy features which of the following elements? A) an organizational culture that fosters quality B) an understanding of the principles of quality C) engaging employees in the necessary activities to implement quality D) A and C E) A, B, and C Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

8) Quality can improve profitability by reducing costs. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of reduced costs by quality improvements? A) flexible pricing B) increased productivity C) lower rework and scrap costs D) lower warranty costs E) All of these are aspects of reduced costs by quality improvements. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 9) Arnold Palmer Hospital uses ________ to seek new ways to reduce readmission rates. Answer: continuous improvement Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 10) Improved quality can lead to sales gains via ________, ________ and ________. Answer: improved response; flexible pricing; improved reputation Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 11) Improved quality can lead to reduced costs via ________, ________ and ________. Answer: increased productivity; lower rework and scrap costs; lower warranty costs Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

Section 2

Defining Quality

1) The definition of quality adopted by The American Society for Quality takes into consideration both the characteristic of a product as well as service. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 2) Conforming to standards is the focus of the manufacturing-based definition of quality. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 3) W. Edwards Deming was a pioneer in teaching the Japanese how to improve quality. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 4) Philip B. Crosby is credited with both of these quality catch-phrases: "quality is free" and "zero defects." Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 5) Deming's writings on quality tend to focus on the customer and on fitness for use, unlike Juran's work that is oriented toward meeting specifications. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

6) "Making it right the first time" is the focus of the user-based definition of quality. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 7) "Quality lies in the eyes of the beholder" is: A) an unrealistic definition of quality. B) a user-based definition of quality. C) a manufacturing-based definition of quality. D) a product-based definition of quality. E) the definition of quality proposed by the American Society for Quality. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 8) Viewing quality as a precise and measurable variable is: A) an unrealistic definition of quality. B) a user-based definition of quality. C) a manufacturing-based definition of quality. D) a product-based definition of quality. E) the definition of quality proposed by the American Society for Quality. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 9) Three broad categories of definitions of quality are: A) product quality, service quality, and organizational quality. B) user based, manufacturing based, and product based. C) internal, external, and prevention. D) low-cost, response, and differentiation. E) Pareto, Shewhart, and Deming. Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 5 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

10) According to the manufacturing-based definition of quality: A) quality is the degree of excellence at an acceptable price and the control of variability at an acceptable cost. B) quality depends on how well the product fits patterns of consumer preferences. C) even though quality cannot be defined, you know what it is. D) quality is the degree to which a specific product conforms to standards. E) quality lies in the eyes of the beholder. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 11) Costs associated with reducing the potential for defective parts or service are: A) prevention costs. B) appraisal costs. C) internal failure costs. D) external failure costs. E) None of these; they are all major categories of costs associated with quality. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 12) Costs related to evaluating products, process, parts, and services are: A) prevention costs. B) appraisal costs. C) internal failure costs. D) external failure costs. E) None of these; they are all major categories of costs associated with quality. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

13) Which of the four major categories of quality costs is particularly hard to quantify? A) prevention costs B) appraisal costs C) internal failure costs D) external failure costs E) None is hard to quantify. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 14) GE's recall of 3.1 million dishwashers cost the company more in repairs than the value of the actual dishwashers. This is an example of which quality principle? A) PDCA B) internal failure costs C) appraisal costs D) cost of poor quality is underestimated E) prevention costs Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 15) Which of the following statements is NOT true? A) Self-promotion is not a substitute for quality products. B) Inferior products harm a firm's profitability and a nation's balance of payments. C) Product liability transfers from the manufacturer to the retailer once the retailer accepts delivery of the product. D) Quality–be it good or bad–will show up in perceptions about a firm's new products, employment practices, and supplier relations. E) Legislation such as the Consumer Product Safety Act sets and enforces product standards by banning products that do not reach those standards. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

16) "The employee cannot produce products that on average exceed the quality of what the process is capable of producing" expresses a basic philosophy in the writings of: A) Vilfredo Pareto. B) Armand Feigenbaum. C) Joseph M. Juran. D) W. Edwards Deming. E) Philip B. Crosby. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 17) "Quality Is Free," meaning that the costs of poor quality have been understated, is the work of: A) W. Edwards Deming. B) Joseph M. Juran. C) Philip B. Crosby. D) Crosby, Stills, and Nash. E) Armand Feigenbaum. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 18) Stakeholders who are affected by the production and marketing of poor quality products include: A) stockholders and employees. B) suppliers and creditors. C) customers and distributors. D) all of these. E) none of these. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

19) Regarding the quality of design, production, and distribution of products, an ethical requirement for management is to: A) determine whether any of the organization's stakeholders are being wronged by poor quality products. B) gain ISO 9000 certification for the organization. C) obtain a product safety certificate from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. D) have the organization's legal staff write disclaimers in the product instruction booklets. E) compare the cost of product liability to the external failure cost. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 20) To become ISO 9000 certified, organizations must: A) document quality procedures. B) have an onsite assessment. C) have an ongoing series of audits of their products or service. D) all of these. E) none of these. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.2 Describe the ISO international quality standards AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 21) What is a set of quality standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization? A) Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award B) Deming Prize C) Six Sigma D) IOS 2009 E) ISO 9000 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.2 Describe the ISO international quality standards AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

22) Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) Juran coined the term zero defects. B) Feigenbaum's work in how people learn from each other's successes led to the field of crossfunctional teamwork. C) Crosby defined quality as fitness for use. D) Juran wrote the 14 points for implementing quality improvement. E) Deming laid out 40 steps to quality improvement process in his 1961 book. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 23) ________ costs are associated with reducing the potential for defective parts or services. Answer: Prevention Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 24) ________, one of the pioneers in the field of quality management insisted that management accept responsibility for building good quality systems. Answer: W. Edwards Deming Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 25) Not only customers, but stockholders, suppliers, and others, are among the ________ whose values must be protected in making ethical decisions concerning the quality of products. Answer: stakeholders Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

26) Juran varies from Deming somewhat in focusing on the ________ and defining quality as ________, not necessarily the written specifications. Answer: customer; fitness for use Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 27) Identify the four costs of quality. Which one is hardest to evaluate? Explain. Answer: The four costs are internal failure, external failure, prevention, and appraisal. The hardest category to estimate is external failure costs, or costs that occur after delivery of defective parts or services. These costs are very hard to quantify. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 28) State the American Society for Quality's definition of quality. Of the three "flavors" or categories of quality definitions, which type is it? Explain. Answer: "The totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs." This is user based, as evidenced by the reference to needs, not to specifications or ingredients. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 29) Quality has at least three categories of definitions; identify them. Provide a brief explanation of each. Answer: The three categories of quality are user based (in the eyes of the beholder), manufacturing based (conforming to standards), and product-based (measurable content of product). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

30) In a sentence or two, summarize the contribution of Philip Crosby to quality management. Answer: In his book, Quality Is Free, Crosby pointed out that the costs of poor quality are understated, and that understatement made it easier for firms to accept low quality results. He also promoted "zero defects" and doing the job right the first time. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 31) The focus of ISO 9000 is to enhance success through what eight quality management principles? Answer: (1) top management leadership, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continual improvement, (4) involvement of people, (5) process analysis, (6) use of data-driven decision-making, (7) a systems approach to management, and (8) mutually beneficial supplier relationships Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.2 Describe the ISO international quality standards AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 32) Describe how ISO 9000 has evolved in the past several years. Answer: In 2015, the latest modification of the standard, ISO 9001: 2015, follows a structure that makes it more compatible with other management systems. This version gives greater emphasis to risk-based thinking, attempting to prevent undesirable outcomes. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.2 Describe the ISO international quality standards AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

Section 3

Total Quality Management

1) Quality is mostly the business of the quality control staff, not ordinary employees. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 2) TQM is important because each of the ten decisions made by operations managers deals with some aspect of identifying and meeting customer expectations. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 3) The phrase Six Sigma has two meanings. One is statistical, referring to an extremely high process, product, or service capability; the other is a comprehensive system for achieving and sustaining business success. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.3 Explain Six Sigma AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 4) Continuous improvement is based on the philosophy that every aspect of an operation, however small or insignificant can be improved. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 5) Kaizen is similar to TQM in that both are focused on continuous improvement. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

6) Quality circles is an initiative within the quality department where quality control staff solely are focused on decreasing the rejection and rework rate. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 7) Benchmarking requires the comparison of your firm to other organizations; it is not appropriate to benchmark by comparing one of your divisions to another of your divisions. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.4 Explain how benchmarking is used in TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 8) Line employees not performing "higher level" tasks do not need the knowledge of TQM tools, thus decreasing training costs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 9) One of the ways that just-in-time (or JIT) influences quality is that by reducing inventory, bad quality is exposed. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 10) The quality loss function indicates that costs related to poor quality are incurred even for the slightest deviation from the target quality level. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.5 Explain quality robust products and Taguchi concepts AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

11) Benchmarking can involve the comparison of your firm to other similar organizations in your industry; and also the comparison of one business unit to that of another. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.4 Explain how benchmarking is used in TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 12) The philosophy of zero defects is: A) the result of Deming's research. B) unrealistic. C) prohibitively costly. D) an ultimate goal; in practice, 1 to 2% defects is acceptable. E) consistent with the commitment to continuous improvement. Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 13) Based on his 14 Points, Deming is a strong proponent of: A) inspection at the end of the production process. B) an increase in numerical quotas to boost productivity. C) looking for the cheapest supplier. D) training and knowledge. E) all of these. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 14) PDCA, developed by Shewhart, stands for which of the following? A) Plan-Do-Check-Act B) Plan-Develop-Check-Accept C) Problem-Develop Solution-Check-Act D) Problem-Do-Continue-Act E) Prepare-Develop-Create-Assess Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 15 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

15) PDCA is most often applied with regard to which aspect of TQM? A) Six Sigma B) employee empowerment C) continuous improvement D) benchmarking E) JIT Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 16) A Three Sigma program has how many defects per thousand? A) 34 B) 2.7 C) 3 times the standard deviation D) 2700 E) 1500 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.3 Explain Six Sigma AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 17) A Six Sigma program has how many defects per million? A) 3.4 B) 34 C) 1000 D) 6 times the standard deviation E) 2700 Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.3 Explain Six Sigma AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

18) A hospital benchmarked against a Ferrari racing team in an effort to: A) improve patient handoff quality. B) increase surgery prep time. C) lengthen surgery duration. D) reduce the number of doctors. E) all of these. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.4 Explain how benchmarking is used in TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 19) One of Britain's largest children's hospitals working with a Ferrari racing team is an example of: A) internal benchmarking. B) external benchmarking. C) Taguchi concepts. D) employee empowerment. E) corporate responsibility. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.4 Explain how benchmarking is used in TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 20) Comparing the sales of Xerox's French division operations to those of other divisions in Europe in order to increase sales is an example of: A) internal benchmarking. B) external benchmarking. C) sales and operations benchmarking. D) intra-division benchmarking. E) corporate responsibility. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.4 Explain how benchmarking is used in TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

21) Suppose that a firm has historically been achieving "Three Sigma" quality. If the firm later changes its quality management practices such that it begins to achieve "Six Sigma" quality, which of the following phenomena will result? A) The average number of defects will be cut in half. B) The specification limits will be moved twice as far from the mean. C) The average number of defects will be cut by 99.9997%. D) The average number of defects will be cut by 99.87%. E) The average number of defects will be cut by 99.73%. Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.3 Explain Six Sigma AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 22) Total quality management emphasizes: A) the responsibility of the quality control staff to identify and solve all quality-related problems. B) a commitment to quality that goes beyond internal company issues to suppliers and customers. C) a system where strong managers are the only decision makers. D) a process where mostly statisticians get involved. E) ISO 14000 certification. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 23) A successful TQM program incorporates all EXCEPT which of the following? A) continuous improvement B) employee involvement C) benchmarking D) centralized decision-making authority E) JIT Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

24) Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning: A) a foolproof mechanism. B) just-in-time (JIT). C) a fishbone diagram. D) setting standards. E) continuous improvement. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments; Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 25) Which of the following statements regarding "Six Sigma" is TRUE? A) The term has two distinct meanings–one is statistical; the other is a comprehensive quality system. B) Six Sigma means that about 94 percent of a firm's output is free of defects. C) The Six Sigma program was developed by Toyota in the 1970s. D) The Six Sigma program is for manufacturing firms and is not applicable to services. E) Six Sigma certification is granted by the International Standards Organization (ISO). Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.3 Explain Six Sigma AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 26) Members of quality circles are: A) paid according to their contribution to quality. B) external consultants designed to provide training in the use of quality tools. C) always machine operators. D) all trained to be facilitators. E) None of these; all of the statements are false. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

27) Techniques for building employee empowerment include: A) building communication networks that include employees. B) developing open, supportive supervisors. C) moving responsibility from both managers and staff to production employees. D) building high-morale organizations. E) All of these are techniques for employee empowerment. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 28) Building high-morale organizations and building communication networks that include employees are both elements of: A) ISO 9000 certification. B) Six Sigma certification. C) employee empowerment. D) Taguchi methods. E) the tools of TQM. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 29) The process of identifying other organizations that are best at some facet of your operations and then modeling your organization after them is known as: A) continuous improvement. B) employee empowerment. C) benchmarking. D) copycatting. E) patent infringement. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.4 Explain how benchmarking is used in TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

30) Costs of dissatisfaction, repair costs, and decreased future demand are elements of cost in the: A) quality loss function. B) Pareto chart. C) ISO 9000 quality cost calculator. D) process chart. E) Ishikawa diagram. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.5 Explain quality robust products and Taguchi concepts AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 31) What shape does the quality loss function exhibit? A) quadratic B) linear C) S-shaped D) concave E) bell-curve Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.5 Explain quality robust products and Taguchi concepts AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 32) A manager tells her production employees, "It's no longer good enough that your work falls anywhere within the specification limits. I need your work to be as close to the target value as possible." Her thinking is reflective of: A) internal benchmarking. B) Six Sigma. C) ISO 9000. D) Taguchi concepts. E) process control charts. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.5 Explain quality robust products and Taguchi concepts AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

33) Which of the following is TRUE regarding Taguchi concepts? A) Taguchi emphasizes spec limit-oriented quality. B) His idea is to remove the causes of adverse conditions instead of removing the effects. C) Small variations in materials and process do not destroy product quality. D) Conformance-oriented systems are better than target-oriented ones. E) As the item output moves away from its target value, the quality cost will increase linearly. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.5 Explain quality robust products and Taguchi concepts AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 34) ________ is the Japanese word for the ongoing process of unending improvement. Answer: Kaizen Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments; Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 35) Enlarging employee jobs so that the added responsibility and authority is moved to the lowest level possible in the organization is called ________. Answer: employee empowerment Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 36) ________ selects a demonstrated standard of performance that represents the very best performance for a process or an activity. Answer: Benchmarking Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.4 Explain how benchmarking is used in TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 37) A group of employees that meet on a regular basis with a facilitator to solve work-related problems in their work area is a(n) ________. Answer: quality circle Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 22 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

38) Six Sigma was developed by ________ in the 1980s. Answer: Motorola Diff: 1 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 39) PDCA, developed by Shewhart, stands for ________. Answer: Plan-Do-Check-Act Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 40) Kaizen is similar to TQM in that both are focused on ________. Answer: continuous improvement Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 41) ________ empower employees to improve productivity by finding solutions to work-related problems in their work area. Answer: Quality circles Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 42) Identify the five steps of DMAIC. Answer: (1) Define the project's purpose, scope, and outputs and then identify the required process information, keeping in mind the customer's definition of quality; (2) Measure the process and collect data; (3) Analyze the data, ensuring repeatability (the results can be duplicated), and reproducibility (others get the same result); (4) Improve, by modifying or redesigning, existing processes and procedures; and (5) Control the new process to make sure performance levels are maintained. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.3 Explain Six Sigma AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 23 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

43) What steps can be taken to develop benchmarks? Answer: The steps are: (1) determine what to benchmark, (2) form a benchmarking team, (3) identify benchmarking partners, (4) collect and analyze benchmarking information, and (5) take action to match or exceed the benchmark. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.4 Explain how benchmarking is used in TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 44) Explain how just-in-time processes relate to the quality of an organization's outputs. Answer: JIT reduces costs of quality by lowering waste and scrap. JIT improves quality by shortening the time between error detection and error correction. Meanwhile, better quality means less inventory and a better JIT system. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 45) What is the difference between conformance-oriented quality and target-oriented quality? Answer: With conformance-oriented quality, any unit that meets specifications is acceptable, whether it is on the edges or center of the specification range. Target-oriented quality treats output as better the closer it is to exactly what the customer wants. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.5 Explain quality robust products and Taguchi concepts AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 46) Identify the seven major concepts of TQM. Answer: The major concepts of total quality management are (1) continuous improvement, (2) Six Sigma, (3) employee empowerment, (4) benchmarking, (5) just-in-time (JIT), (6) Taguchi concepts, and (7) knowledge of TQM tools. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.1 Define quality and TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

47) What is the quality loss function (QLF)? Answer: The quality loss function identifies all costs connected with poor quality and shows how these costs increase as the product quality moves away from being exactly what the customer wants. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.5 Explain quality robust products and Taguchi concepts AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

Section 4

Tools of TQM

1) Pareto charts are a graphical way of identifying the few critical items from the many less important ones. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 2) Ishikawa diagrams show the relationship between two measurements. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 3) A scatter diagram helps identify the root cause of a quality problem. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 4) Flowcharts are graphic presentations of data over time that show upper and lower limits for the process. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

5) Pareto charts are used to: A) identify inspection points in a process. B) outline production schedules. C) organize errors, problems, or defects. D) show material flow. E) show the range of values of a measurement and the frequency with which each value occurs. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 6) The "four Ms" of cause-and-effect diagrams are: A) material, machinery/equipment, manpower, and methods. B) material, methods, men, and mental attitude. C) named after four quality experts. D) material, management, manpower, and motivation. E) mentality, motivation, management, and manpower. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 7) Among the tools of TQM, the tool ordinarily used to aid in understanding the sequence of events through which a product travels is a: A) Pareto chart. B) flowchart. C) check sheet. D) Taguchi map. E) poka-yoke. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

8) The process improvement technique that sorts the vital few from the trivial many is: A) Taguchi analysis. B) Pareto analysis. C) benchmarking. D) Deming analysis. E) Yamaguchi analysis. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 9) A production manager at a pottery factory has noticed that about 70 percent of defects result from impurities in raw materials, 15 percent result from human error, 10 percent from machine malfunctions, and 5 percent from a variety of other causes. This manager is most likely using: A) a Pareto chart. B) a scatter diagram. C) a quality loss function. D) a cause-and-effect diagram. E) a flowchart. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 10) A customer service manager at a retail clothing store has collected numerous customer complaints from the forms they fill out on merchandise returns. To analyze trends or patterns in these returns, she has organized these complaints into a small number of sources or factors. This is most closely related to the ________ tool of TQM. A) quality loss function B) cause-and-effect diagram C) scatter diagram D) histogram E) process control chart Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

11) A fish-bone chart is also known as a(n): A) Scatter diagram. B) poka-yoke diagram. C) Kaizen diagram. D) Ishikawa diagram. E) Taguchi diagram. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 12) If a sample of parts is measured and the mean of the measurements is outside the control limits, the process is: A) in control, but not capable of producing within the established control limits. B) out of control and the process should be investigated for assignable variation. C) within the established control limits with only natural causes of variation. D) monitored closely to see if the next sample mean will also fall outside the control limits. E) none of the above. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 13) A quality circle holds a brainstorming session and attempts to organize factors most responsible for the flaws in a product to help focus on problem-solving efforts. Which tool do you suggest they use to organize their findings? A) Ishikawa diagram B) Pareto chart C) flowchart D) control charts E) activity chart Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

14) When sample measurements fall inside the control limits, it means that: A) each unit manufactured is good enough to sell. B) the process limits cannot be determined statistically. C) the process output exceeds the requirements. D) if there is no other pattern in the samples, the process is in control. E) the process output does not fulfill the requirements. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 15) Which of the following is FALSE regarding control charts? A) Values above the upper control limits imply that the product's quality is exceeding expectations. B) Control charts are built so that new data can be quickly compared to past performance data. C) Control charts graphically present data. D) Control charts plot data over time. E) None of the above is false. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

16) Tom wants to perform a Pareto analysis based on the following information. What will be the corresponding percentage of "Price check" in the Pareto chart? Reason for unsatisfying check-out at store Unfriendly cashier Incorrect change Cashier too slow Price check Poorly bagged merchandise Slow receiving check approval

Frequency 25 8 7 18 5 3

A) 18.00% B) 33.33% C) 72.00% D) 37.88% E) 27.27% Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 17) Bob wants to create a Pareto chart for the following mistakes made in grading an exam. What will be the corresponding percentage of "Question marked right was wrong" in the Pareto chart? Cause Incorrect Sum Question marked wrong was right Question marked right was wrong Partial Credit not consistent

Frequency 22 35 48 19

A) 35.00% B) 48.00% C) 38.71% D) 28.23% E) 57.83% Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

18) ________ diagrams use a schematic technique to discover possible locations of quality problems. Answer: Cause-and-effect, or Fish-bone or Ishikawa Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 19) ________ are graphical presentations of data over time that show upper and lower control limits for processes we want to control. Answer: Control charts Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 20) ________ are a graphical way of identifying the few critical items from the many less important ones. Answer: Pareto charts Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 21) ________ show the relationship between two measurements. Answer: Scatter diagrams Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 22) Explain how a Pareto chart can identify the most important causes of errors in a process. Answer: There will generally be some causes with much higher frequencies than others. The frequency plot will clearly show which cause has the highest frequency. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

23) Management is concerned that workers create more product defects at the very beginning and end of a work shift than at other times of their eight-hour workday. Construct a scatter diagram with the following data collected last week. Is management justified in its belief?

First hour at work Second hour at work Third hour at work Fourth hour at work Fifth hour at work Sixth hour at work Seventh hour at work Eighth hour at work

Monday 12 6 5 4 1 4 7 5

Number of Defects Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9 6 8 7 5 3 4 5 2 4 3 3 0 5 2 3 6 2 4 5 3 3 2 1 4 4 6 3 7 8 5 9

Answer: Solution:

There is fairly convincing evidence that there are more defects in the first and last shift hours than at other times. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

24) Perform a Pareto analysis on the following information: Reason for unsatisfying stay at hotel Unfriendly staff Room not clean Room not ready at check-in No towels at pool No blanket for pull-out sofa Pool water too cold Breakfast of poor quality Elevator too slow or not working Took too long to register Bill incorrect Total

Frequency 5 6 3 18 4 3 36 15 7 3 100

Answer: Solution

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25) Perform a Pareto analysis on the following information: Reason for unsatisfying check-out at store Unfriendly cashier Incorrect change Cashier too slow Price check Poorly bagged merchandise Slow receiving check approval

Frequency 25 8 7 18 5 3

Answer: Solution

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

26) Construct a cause-and-effect diagram showing why a student might be dissatisfied with the cafeteria. Answer: Solution: (Note that answers may vary considerably.)

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

27) Pretend that you have just come from a relative's wedding reception. It didn't turn out as well as it should have, and the bride's parents are pretty mad at how things turned out. Use the supplied template to construct a conventional cause-and-effect diagram. Identify twelve sources of defects for the issue "dissatisfied customer of wedding reception caterer." (Your dozen need not be exactly three per main cause, but should be a balanced treatment.) Categorize each cause onto a main cause. Provide brief support for each of your choices.

Answer: Solution: Individual responses may vary considerably; some of the variation in responses comes from differing views of what is the caterer's realm of responsibility, compared to what might be assigned to a wedding planner instead. Material: not enough plates, glassware, utensils; prepared wrong dish; food was cold; ran out of food; food was "bad." Machinery: air conditioning/heating was broken; room was dirty; room too small; furniture poorly arranged; wedding "props" ugly or shopworn. Method: not on time; overcharged; not enough workers. Manpower: wait staff not properly attired; wait staff not speedy; wait staff not courteous. Responses should comment as necessary to show why a fault lies on a certain main branch; as an example, "cold food" might be interpreted as Method, not Material. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

28) A refrigeration and heating company–one that installs and repairs home central air and heating systems–has asked your advice on how to analyze their service quality. They have logged customer complaints. Here's a recent sampling. Use the supplied template to construct a conventional cause-and-effect diagram. Place each of the complaints onto a main cause; justify your choice with a brief comment as necessary. 1. "I was overcharged–your labor rates are too high." 2. "The repairman left trash where he was working." 3. "You weren't here when you said you would be. You should call when you must be late." 4. "Your repairman smoked in my house." 5. "The part you installed is not as good as the factory original." 6. "Your repairman was here for over two hours, but he wasn't taking his work seriously." 7. "You didn't tighten some of the fittings properly–the system's leaking." 8. "Your estimate of repair costs was WAY off." 9. "I called you to do an annual inspection, but you've done more–work that I didn't authorize." 10. "Your mechanic is just changing parts–he doesn't have a clue what's really wrong." 11. "Your bill has only a total–I wanted to see detail billing." 12. "Your testing equipment isn't very new– are you sure you've diagnosed the problem?" 13. "One of the workmen tracked mud into my living room."

Answer: Solution: Individual responses may vary. A typical set of responses might be Material: item 5. Method: items 1, 3, 8, 9, 11. Machinery: item 12; Manpower: items 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13. Items 7, 8, and 11 could be manpower or method. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

29) Construct a cause-and-effect diagram for why students arrive to class late. Include at least three reasons for each of the Ms.

Answer: Student responses should look like the above, with the 4 Ms of Manpower, Machinery, Method, and Material listed. Possible responses include: Manpower- not conditioned to waking up early, I can't wake up at the same time every day, I stay up late the night before sometimes. Machinery- Car failure, Alarm clock reset from power outage, alarm clock turned off by roommate. Method- forgot to set alarm clock, incorrect alarm clock setting (AM vs PM), I could not find the classroom. Material- (these responses can be overlapped with machine answers to some degree) I wore flip flops so I could not walk fast, I could not find a sweater and did not want to go out in the cold, I lacked the proper materials for walking in the snow/ice. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

30) A professor teaches two sections of a class, one on MWF for 50 minutes per day and another on T/TH for 75 minutes per day. Use the following information to construct a scatter diagram with test # on the x-axis and score on the y-axis. Should the professor argue for a change in the university's scheduling? MWF Section Test Results 75 70 65 65 70 Answer:

Test # 1 2 3 4 5

T/Th Test Results 82 77 73 70 76

It appears that the T/TH section consistently scores higher than the MWF section. Perhaps the instructor should ask for MWF to be changed to MW with longer sessions, although the sample size is small. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

31) Create a Pareto chart for the following mistakes made in grading an exam. Cause Incorrect Sum Question marked wrong was right Question marked right was wrong Partial Credit not consistent

Frequency 42 5 9 73

Answer:

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

32) Construct a cause-and-effect chart for a missed field goal late in a football game with at least three aspects for each M. Answer: Responses should include the 4 Ms of Manpower, Material, Machine, and Method. Student responses should fill out a diagram similar to the following.

Possible responses include Manpower- nervous mindset, inconsistent offensive line blocking, lack of practice; Material(football)- ball was wet/slippery, ball was too worn/not worn in, ball was over/under inflated; Machine (turf and field goal uprights)- uprights were slanted, uprights were too far away from the field (not positioned correctly), turf was wet/muddy, grass type was not correct; Method- ball kicked too far to left or right, not kicked hard enough, kicker slipped on the kick, kicker did not hit the ball at the correct point, kicker aimed incorrectly. Other responses are acceptable as long as they mesh with their associated M. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

33) A pizza delivery company wants to improve its response time to gain a competitive advantage. Create a flowchart with 8 unique events from the time the customer calls in to the time the pizza is delivered. Answer: Student responses will vary but should follow a similar pattern. The flowchart will likely be in a single line, however any pattern is fine so long as the boxes are sequential connected with directional arrows.

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

Section 5

The Role of Inspection

1) The Japanese use the term poka-yoke to refer to "mistake proofing." Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 2) Source inspection is inferior to inspection before costly operations. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 3) A checklist is a type of poka-yoke to help ensure consistency and completeness in carrying out a task. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 4) Attribute inspection classifies items as being either good or defective. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 5) The goal of inspection is to: A) detect a bad process immediately. B) add value to a product or service. C) correct deficiencies in products. D) correct system deficiencies. E) all of these. Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

6) Which of the following is NOT a typical inspection point? A) upon receipt of goods from your supplier B) when production or service is complete C) before the product is shipped to the customer D) at the supplier's plant while the supplier is producing E) after a costly process Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 7) A good description of source inspection is inspecting: A) materials upon delivery by the supplier. B) the goods at the production facility before they reach the customer. C) the design specifications. D) goods at the supplier's plant. E) one's own work. Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 8) Poka-yoke is the Japanese term for: A) card. B) foolproof. C) continuous improvement. D) fishbone diagram. E) just-in-time production. Answer: B Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

9) In his book, Safe Patients, Smart Hospitals, Dr. Peter Pronovost emphasizes the use of what tool to reduce catheter infections? A) a Pareto chart B) a flowchart C) a cause-and-effect diagram D) a checklist E) a statistical process control chart Answer: D Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 10) A checklist is a type of: A) poka-yoke. B) kaizen. C) kanban. D) Pareto chart. E) flowchart. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 11) ________ is a Japanese term, that literally translated means "mistake proofing." Answer: Poka-yoke Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 12) A(n) ________ is a type of poka-yoke that lists the steps needed to ensure consistency and completeness in a task. Answer: checklist Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

13) ________ inspection involves classifications of inspected items as falling on a continuum scale, such as dimension or strength. Answer: Variable Diff: 2 Objective: LO 6.6 Use the seven tools of TQM AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 14) How is source inspection related to employee empowerment? Answer: Source inspection involves the operator ensuring that the job is done properly. These operators are empowered to self-check their own work. Employees that deal with a system on a daily basis have a better understanding of the system than anyone else, and they can be very effective at improving the system. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 15) What is a poka-yoke? Give an example. Answer: Literally translated "foolproof," a poka-yoke is a foolproof device or technique that ensures production of good units every time. Examples will vary, but include McDonald's french fry scoop and standard sized bags used to ensure the correct quantity, and prepackaged surgical coverings that contain exactly the items needed for a medical procedure. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

Section 6

TQM in Services

1) Competence is the determinant of service quality that involves approachability and ease of contact. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 2) Of the several determinants of service quality, Credibility involves trustworthiness, believability, and honesty. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 3) What refers to training and empowering frontline workers to solve a problem immediately? A) just-in-time B) poka-yoke C) benchmarking D) kaizen E) service recovery Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 4) A recent consumer survey conducted for a car dealership indicates that, when buying a car, customers are primarily concerned with the salesperson's ability to explain the car's features, the salesperson's friendliness, and the dealer's honesty. The dealership should be ESPECIALLY concerned with which determinants of service quality? A) communication, courtesy, and credibility B) competence, courtesy, and security C) competence, responsiveness, and reliability D) communication, responsiveness, and reliability E) understanding/knowing customer, responsiveness, and reliability Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

5) Marketing issues such as advertising, image, and promotion are important to quality because: A) they define for consumers the tangible elements of a service. B) the intangible attributes of a product (including any accompanying service) may not be defined by the consumer. C) they educate consumers on how to use the product. D) they make the product seem more valuable than it really is. E) they raise expenses and therefore decrease profitability. Answer: B Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 6) Which of the determinants of service quality involves having the customer's best interests at heart? A) access B) courtesy C) credibility D) responsiveness E) tangibles Answer: C Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 7) Which of the determinants of service quality involves performing the service right the first time? A) access B) courtesy C) credibility D) reliability E) responsiveness Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

8) What is a popular measurement scale for service quality that compares service expectations with service performance? A) COQ B) SPC C) KAIZEN D) SERVQUAL E) TQM Answer: D Diff: 1 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 9) In the 10 determinants of service quality, ________ involves consistency of performance and dependability. Answer: reliability Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 10) In the 10 determinants of service quality, ________ concerns the willingness of readiness of employees to provide service. Answer: responsiveness Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality 11) Identify the ten determinants of service quality. Describe two of them in a sentence or two each. Answer: The ten are reliability, responsiveness, competence, access, courtesy, communication, credibility, security, understanding/knowing the customer, and tangibles. Descriptions are found in Table 6.6. Here are two examples: Access involves approachability and ease of contact. Security is the freedom from danger, risk, or doubt. Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss the total cost of quality and compare the common methods of managing quality

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 7 Process Strategies

Section 1

Four Process Strategies

1) A firm's process strategy is its approach to transforming resources into goods and services. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Intermittent processes are organized around processes to facilitate low-volume, high-variety production. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) In process-focused facilities, utilization of facilities is low. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) The typical fast-food restaurant uses a process-focused strategy. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) Harley-Davidson, because it has so many possible combinations of products, utilizes the process strategy of mass customization. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 6) The assembly line is a classic example of a process focus. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

7) The tool that calculates which process has the lowest cost at any specified production volume is a scatter diagram. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) The term focused processes refers to the quest for increased efficiency, whether in goods or services, that results from specialization. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 9) Fast-food restaurants usually adopt a repetitive processes using modules. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 10) An assembly plant manufacturing home appliances is an example of a(n): A) repetitive process. B) continuous process. C) mass customization process. D) intermittent process. E) specialized process. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 11) Three of the four types of processes are: A) goods, services, and hybrids. B) manual, automated, and service. C) process focus, repetitive focus, and product focus. D) modular, continuous, and technological. E) input, transformation, and output. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

12) Which of the following industries is most likely to have low equipment utilization? A) auto manufacturing B) commercial baking C) television manufacturing D) steel manufacturing E) restaurants Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 13) A process focused strategy is commonly used to produce: A) high-volume, high-variety products. B) low-volume, high-variety products. C) high-volume, low-variety products. D) low-variety products at either high- or low-volume. E) high-volume products of either high- or low-variety. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 14) Which one of the following products is most likely made in a job shop environment? A) rolls of newsprint B) custom furniture C) television sets D) cigarettes E) canned vegetables Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 15) Which of the following products is likely to be assembled on a repetitive process line? A) automobiles B) custom personal computers C) custom cakes D) steel E) beer Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

16) An assembly line is an example of a: A) product-focused process. B) process-focused process. C) repetitive process. D) line process. E) specialized process. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 17) Arnold Palmer Hospital uses which focus? A) process B) repetitive C) product D) mass customization E) A and D Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 18) One of the similarities between product focus and mass-customization is: A) the volume of outputs. B) the use of modules. C) many departments and many routings. D) the variety of outputs. E) All of these are similarities. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 19) Frito-Lay is to ________ focus as Dell Computer is to ________ focus. A) process; repetitive B) product; repetitive C) repetitive; product D) process; product E) product; mass customization Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

20) Low fixed costs and high variable costs are typical of which approach? A) product B) process C) mass customization D) repetitive E) A and C Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 21) Goods made to order are typical of ________ and ________ approaches while goods made to forecast are typical of ________ and ________ approaches. A) process; mass customization; repetitive; product B) product; mass customization; repetitive; process C) product; process; repetitive; mass customization D) repetitive; product; mass customization; process E) repetitive; process; mass customization; product Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 22) Align Technology uses a ________ approach to produce clear plastic removable aligners. A) mass customization B) product focus C) process focus D) repetitive focus E) crossover Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 23) Which of the following companies use a mass customization approach? A) Dell B) Align Technology C) Frito-Lay D) Arnold Palmer hospital E) A and B Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

24) Harley Davidson: A) utilizes job shops to make each of its modules. B) uses product focused manufacturing. C) uses a large number of modules to build a small number of different bikes. D) uses work cells to feed its assembly line. E) All of these are true. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 25) Which of the following is FALSE regarding repetitive processes? A) They use modules. B) They allow easy switching from one product to the other. C) They are the classic assembly lines. D) They have more structure and less flexibility than a job shop layout. E) They include the assembly of basically all automobiles. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 26) Which of the following phrases best describes product focus? A) low volume, high variety B) Finished goods are usually made to order. C) Processes are designed to perform a wide variety of activities. D) high fixed costs, low variable costs E) high inventory Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 27) Which of the following phrases best describes process focus? A) low volume, high variety B) Finished goods are usually made to a forecast and stored. C) Operators are less broadly skilled. D) high fixed costs, low variable costs E) low inventory Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

28) Which of the following characteristics best describes repetitive focus? A) It uses sophisticated scheduling to accommodate custom orders. B) Its output is a standardized product produced from modules. C) Operators are broadly skilled. D) It is widely used for the manufacture of steel. E) low volume, high variety Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 29) A quasi-custom product: A) gets its apparent customization from the combinations available from a small number of modules. B) is often the output of repetitive focus facilities. C) is a valid description of a fast-food sandwich. D) only applies in services. E) All but D are true. Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 30) Process A has fixed costs of $6500 and variable costs of $10 per unit. Process B has fixed costs of $2000 and variable costs of $25 per unit. What is the crossover point (in units) between process A and process B? A) 50 B) 200 C) 250 D) 300 E) 500 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

31) Process X has fixed costs of $10,000 and variable costs of $2.40 per unit. Process Y has fixed costs of $9,000 and variable costs of $2.25 per unit. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) The crossover point is approximately 6667 units. B) It is impossible for one process to have both of its costs lower than those of another process. C) Process Y is cheaper than process X at all volumes. D) Process X should be selected for very large production volumes. E) Process X is more profitable than process Y and should be selected. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 32) The crossover point is that production quantity where: A) variable costs of one process equal the variable costs of another process. B) fixed costs of a process are equal to its variable costs. C) total costs equal total revenues for a process. D) total costs for one process equal total costs for another process. E) the process no longer loses money. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 33) Product-focused processes: A) allow more customization, but are not very efficient. B) tend to have long, continuous production runs. C) are processes that accommodate a variety of products or customer groups. D) apply only to service firms, not to manufacturers. E) are profitable because customers demand flexibility, not specialization. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 34) Which of the following businesses uses a product-focused approach? A) Shouldice Hospital B) fine-dining restaurants C) Harley Davidson D) Spotify E) Ping Inc. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

35) Kirstin is thinking about opening an Italian restaurant and needs to buy a dough maker. Machine A has fixed costs of $2000 and variable costs of $2/pound. Machine B has fixed costs of $5000 and variable costs of $0.50/pound. What is the crossover point? For 2500 pounds of dough, which machine is better? A) 1000; Machine A B) 1000; Machine B C) 2000; Machine A D) 2000; Machine B E) 1500; Machine A Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 36) An organization's approach to transforming resources into goods and services is called its ________. Answer: process strategy Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 37) The process strategy that is organized around processes to facilitate low-volume, highvariety processes is called a(n) ________. Answer: process focus Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 38) ________ is a process strategy based on a product-oriented production process that uses modules. Answer: Repetitive focus Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 39) ________ is a rapid, low-cost production process that caters to constantly changing unique customer desires. Answer: Mass customization Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

40) ________ represent an organization's attempt to gain increased efficiency through specialization, which can include, for example, concentrating on certain classes of customers. Answer: Focused processes Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 41) An assembly line is an example of a ________ process. Answer: repetitive Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 42) The tool that calculates which process has the lowest cost at any specified production volume is a ________. Answer: crossover chart Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes 43) Intermittent processes are organized around processes to facilitate ________-volume, ________-variety production. Answer: low; high Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 44) In process-focused facilities, utilization of facilities is ________. Answer: low Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 45) Why is Harley-Davidson identified as a repetitive manufacturer, not a mass customizer? Answer: While Harley-Davidson's motorcycles offer variety, they are not as individualized as Dell's personal computers. The variety comes from choices in predefined modules, and there is apparently no place for a customer to get customization that would go beyond what is available in these modules. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

46) What is the link between focused processes and specialization? What kinds of focus are possible? Answer: Focused processes are a means of obtaining increased productivity through forms of specialization. Focus can take several forms, including concentrating on specific classes of customers, working only with products in selected product families, specializing in a specific service, or working with a narrow range of technology. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 47) How are modules useful in manufacturing processes? Answer: Modules are parts or components of a product previously prepared. By using modules, the final product can be quickly assembled. Using a different combination of modules allows for quasi-customization. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 48) What is mass customization? Answer: Mass customization is rapid, low-cost production of goods and services that fulfill increasingly unique customer desires. It brings us the variety of products traditionally provided by the process focus, with low costs associated with standardized high volume production (the product focus). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 49) Identify the four basic process strategies, and describe them in a complete sentence or two each. Answer: Process focus is a job shop–high variety and low volume; repetitive focus is an assembly line–relatively standardized products with options from modules; product focus is for high volume, low-variety, products, such as oil refining and flour milling; and mass customization is for high volume, high variety. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

50) In an affluent society, how do we produce a wide number of options for products at low cost? Hint: Focus on how to address some of the major challenges of mass customization. Answer: For mass customization, products should be built-to-order. Product design must be imaginative. Process design must be flexible and able to accommodate changes in both design and technology. Inventory management requires tight control. Tight schedules are needed that track orders and material from design through delivery. Responsive partners in the supply chain can yield effective collaboration. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.1 Describe four process strategies Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 51) A product is currently made in a process-focused shop, where fixed costs are $9,000 per year and variable costs are $50 per unit. The firm is considering a fundamental shift in process, to repetitive manufacturing. The new process would have fixed costs of $90,000, and variable costs of $10. What is the crossover point for these processes? For what range of outputs is each process appropriate? Answer: The crossover is at 2025 units annually. For volumes under 2025, the process focus is cheaper; for volumes over 2025 units, the repetitive focus is cheaper. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 52) Big John's Manufacturing currently produces its lead product on a machine that has a variable cost of $3.50 per unit, and fixed costs of $62,000. Big John is considering purchasing a new machine that would drop the variable cost to $1.90 per unit, but has fixed costs of $150,000. What is the crossover point between the two machines? Answer: 55,000 units Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

53) The local convenience store makes personal sized pizzas. Currently, its process makes complete pizzas, fully cooked, for the customer. This process has a fixed cost of $18,000, and a variable cost of $1.85 per pizza. The owner is considering a different process that can make pizzas in two ways: completely cooked (as before), or partially cooked and then flash frozen for the customer to finish heating at home. This alternate process has a fixed cost of $24,000, but a lower variable cost (because much less energy is used in baking) of $1.05 per pizza. (a) What is the crossover point between the existing process and the proposed process? (b) If the owner expects to sell 7,000 pizzas, should he get the new oven? Answer: (a) the crossover is 7,500 units (b) for production quantities of 7,500 or less, the new, more flexible process has a higher cost. The owner should not get the new oven. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 54) A firm is about to undertake the manufacture of a product, and it is weighing the process configuration options. There are two intermittent processes under consideration, as well as a repetitive focus. The smaller intermittent process has fixed costs of $4,300 per month and variable costs of $9 per unit. The larger intermittent process has fixed costs of $12,000 per month and variable costs of $2 per unit. A repetitive focus plant has fixed costs of $30,000 per month and variable costs of $0.80 per unit. (a) At what output does the large intermittent process become cheaper than the small one? (b) At what output does the repetitive process become cheaper than the larger intermittent process? Answer: (a) at 1100 units, the large job shop becomes cheaper than the small job shop; (b) at 15,000 units, the repetitive shop is cheaper than the larger job shop. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

55) An organization is considering three process configuration options. There are two different intermittent processes, as well as a repetitive focus. The smaller intermittent process has fixed costs of $3,000 per month and variable costs of $10 per unit. The larger intermittent process has fixed costs of $12,000 per month and variable costs of $2 per unit. A repetitive focus plant has fixed costs of $50,000 per month and variable costs of $1 per unit. (a) If the company produced 20,000 units, what would be its cost under each of the three choices? (b) Which process offers the lowest cost to produce 40,000 units? What is that cost? Answer: (a) at 20,000 units, the costs are: small intermittent = $203,000; large intermittent = $52,000; and repetitive = $70,000 (b) at 40,000 units, repetitive process is cheapest, at $90,000 (small intermittent = $403,000, and large intermittent = $92,000). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 56) A product is currently made in a process-focused shop, where fixed costs are $8,000 per year and variable cost is $40 per unit. The firm currently sells 200 units of the product at $200 per unit. A manager is considering a repetitive focus to lower costs (and lower prices, thus raising demand). The costs of this proposed shop are fixed costs = $14,000 per year and variable cost = $10 per unit. If a price of $120 will allow 400 units to be sold, what profit (or loss) can this proposed new process expect? Do you anticipate that the manager will want to change the process? Explain. Answer: Old: TR = $40,000, TC = $16,000, therefore Profit = $24,000. New: TR = $120 × 400 = $48,000, TC = $14,000 + $10 × 400 = $18,000, for a profit of $30,000. The manager should change. The larger repetitive process is more profitable than the smaller process-focused shop. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 57) Brandon's computer shop is considering two different configuration options. The first one is to have each computer built by the sales associates when they have free time. The second option is to hire a dedicated assembly technician. Option A has variable costs of $50 per computer and no fixed costs. Option B has a fixed cost of $1,000 but variable costs of only $10 per computer. What is the crossover point? Answer: 50V = 1000 + 10V, V (crossover point) = 25 computers Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

58) A non-profit organization is planning a raffle to raise money. It has two options for tickets. The first option is to do the tickets by hand, with fixed costs of $50 and variable costs of $.05 per ticket. The second option is to outsource production. This would result in fixed costs of $500 and variable costs of $.01. If the organization plans to sell 10,000 tickets which option should it choose? Answer: 50 + .05V = 500 + .01V, V = 11,250 tickets (students may solve for the crossover point and realize higher VC option is cheaper at 10,000 since it is below the crossover point). Another viable method is to find the cost for each option, yielding Option 1 = 50 + .05(10,000) = $550 and Option 2 = 500 + .01(10,000) = $600. Thus the organization should choose the first option. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 59) Kirstin is thinking about opening a Chinese restaurant and needs to buy a rice cooker. Machine A has fixed costs of $100 and variable costs of $1/pound. Machine B has fixed costs of $500 and variable costs of $0.10/pound. If Kirstin plans to sell 1000 pounds of rice, which machine should she choose? What is the crossover point? Answer: Machine A costs 100 + 1(1000) = $1100 Machine B costs $500 + .1(1000) = $600 Thus she should buy machine B. Crossover occurs when 100 + V = 500 + .1V, or V = 444.4 pounds of rice Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 60) Bridget is considering how to get to work over the summer. She has two options. Option A is to buy a seasonal bus pass for $100. Option B is to pay $1.25 for each ride. Identify the fixed and variable costs for each option. If she has to ride both to and from work, how many days of work would it take for the seasonal pass to cost the same amount as Option B? Answer: Option A: VC = 0 FC = 100 Option B: VC = 1.25 FC= 0 100 = 1.25V, V = 80 rides, since she has to take 2 rides each time she works, she would need to work 40 days for the two options to cost the same amount. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

61) Karla's candle factory is considering two different manufacturing options. Option A is highly automated with fixed costs of $25,000 and variable costs of $0.10/candle. Option B uses hand labor with fixed costs of $10,000 and variable costs of $0.50/candle. If demand for Karla's candles is 45,000, which option should she pick? Answer: Option A: $25,000 + .1(45,000) = $29,500 Option B: $10,000 + .5(45,000) = $32,500 Karla should pick Option A. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 62) Mary is considering purchasing a machine from one of two suppliers. Supplier A's machine has an annual fixed cost of $10,000 and a unit variable cost of $2.10. Supplier B's machine has an annual fixed cost of $16,000 and a unit variable cost of $3.00. How large should Mary's annual demand be in order to make Supplier B's machine the better choice? Answer: The answer is that there is no demand for which Supplier B's machine will be better. Both Supplier B's fixed and variable costs are higher than Supplier A's. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.2 Compute crossover points for different processes AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 2

Selection of Equipment

1) In this age of rapid technological change and short product life cycles, investing in equipment that is able to consistently produce the same standard product in high volumes is strategically desirable. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the concept of flexibility? A) It is the ability to respond with little penalty in time, cost, or customer value. B) It may be accomplished with digitally controlled equipment. C) It may involve modular or movable equipment. D) All of these are true. E) None of these is true. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) ________ involves the ability to respond with little penalty in time, cost, or customer value. Answer: Flexibility Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) Why do modern operations managers look for flexibility in their equipment? Answer: Flexibility in equipment provides managers with the ability to respond to changes in demand with little penalty in time, cost, or customer value. And in this age of rapid technological change and short product life cycles, adding flexibility to the production process can be a major competitive advantage. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 3

Process Analysis and Design

1) A value-stream map shows only the flow of information through the process and hence does not depict inventory quantities. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Service Blueprint mapping is a process analysis technique that focuses on the organization's interactions with their key suppliers and logistics service providers. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) Activity times are an integral part of a service blueprint map. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) A flowchart with the addition of a time axis becomes a process chart. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) Time-function mapping is a flowchart with time added to the horizontal axis. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 6) Flowcharts use distance, but not time, to show the movement of material, product, or people through a process. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

7) Value-stream mapping: A) is a variation of time-function mapping. B) examines the supply chain to determine where value is added. C) extends time function mapping back to the supplier. D) starts with the customer and works backwards. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) One fundamental difference between a process chart and a flowchart is that: A) the process chart adds a time dimension to the horizontal axis, while a flowchart is not timeoriented. B) the process chart includes the supply chain, while the flowchart stays within an organization. C) the process chart is more like a table, while the flowchart is more like a schematic diagram. D) the process chart focuses on the customer and on the provider's interaction with the customer, while the flowchart does not deal directly with the customer. E) None of these is true, because a process chart and a flowchart are the same thing. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 9) Service blueprinting: A) provides the basis to negotiate prices with suppliers. B) mimics the way people communicate. C) determines the best time for each step in the process. D) focuses on the provider's interaction with the customer. E) uses the schematic of a house to diagram a service process. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 10) What is a drawing of the movement of material, product, or people? A) flowchart B) process chart C) service blueprint D) process map E) vision system Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

11) Which of the following is TRUE? A) Service blueprinting focuses on the provider's interaction with its supplier. B) The main purpose of flowcharts is to identify and eliminate waste. C) Value-stream mapping is a variation of time-function mapping. D) A process chart is a flowchart with time added on the horizontal axis. E) Time-function mapping extends the value analysis back to suppliers. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 12) ________ is a flowchart with time added on the horizontal axis. Answer: Time-function mapping Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 13) A special form of time-function mapping, which goes beyond the organization into its supply chain, is ________. Answer: value-stream mapping Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 14) ________ is a process analysis technique that focuses on the customer and the provider's interaction with the customer. Answer: Service blueprinting Diff: 1 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 15) Describe value-stream mapping. Explain how it is different from process mapping. Answer: Value-stream mapping is a variation on time-function mapping or process mapping. The most fundamental difference between them is that value-stream mapping is not confined to the organization itself. In particular, in its analysis of where value is added, it extends the analysis to the organization's supply chain. Value-stream mapping takes into account not only the process but also the management decisions and information systems that support the process. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

16) Identify the five major tools of process analysis and design. Describe them in a sentence or two each. Answer: A flowchart is a schematic or drawing of the movement of material, product, or people. Time-function mapping is a flow chart, with the addition of time on the horizontal axis. Value-stream mapping shows how to add value in the flow of materials and information through the entire production process. Process charts use symbols, time, and distance to provide an objective and structured way to analyze and record the activities that make up a process. Service blueprinting focuses on the customer and the provider's interaction with the customer. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.3 Use the tools of process analysis Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 4 Special Considerations for Service Process Strategies 1) Professional services typically require high levels of labor intensity. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) The use of self-checkout counters at a supermarket is an example of the separation strategy for improving service productivity. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) Operations with low labor intensity present great opportunities for innovations in process technology and scheduling. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) Which of the following are all strategies for improving productivity in services? A) separation, self-service, automation, and scheduling B) lean production, strategy-driven investments, automation, and process focus C) reduce inventory, reduce waste, reduce inspection, and reduce rework D) high interaction, mass customization, service factory, and just-in-time E) process focus, repetitive focus, product focus, and mass customization focus Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies for improving service productivity? A) self-service B) automation C) scheduling D) separation E) mass customization Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

6) In mass service and professional service, the operations manager should focus extensively on: A) automation. B) equipment maintenance. C) sophisticated scheduling. D) human resources. E) cost-cutting initiatives. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 7) In the mass service and service factory quadrants of the service process matrix, the operations manager could focus on all of the following EXCEPT: A) automation. B) standardization. C) tight quality control. D) removing some services. E) customization. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) Customizing a service offering at delivery as part of a service strategy to improve productivity is an example of: A) automation. B) postponement. C) separation. D) self-service. E) focus. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 9) The strategy for improving service productivity by structuring service so that customers must go where the service is offered is ________. Answer: separation Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

10) Provide an example of the focus strategy for improving service productivity. Answer: The focus strategy refers to restricting the offerings. Examples will vary, but a restaurant with a limited menu would be one example. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 11) Provide an example of the postponement strategy for improving service productivity. Answer: The postponement strategy refers to customizing the product at delivery, not at production. Examples will vary, but a home builder might leave some tasks unfinished until the house is sold, so that the buyer can make those final decisions. Carpeting, paint colors, cabinet doors, and some appliance choices might be good examples. Another example would be cars or vans. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 12) Identify the techniques for improving service productivity. For any two techniques, describe in a short paragraph, and include an example. Answer: The seven techniques are separation, self-service, postponement, focus, modules, automation, scheduling, and training. • Separation: structuring the service such that the customer must go where the service is offered (a medical facility) • Self-service: let customers perform their own comparisons (supermarket shopping) • Postponement: customizing at time of delivery or in the final stages of the process (dealerinstalled versus factory-installed options on automobiles, boats, etc.; Wendy's Hamburgers) • Focus: restricting the product offerings, options, or degree of customization allowed (limited number of factory installed options on a new automobile) • Modules: services selected from modular choices (health insurance programs) • Automation: separating services that may lend themselves to automation (automatic teller machines) • Scheduling: precise personnel scheduling (keep close watch on how many checkout lanes are needed) • Training: clarifying options, teaching problem avoidance (after-sale maintenance personnel, counselors) Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 5

Production Technology

1) RFID requires a clear line of sight between the tag and reader. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Bar codes are an example of an automatic identification system. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) Additive manufacturing is often referred to as computer numerical control. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) Additive manufacturing is also often called as 3D printing. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 5) Automated storage and retrieval systems are commonly used in distribution facilities of retailers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 6) Flexible manufacturing systems, because of easily changed control programs, are able to perform such tasks as manufacturing one-of-a-kind parts economically. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

7) Which of the following is TRUE regarding vision systems? A) They are consistently accurate. B) They are modest in cost. C) They do not become bored. D) All of these are true. E) None of these is true. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 8) The advantage of additive manufacturing includes supporting: A) innovative product design. B) ASRS and AGVs. C) information numeric control. D) flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). E) all of these. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 9) The advantage of additive manufacturing includes supporting: A) innovative product design. B) minimal custom tooling. C) low inventory. D) speed to market. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 10) The use of information technology to monitor and control a physical process is known as: A) process control. B) computer-aided design. C) information numeric control. D) numeric control. E) IT oversight. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

11) Which of the following technologies could enable a cashier to scan the entire contents of a shopping cart in seconds? A) ASRS B) AGV C) CAD/CAM D) RFID E) FMS Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 12) Which of the following provides automatic placement and withdrawal of parts and products into and from designated places in a warehouse? A) AGV B) CAD/CAM C) CIM D) ASRS E) FMS Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 13) Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) includes manufacturing systems that have: A) computer-aided design, a flexible manufacturing system, inventory control, warehousing and shipping integrated. B) transaction processing, management information systems, and decision support systems integrated. C) automated guided vehicles, robots, and process control integrated. D) robots, automated guided vehicles, and transfer equipment integrated. E) all of their computers integrated with the marketing department. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

14) Which one of the following technologies is used ONLY for material handling, NOT actual production or assembly? A) robots B) CNC C) CAD D) AGVs E) FMS Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 15) A system using an automated work cell controlled by electronic signals from a common centralized computer facility is called: A) an adaptive control system. B) robotics. C) a flexible manufacturing system. D) an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) system. E) a manufacturing cell. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 16) "Operators simply load new programs, as necessary, to produce different products" describes: A) CAD. B) automated guided vehicles. C) flexible manufacturing systems. D) vision systems. E) process control. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 17) Mechanical devices that use electronic impulses to activate motors and switches are called: A) robots. B) flexible manufacturing systems. C) automated storage and retrieval systems. D) additive manufacturing. E) automated guided vehicles. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 28 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

18) A manufacturing system in which CAD, FMS, inventory control, warehousing, and shipping are integrated is known as ________. Answer: computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 19) ________ is a computer-controlled warehouse that provides for the automatic placement of parts into and from designated places within the warehouse. Answer: Automated storage and retrieval system or ASRS Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 20) A(n) ________ uses an automated work cell controlled by electronic signals from a common centralized computer facility. Answer: flexible manufacturing system or FMS Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 21) An electronically guided and controlled cart used to move materials is known as ________. Answer: automated guided vehicle (AGV) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 22) Identify the typical elements in a process control system. Answer: Sensors collect data, which are read on a periodic basis. Measurements are digitized and transmitted to a computer. Computer programs read the file and analyze the data. Output is produced in the form of signals, diagrams, charts, messages, etc. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 23) Identify nine areas of technology that enhance production and productivity. Answer: (1) machine technology, (2) automatic identification systems (AIS), (3) process control, (4) vision systems, (5) robots, (6) automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRSs), (7) automated guided vehicles (AGVs), (8) flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs), and (9) computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) Diff: 3 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 6

Technology in Services

1) Production technology has had a major impact on services, but as yet there has been little reduction in service labor requirements. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) A heat map is a graphical representation of a production process which depicts points at which the process temperature is exceeding, potentially leading to quality defects. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.5 Identify recent advances in production technology Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) Advances in technology: A) have impacted the manufacturing sector only. B) have had only a limited impact on services. C) have failed to change the level of customer interaction with an organization. D) have had a dramatic impact on customer interaction with services and with products. E) have dramatically changed health care, but have not changed retailing. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 7.4 Describe customer interaction in service processes Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Section 7

Process Redesign

1) Successful process redesign focuses on departmental areas where small, continuous improvements can be made. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 2) Process redesign is sometimes also called process reengineering. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 3) Process redesign: A) is the fundamental rethinking of business processes. B) is sometimes called process reengineering. C) tries to bring about dramatic improvements in performance. D) often focuses on activities that cross functional lines. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning 4) ________ is the fundamental rethinking of business processes to bring about dramatic improvements in performance. Answer: Process redesign Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe major approaches to sales and operations planning

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 8 Location Strategies

Section 1

The Strategic Importance of Location

1) FedEx chose Memphis, Tennessee, for its central location, or "hub," primarily because of the wide availability of labor due to the high unemployment rate in the region. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 2) Location greatly affects both fixed and variable cost. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 3) FedEx chose Memphis, Tennessee, as its U.S. hub because: A) the city is in the center of the United States, geographically. B) the airport has relatively few hours of bad weather closures. C) it needed a means to reach cities to which it did not have direct flights. D) the firm believed that a hub system was superior to traditional city-to-city flight scheduling. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 4) Which of the following statements regarding FedEx is TRUE? A) Its hub in Memphis, Tennessee, was selected because of its low cost. B) Memphis, Tennessee, is the only hub in the company's global flight network. C) FedEx believes the hub system helps reduce mishandling and delays due to better controls. D) FedEx uses a hub system in the United States, but a city-to-city network in other countries. E) Memphis is FedEx's only hub airport in the United States. Answer: C Diff: 1

5) Retail location analysis typically attempts to: A) minimize costs. B) maximize sales. C) focus more on human resources. D) avoid countries with strict environmental regulations. E) ignore exchange rates and currency risks. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 6) A location decision for a professional service organization that provides tax consulting to individual consumers would tend to have what type of focus? A) cost focus B) focus on finding very highly skilled tax professionals C) revenue focus D) environmental focus E) education focus Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 7) A location decision for a warehouse would tend to have what type of focus? A) cost focus B) speed focus C) environmental focus D) B and C E) A and B Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

8) Location decisions are often being based on which of the following? A) ports and rivers B) rail hubs C) interstate highways D) airports E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 9) FedEx schedules its aircraft using a(n) ________ system, which it credits with reducing package mishandling and delay in transit. Answer: central hub Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 10) A location decision for a warehouse would tend to have ________ and ________ focus. Answer: cost; speed (of delivery) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 11) Why does FedEx use a central hub airline network, rather than a "point-to-point" network? Describe FedEx's approach to choosing its superhub. Answer: The hub system is more centralized and allows for greater control; greater control reduces package mishandling and transit delays. Also, the hub permits service to a far greater number of points with fewer aircraft than a point-to-point network would. Their U.S. hub in Memphis reflects a need to be geographically centralized, and in a location where schedules can more reliably be kept because weather delays are minimized. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 12) State the fundamental objective of a firm's location strategy. How is this basic objective carried out by industrial or goods-producing firms? How does that differ for service firms? Answer: The fundamental objective is to maximize the benefit of location to the firm. For industrial location decisions, the focus is frequently on minimizing cost, because cost often varies dramatically from one location to another. Service location decisions often focus on maximizing revenues. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 3 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

13) Identify the three location options when demand has outgrown the current plant's capacity. Answer: (1) expanding an existing facility instead of moving, (2) maintaining current sites while adding another facility elsewhere, or (3) closing the existing facility and moving to another location. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

Section 2

Factors That Affect Location Decisions

1) The World Economic Forum has developed a list that ranks countries on "ease of doing business." Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 2) The ratio of labor cost per day to productivity, in units per day, is the labor cost per unit. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.2 Compute labor productivity Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 3) For a location decision, labor productivity must also be considered in addition to low wage rates as important criterion. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 4) Unfavorable exchange rates can offset other savings in a location decision. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 5) An example of an intangible cost, as it relates to location decisions, is quality of life and government. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 6) In location decisions, tangible costs are easier to measure than intangible costs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 5 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) Location decisions are based on many things, including costs, revenues, incentives, attitudes, intangibles, and ethical considerations. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 8) Manufacturers may want to locate close to their suppliers if the transportation of finished goods is expensive or difficult. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 9) One reason for a firm locating near its competitors is the presence of a major resource it needs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 10) Why is Singapore used as a cluster for computer hardware manufacturing? A) high traffic flows B) venture capitalists located nearby C) natural resources of land and climate D) NAFTA E) high technological penetration rates and per capita GDP Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

11) Among the following choices, an operations manager might best evaluate political risk of a country by looking at which type of country ranking? A) based on competitiveness B) based on cost of doing business C) based on corruption D) based on magnitude of government social programs E) based on average duration between presidential/prime minister elections Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 12) ________ and currency risks are to key country success factors as land costs and ________ are to key region success factors. A) Cultural issues; zoning restrictions B) Exchange rates; environmental impact C) Labor costs; exchange rates D) Land costs; air and rail systems E) Location of markets; climate Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 13) Which of the following workers is the least productive? A) $50 wages, 10 parts produced B) $10 wages, 1 part produced C) $30 wages, 5 parts produced D) $100 wages, 21 parts produced E) $500 wages, 110 parts produced Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.2 Compute labor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

14) An employee produces 10 parts during a shift in which he made $90. What is the labor content of the product? A) $9.00 B) $11.25 C) $900.00 D) $0.11 E) $10.00 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.2 Compute labor productivity AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 15) The reason fast-food restaurants often are found in close proximity to each other is: A) they enjoy competition. B) location clustering near high traffic flows. C) low cost. D) availability of skilled labor. E) all of these. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 16) Currency risk is based on what assumption? A) Firms that do not continuously innovate will lose market share. B) Values of foreign currencies continually rise and fall in most countries. C) Changing product lines by reacting to every current trend may alienate the customer base. D) The value of one dollar today is greater than the value of one dollar to be received one year from now. E) The U.S. stock market fluctuates daily. Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

17) Governmental attitudes toward issues such as private property, intellectual property, zoning, pollution, and employment stability may change over time. What is the term associated with this phenomenon? A) bureaucratic risk B) political risk C) legislative risk D) judicial risk E) democratic risk Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 18) Globalization of the location decision is the result of all EXCEPT which of the following? A) market economics B) higher quality of labor overseas C) ease of capital flow between countries D) high differences in labor costs E) more rapid, reliable travel and shipping Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 19) In location planning, environmental regulations, cost and availability of utilities, and taxes are: A) global factors. B) country factors. C) regional/community factors. D) site-related factors. E) none of these. Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

20) Which of the following is usually NOT one of the top considerations in choosing a country for a facility location? A) availability of labor and labor productivity B) exchange rates C) attitude of governmental units D) zoning regulations E) location of markets Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 21) When making a location decision at the country level, which of these would be considered? A) corporate desires B) land/construction costs C) air, rail, highway, waterway systems D) zoning restrictions E) location of markets Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 22) Which of these factors would be considered when making a location decision at the region/community level? A) government rules, attitudes, stability, incentives B) cultural and economic issues C) zoning restrictions D) environmental impact issues E) proximity to raw materials and customers Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

23) When making a location decision at the region/community level, which of these would be considered? A) government rules, attitudes, stability, incentives B) cultural and economic issues C) cost and availability of utilities D) zoning restrictions E) air, rail, highway, waterway systems Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 24) Which of these factors would be considered when making a location decision at the site level? A) government rules, attitudes, stability, incentives B) cultural and economic issues C) zoning regulations D) cost and availability of utilities E) proximity to raw materials and customers Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 25) Tangible costs include which of the following? A) climatic conditions B) availability of public transportation C) taxes D) quality and attitude of prospective employees E) zoning regulations Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

26) Intangible costs include which of the following? A) quality of prospective employees B) quality of education C) availability of public transportation D) all of these E) none of these Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 27) Which of the following statements regarding "proximity" in the location decision is FALSE? A) Service organizations find that proximity to suppliers is the most critical primary location factor. B) Manufacturers want to be near customers when their product is bulky, heavy, or fragile. C) Perishability of raw materials is a good reason for manufacturers to locate near the supplier, not the customer. D) Reduction in bulk during production is a good reason for a manufacturer to locate near the supplier. E) Clustering among fast-food chains occurs because they need to be near high traffic flows. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 28) Which of the following is the best example of the proximity rule that, for service firms, proximity to market is the most important location factor? A) Soft drinks are bottled in many local plants, where carbonated water is added to proprietary syrups that may have been shipped long distances. B) Few people will travel out of state for a routine haircut. C) Patients will travel very long distances to have their hernia surgeries performed at Shouldice Hospital. D) Furniture makers choose to locate near the source of good hardwoods, even though it means locating near other furniture manufacturers. E) Metal refiners (smelters) locate near mines to accomplish significant weight reduction near the metal's source. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

29) Location decision factors such as quality of life and government are examples of ________ costs. Answer: intangible Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 30) ________, ________, and ________ are among those key success factors that affect which country will be selected for a location decision. Answer: Political risk; cultural issues; exchange rates Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 31) Inadequate access to transportation can impact employee ________ and ________. Answer: punctuality; attendance rates Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 32) ________ occurs when competing companies locate near each other because of a critical mass of information, talent, venture capital, or natural resources. Answer: Clustering Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 33) Manufacturers may want to locate close to their ________ if the transportation of finished goods is expensive or difficult. Answer: customers Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 34) Identify five factors that have fostered globalization. Answer: Globalization has taken place because of the development of: (1) market economics; (2) better international communications; (3) more rapid, reliable travel and shipping; (4) ease of capital flow between countries; and (5) high differences in labor costs. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 13 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

35) Identify five factors that affect location decisions at the site level. Answer: Factors that affect location decisions at the site level include site size and cost; air, rail, highway, waterway systems; zoning restrictions; nearness of services/supplies needed; and environmental impact issues. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 36) What is the role of labor productivity in location decisions? Answer: Labor productivity is the number of units output per hour of labor input. For location decisions, this is more often displayed in the form of "labor content," which is the dollar labor cost per unit. Labor content provides a useful comparison in cases where wage rates and productivities vary greatly from country to country. In short, low productivity can negate low wages. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.2 Compute labor productivity Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 37) What is the impact of exchange rates on location decisions? Answer: Exchange rates fluctuate, and they can negate savings from low wage rates. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 38) Why is "quality of life" an element of intangible costs associated with location decisions? Provide an example as part of your discussion. Answer: Quality of life affects location decisions in at least one indirect way. Consider a firm that has narrowed its location to two cities. One city has an abundance of educational and recreational facilities, good hospitals and parks. The other has very little of these elements. If you were a prospective employee, in which city would you rather live? Low quality of life can drive up labor costs, and it might also have an impact on training costs and healthcare costs. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

39) "Proximity" or closeness implies that a firm should locate "close" to something. What are the three kinds of proximity described in the text? What are the basic conditions under which each is appropriate? What kinds of firms are likely to use each of these? Answer: The three are proximity to markets, proximity to suppliers, and proximity to competitors. Proximity to markets is appropriate when customers will not travel far to get the good or service, or when delivering the product to the customer is costly or difficult. Many services must be close to their markets, as most home construction. Proximity to suppliers is appropriate when raw materials are perishable, or when supplies are costly or bulky to transport. Seafood processors need to be near the docks, and smelters need to be near the mines. Proximity to competitors reflects a kind of synergy–retailers find that volume is higher when there are more competitors nearby, because this clustering brings higher traffic counts. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 40) What is it called when competing companies locate next to each other? Why do they do this? Answer: It is called clustering. In many cases, this occurs because of a critical mass of information, talent, venture capital, or natural resources. Alternately, clustering occurs because several firms close together create a larger total market than the same firms separated. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.1 Identify and explain seven major factors that affect location decisions Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

Section 3

Methods of Evaluating Location Alternatives

1) The graphic approach to locational cost-volume analysis displays the range of cost over which each location is preferable. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.4 Complete a locational cost-volume analysis graphically and mathematically Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 2) The factor-rating method can consider both tangible and intangible costs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 3) The center-of-gravity method finds the location of a centralized facility, such as a distribution center, that will minimize distribution costs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 4) The transportation model calculates an optimal shipping system between several points of supply and several outlying customers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 5) Which of the following statements regarding the center-of-gravity method is FALSE? A) It is designed to minimize the maximum possible travel distance to any of the locations. B) The optimal x- and y-coordinates are calculated separately. C) The optimal solution is unconstrained, so it could suggest a location in the middle of a body of water. D) The weights used are the quantity of goods moved to or from each location. E) The origin of the coordinate system and the scale used are arbitrary, just as long as the relative distances are correctly represented. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 16 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

6) Community attitudes, zoning restrictions, and quality of labor force are likely to be considered in which of the following location decision methods? A) transportation method B) locational cost-volume analysis C) center-of-gravity method D) simulation E) factor-rating method Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 7) Which of the following methods best considers intangible costs related to a location decision? A) crossover methods B) locational cost-volume analysis C) factor-rating method D) the transportation method E) center-of-gravity method Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 8) Evaluating location alternatives by comparing their composite (weighted-average) scores involves which of the following? A) factor-rating analysis B) cost-volume analysis C) transportation model analysis D) linear regression analysis E) crossover analysis Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

9) A clothing chain is considering two different locations for a new retail outlet. It has identified the four factors listed in the following table as the basis for evaluation and has assigned weights as shown. The manager has rated each location on each factor, on a 50-point basis, as shown under the respective columns for Barclay and Chester. Factor Factor Description 1 Average community income 2 Community growth potential 3 Availability of public transportation 4 Labor cost

Weight Barclay .25 50 .30 25 .35 40 .10 30

Chester 40 35 30 25

What is the score for Chester? A) 33.50 B) 24.50 C) 25.75 D) 27.00 E) 50.00 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 10) Which of the following is an approach to location analysis that includes both qualitative and quantitative considerations? A) locational cost-volume analysis B) factor-rating method C) transportation model D) center-of-gravity method E) make-or-buy analysis Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

11) On the crossover chart where the costs of two or more location alternatives have been plotted, the quantity at which two cost curves cross is the quantity where: A) fixed costs are equal for two alternative locations. B) variable costs are equal for two alternative locations. C) total costs are equal for all alternative locations. D) fixed costs equal variable costs for one location. E) total costs are equal for two alternative locations. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.4 Complete a locational cost-volume analysis graphically and mathematically Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 12) A full-service restaurant is considering opening a new facility in a specific city. The table below shows its ratings of four factors at each of two potential sites. Factor Weight Gary Mall Belt Line Affluence of local population .25 50 40 Traffic flow .30 40 50 Parking availability .25 25 30 Growth potential .20 30 15 The score for Gary Mall is ________ and the score for Belt Line is ________. A) 38.5; 32.75 B) 22; 24 C) 28; 33.5 D) 36.75; 35.5 E) none of these Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

13) A firm is considering two location alternatives. At location A, fixed costs would be $4,000,000 per year, and variable costs $0.30 per unit. At alternative B, fixed costs would be $3,600,000 per year, with variable costs of $0.34 per unit. If annual demand is expected to be 9 million units, which plant offers the lowest total cost? A) Plant A, because it is cheaper than Plant B for all volumes below 10,000,000 units. B) Plant B, because it is cheaper than Plant A for all volumes below 10,000,000 units. C) Plant A, because it is cheaper than Plant B for all volumes. D) Plant B, because it has the lower variable cost per unit. E) Neither Plant A nor Plant B, because the crossover point is at 9 million units. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.4 Complete a locational cost-volume analysis graphically and mathematically AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 14) The center-of-gravity method is used primarily to determine what type of locations? A) service locations B) manufacturing locations C) distribution center locations D) supplier locations E) call center locations Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 15) A regional bookstore chain wants to build a distribution center that is centrally-located for its eight retail outlets. It will most likely employ which of the following tools of analysis? A) assembly line balancing B) load-distance analysis C) center-of-gravity method D) linear programming E) locational cost-volume analysis Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

16) East Texas Seasonings is preparing to build one processing center to serve its four sources of seasonings. The four source locations are at coordinates shown below. Also, the volume from each source is provided. What is the center of gravity? X-coordinate Y-coordinate Athens, Texas 50 40 Beaumont, Texas 35 35 Carthage, Texas 25 30 Denton, Texas 30 45

Volume 100 150 200 250

A) X = 32.5; Y = 37.86 B) X = 32500; Y = 35000 C) X = 37.5; Y = 35 D) center of gravity = 28 E) X = 27.5; Y = 40 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 17) A county wants to build one centrally-located processing facility to serve the county's four recycling drop-off locations. The four drop-offs have characteristics as given in the table below. What is the approximate center of gravity of these four locations? Location X-coordinate Y-coordinate Drop-off point A 5 7 Drop-off point B 8 10 Drop-off point C 6 7 Drop-off point D 7 5

Tonnage 25 30 20 30

A) (4.75, 6.04) B) (6.62, 7.29) C) (4.25, 6.00) D) (4.90, 5.85) E) (7.55, 4.90) Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

18) Production and transportation costs are always considered in which of the following location decision methods? A) traffic counts B) transportation model C) purchasing power D) proximity of markets E) clustering Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 19) The transportation model, when applied to location analysis: A) minimizes total fixed costs. B) minimizes total production and transportation costs. C) minimizes total transportation costs. D) maximizes revenues. E) minimizes the movement of goods. Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 20) Using the factor ratings shown below, what would be the weighted score for Location B?

Factor Weight Easy access 0.20 Parking facilities 0.25 Display area 0.20 Shopper (walking) traffic 0.20 Neighborhood wealth 0.10 Neighborhood safety 0.05

A 86 72 86 94 99 96

Location B 72 77 90 86 89 85

C 90 91 90 80 81 75

A) 78.15 B) 499.00 C) 85.90 D) 83.17 E) 82.00 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

21) ________ is a technique for making an economic comparison of location alternatives. Answer: Locational cost-volume analysis Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 22) The ________ is a mathematical technique used for finding the best location for a single distribution point that services several stores or areas. Answer: center-of-gravity method Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 23) The ________ is used to determine the best pattern of shipments from several points of supply to several points of demand. Answer: transportation model Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 24) Identify the four major quantitative methods for solving location problems. Answer: Factor-rating method, locational cost-volume analysis, center-of-gravity method, and transportation model. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 25) What are the advantages and disadvantages of the use of the factor-rating method? Answer: Factor rating can handle a mix of quantitative and qualitative variables; its calculations are simple and straightforward. Factor rating is subject to sensitivity to small swings in weights and scores, and it is subject to subjectivity (different judges see different scores for same site). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

26) What kinds of location decisions are appropriate for the use of locational cost-volume analysis? Write a brief paragraph explaining how the method can assist an operations manager in choosing among alternative sites in making a location decision. Answer: Crossover analysis is appropriate when the primary focus of a location decision is cost. For each alternative site, crossover analysis constructs a total cost curve composed of a fixed cost and a variable cost that depends upon volume. Where these cost curves intersect (or cross over) is the point at which two alternatives have the same cost. The graph of the cost curves of all alternative sites will display the range of volumes over which each site has the lowest cost of all alternatives. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.4 Complete a locational cost-volume analysis graphically and mathematically Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 27) What kinds of location decisions are appropriate for the use of center-of-gravity analysis? What variable is being optimized in this analysis? Answer: The center-of-gravity technique is appropriate when the location decision must find a single centrally-located site to serve any number of outlying points; locating a distribution center to serve a dozen retail stores is an example. The analysis leads to a location that (approximately) minimizes the distribution cost (or total distance traveled) between all outlying points and the center or hub. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

28) A manufacturing company preparing to build a new plant is considering three potential locations for it. The fixed and variable costs for the three alternative locations are presented below. (a) Complete a numeric locational cost-volume analysis. (b) Indicate over what range each of the alternatives A, B, C is the low-cost choice. (c) Is any alternative never preferred? Explain. Costs Fixed ($) Variable ($ per unit)

A 2,500,000 20

B 2,000,000 23

C 3,500,000 15

Answer: B is cheapest up to 166,667 units; C is cheapest after 200,000 units. A is cheapest in between. The B-C crossover is not relevant. Thus, each alternative has an attractive range. Break-even points Option A vs. Option B Option A vs. Option C Option B vs. Option C

Units 166,667 200,000 187,500

Dollars 5,833,340 6,500,000 6,312,500

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.4 Complete a locational cost-volume analysis graphically and mathematically AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

29) A farmers' cooperative association plans to build a new sugar mill in Southwestern Louisiana. The primary objective of the mill is to provide the farmers with a place to take their crop for processing that will reduce their transportation costs. The members of the co-op believe that the center-of-gravity method is appropriate for this objective. While there are over 200 sugar cane farms in the region, they are tightly clustered around six villages. Using the data below, use the center-of-gravity method to calculate the coordinates of the best location for this mill. All mileage references use the city of Lake Charles as (0,0). Village Arceneaux Boudreaux Cancienne Darbonne Evangeline Fontenot

Miles East of Miles North of Sugar Cane Lake Charles Lake Charles tonnage 90 10 240,000 140 60 320,000 20 70 450,000 50 20 120,000 100 80 60,000 10 120 140,000

Answer: The center of gravity, weighted by the tonnage at each village cluster, is about 66.8 miles east of Lake Charles and 58.0 miles north of Lake Charles.

A B C D E F Total Average Weighted Average Median

Sugar Mill Solution Weighted # trips x-coord y-coord X multiplied Y multiplied 240. 90. 10. 21,600. 2,400. 320. 140. 60. 44,800. 19,200. 450. 20. 70. 9,000. 31,500. 120. 50. 20. 6,000. 2,400. 60. 100. 80. 6,000. 4,800. 140. 10. 120. 1,400. 16,800. 1330. 410. 360. 88,800. 77,100. 68.333 60. 66.7669 50.

665.

57,9699 60.

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

30) A clothing chain is considering two different locations for a new retail outlet. The organization has identified the four factors listed in the following table as the basis for evaluation, and it has assigned weights as shown. The manager has rated each location on each factor, on a 100-point basis (higher scores are better), as shown under the respective columns for Barclay and Chester. a. Calculate the composite score for each alternative location. b. Which site should be chosen? c. Are you concerned about the sensitivity and subjectivity of this solution? Comment. Factor Factor Description Weight Barclay Chester 1 Average community income .40 95 70 2 Community growth potential .35 70 80 3 Availability of public transportation .15 45 90 4 Labor cost .10 80 60 Answer: The higher rated site is Barclay, 77.25 to 75.5. There is a margin of less than two points, which can be sensitive to subjectivity. In addition, a small swing in weights could produce swings in scores of a few points, which could lead to reverse the findings. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 31) A manufacturing company is considering two alternative locations for a new facility. The fixed and variable costs for the two locations are found in the table below. For which volume of business would the two locations be equally attractive? If the company plans on producing 50,000 units, which location would be more attractive?

Fixed Costs Variable Costs ($ per unit)

Glen Rose $1,000,000 25

Mesquite $1,200,000 20

Answer: Crossover is at 40,000 units. Mesquite is cheaper above 40,000 units as it has the lower variable cost. Thus, for an estimated unit volume of 50,000, Mesquite should be chosen. Break-even points Option 1 vs. Option 2

Units 40,000

Dollars $2,000,000

Volume analysis at 50,000 units Option 1 Option 2 total cost $2,250,000 $2,200,000 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.4 Complete a locational cost-volume analysis graphically and mathematically AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 27 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

32) East Texas Seasonings is preparing to build one processing center to serve its four sources of seasonings. The four source locations are at coordinates shown below. Also, the volume from each source is provided. (a) Calculate the volume-weighted center of gravity. (b) Calculate the simple center of gravity (all cities weighted equally). (c) Explain why the two calculations differ.

Athens, Texas Beaumont, Texas Carthage, Texas Denton, Texas

X-coordinate Y-coordinate 30 40 20 15 55 60 20 70

Volume 100 400 150 250

Answer: The weighted center of gravity is located at X = 24,250 / 900 = 26.9, Y = 36,500 / 900 = 40.6. The simple center of gravity is located at X = 125 / 4 = 31.25. Y = 185 / 4 = 46.25. The simple center is more to the east and north than the weighted center of gravity. A partial explanation is that the heaviest tonnage is from Beaumont, which is far to the west and south. Its influence pulls the weighted center toward the west and south.

A B C D Total Average Weighted Average Median

East Texas Seasonings Solutions Weighted # trips x-coord y-coord X multiplied Y multiplied 100. 30. 40. 3,000. 4,000. 400. 20. 15. 8,000. 6,000. 150. 55. 60. 8,250. 9,000. 250. 20. 70. 5,000. 17,500. 900. 125. 185. 24,250. 36,500. 31.25 46.25 26.9444 20.

450.

40,5556 40.

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

33) Location A would result in annual fixed costs of $300,000 and variable costs of $55 per unit. Annual fixed costs at Location B are $600,000 with variable costs of $32 per unit. Sales volume is estimated to be 30,000 units per year. Which location has the lower cost at this volume? How large is its cost advantage? At what volume are the two facilities equal in cost? Answer: At 30,000 units, Location A has total costs of $1,950,000, while Location B has total costs of $1,560,000. Location B is cheaper by $390,000. The crossover occurs where 600,000 + 32X = 300,000 + 55X, or at X = 300,000 / 23 = 13,043 units. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.4 Complete a locational cost-volume analysis graphically and mathematically AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 34) Using the factor ratings shown below, determine which location alternative should be chosen on the basis of maximum composite score.

Factor Easy access Parking facilities Display area Shopper (walking) traffic Neighborhood wealth Neighborhood safety

Weight 0.20 0.25 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.05

A 86 72 86 94 99 96

Location B 72 77 90 86 89 85

C 90 91 90 80 81 75

Answer: C is best (86.6), followed by A (85.9). B is somewhat further behind (82.0). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

35) A manager has received an analysis of several cities being considered for a new order fulfillment center (warehouse) for the Shop at Home Network. The scores (scale is 10 points = best) are contained in the table below. (a) If the manager weights the factors equally, how would the locations be ranked? (b) If transportation costs and real estate costs are given weights that are triple the weights of the others, should the locations be ranked differently? Location Factor Business services Community services Real estate cost Construction costs Operating costs Business taxes Transportation costs

W 7 5 7 8 5 6 8

X 9 7 3 6 4 9 6

Y 5 6 7 5 7 6 7

Z 4 7 6 5 6 4 8

Answer: (a) The locations are ranked W, X, Y, Z with equal weights. (b) If the weights of transportation and operating costs are tripled, the locations are ranked W, Y, Z, X. Factor Business services Community services Real estate cost Construction costs Operating costs Business taxes Transportation costs Total Weighted average

Business services Community services Real estate cost Construction costs Operating costs Business taxes Transportation costs Total Weighted sum Weighted average

Weight 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7

W X Y Z 7 9 5 4 5 7 6 7 7 3 7 6 8 6 5 5 5 4 7 6 6 9 6 4 8 6 7 8 46 44 43 40 6.571 6.286 6.143 5.714

Weight 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 11

W 7 5 7 8 5 6 8

X 9 7 3 6 4 9 6

Y 5 6 7 5 7 6 7

Z 4 7 6 5 6 4 8

76 62 71 68 6.909 5.636 6.455 6.182

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

36) A telecommunications firm is planning to lay fiber optic cable from several community college distance learning sites to a central studio, in such a way that the miles of cable are minimized. Some locations require more than one set of cables (these are the loads). Where should the studio be located to accomplish the objective? College A B C D E F G

Map Coordinate (x, y) (2,10) (16,8) (4,9) (10,15) (8,1) (3,2) (2,6)

Load 3 2 4 1 3 2 1

Answer: This is a center-of-gravity problem, even though it is not about shipping tangible items. The center of gravity is at coordinates X = 6, Y = 6.875

Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Location 4 Location 5 Location 6 Location 7 Weighted Sum Weighted Average

Weight 3 2 4 1 3 2 1 16

X coord 2 16 4 10 8 3 2 96

Y coord 10 8 9 15 1 2 6 110

6.875

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

37) The owner of a millwork shop is considering three alternative locations for a new plant for building embossed-and-clad steel exterior doors for residences. Fixed and variable costs follow. Since the plant ships nationwide, revenue is assumed the same regardless of plant location. Identify the range over which each location is best.

Costs Fixed Variable

A $700,000 $28

Location B $1,000,000 $23

C $1,100,000 $20

Answer: A is cheapest from 0 to 50,000 units. C is cheapest thereafter. B can never be preferred. Break-even points Location A vs. Location B Location A vs. Location C Location B vs. Location C

Units 60,000 50,000 33,333

Dollars $2,380,000 $2,100,000 $1,766,667

38) A manufacturing firm is considering three potential locations for a new parts manufacturing facility. A consulting firm has assessed three sites based on the four factors supplied by management as critical to the location's success. Given the management-supplied factor weights and the consultant team scores, which location should be selected? Scores are based on 50 = best.

Factor Labor Climate Taxes Utilities Wages

Weight 40 20 10 30

A 35 30 25 10

Location B 45 40 20 25

C 20 40 45 25

Answer: B is clearly better than either A or C. This problem illustrates the importance of having good scores on important factors. C has scores that sum to the same amount as those of B, but they are in the wrong places. Factor Weight Labor Climate 40 Taxes 20 Utilities 10 Wages 30 Total 100 Weighted sum Weighted average

A 35 30 25 10 100 2550 25.5

B 45 40 20 25 130 3550 35.5

C 20 40 45 25 130 2800 28

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

39) Environmental Glass Products, Inc. wants to build a new centralized facility to receive household, commercial, and industrial glass for recycling. This center will be supplied by trucks coming from four "collection points," where recyclable glass is dropped off by individuals and businesses. The volume and the map coordinates for the four collection centers are shown below. Where should the collection center be located? Collection point A B C D

Load 9,000 4,000 2,000 5,000

(X,Y) Coordinates (4,8) (7,2) (4,1) (7,3)

Answer: The center should be built near coordinates (5.35, 4.85). Collection Point A B C D Sum Average Weighted Average

Weight 9,000 4,000 2,000 5,000 20,000

X coord 4 7 4 7 22 5.5

Y coord 8 2 1 3 14 3.5

5.35

4.85

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

40) A manufacturer of stamped metal auto parts has four parts factories in one city at the location coordinates shown below. Each coordinate unit represents a city block (roughly 100 meters). The yearly demand at each factory is also given. Factories Rayburn Industrial Park Port of Zavalla Henderson Mfg. Center Wax Mills Site

Demand X-Coord. Y-Coord. 9,000 20 130 3,000 60 40 5,000 70 100 16,000 90 30

Management has decided to build a new sheet metal mill, to supply these factories, at a location central to these plants. What should be the map coordinates of the new plant? Answer: The mill should be located near (65, 69). Sheet Metal Mill Solution Weighted # trips ('000) x-coord y-coord X multiplied Y multiplied Rayburn 9 20 130 180 1,170 Zavalla 3 60 40 180 120 Henderson 5 70 100 350 500 Wax Mills 16 90 30 1,440 480 Total 33 240 300 2,150 2,270 Weighted Average 65.15 68.79 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

41) A small producer of music boxes wants to move to a larger facility. Two alternative facilities have been found. Site 1 has a fixed cost of $50,000 per year, with a variable cost of $15 per unit. Site 2 has a fixed cost of $80,000 per year, but a variable cost of $11 per unit. (a) Write out the equation for total cost for each site. (b) At what volume of output would the two locations have the same total cost? (c) For what range of output would Site 1 be superior? (d) For what range of output would Site 2 be superior? Answer: (a) The equation for the total cost at site 1 is TC = 50,000 + 15X, where X is volume. The equation for total cost at Site 2 is TC = 80,000 + 11X. (b) Set these two equations equal and solve for X. 50,000 + 15X = 80,000 + 11X leads to 30,000 = 4X, then to X = 7,500. (c) Site 1 is preferred for volumes up to 7,500 units, and (d) site 2 is preferred above 7,500 units. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.4 Complete a locational cost-volume analysis graphically and mathematically AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 42) A small manufacturer is considering several locations for a new facility. They have identified four factors that they consider to be important for their location decision. They have decided to assign scores to the four factors, with a higher score indicating a more favorable location. Use the information in the following table to perform a factor rating to select the best location. Weight Wages Labor Climate Taxes Utilities

40 30 15 15

Location Location Location A B C 30 75 90 40 70 40 80 40 90 75 60 10

Answer: Location B is the preferred location. Location Location Location Weight A B C Wages 40 30 75 90 Labor Climate 30 40 70 40 Taxes 15 80 40 90 Utilities 15 75 60 10 Total 100 Weighted sum 4725 6600 6300 Weighted average 47.25 66 63 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 37 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

43) A contractor for the military is looking for a new location for a supply depot. The depot will supply four bases whose tonnage (demand) and map coordinates are shown below. If management wants the depot to have a central location, what should be its map coordinates? Bases (X,Y) Coordinates Fort Able (110, 40) Base Baker (70, 30) Camp Charlie (60, 70) Camp Delta (70, 80)

Tonnage 30,000 60,000 35,000 75,000

Answer: The depot should be located near X = 74.25, Y = 57.25. Bases Fort Able Base Baker Camp Charlie Camp Delta Sum Weighted Average

Weight 30 60 35 75 200

X coord 110 70 60 70 310

Y coord 40 30 70 80 220

X mult. 3,300 4,200 2,100 5,250 14,850

Y mult. 1,200 1,800 2,450 6,000 11,450

74.25

57.25

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

44) A highway contractor needs to locate a single supply point to provide road building materials to four projects. The four projects, which are all approximately the same magnitude, are located at the following coordinates. Coordinate units are in miles.

Project A Project B Project C Project D

X (East) 11 15 39 31

Y (North) 50 59 59 20

(a) What is the center of gravity? (b) If a single truck were sent from center-of-gravity to each project and back (four round trips), how many miles would be traveled? (Hint: use the Pythagorean Theorem C = ). Answer: (a) The supply point should be at (24.00, 47.00).

Project A Project B Project C Project D Sum Weighted Average

Weight 1 1 1 1 4

X coord 11 15 39 31 96

Y coord 50 59 59 20 188

(b)

Project A Project B Project C Project D

Distance to COG 13.34 15.00 19.21 27.89

13.34(2) + 15(2) + 19.21(2) + 27.89(2) = 150.88 total miles traveled Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

45) Every month, a distribution center will deliver 14,000 units to Retailer A at coordinates (20, 10), 12,000 units to Retailer B at coordinates (30, -15), and 20,000 units to Retailer C at coordinates (4, 4). Assuming no constraints on location, at what coordinates should the distribution center be located (rounded to two decimal places)? Answer: (15.65, 0.87), where 15.65 = [20(14) + 30(12) + 4(20)]/(14 + 12 + 20), and 0.87 = [10(14) - 15(12) + 4(20)]/(14 + 12 + 20). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 46) A school district is considering where in town to house its central office (the office must also be located at an existing school for cost reasons). If there are five schools in the district, with locations and size given in the following table, use the center-of-gravity method to determine at which school the central office should be placed to minimize the average distance between the office and students. Location

(X,Y)

A B C D E

(5,5) (0,5) (0,0) (5,0) (2,1)

Size (Enrollment) 2500 1000 10,000 4500 7500

Answer: The total number of students is (2500 + 1000 + 10,000 + 4500 + 7500) = 25,500 X = [5(2500) + 0(1000) + 0(10,000) + 5(4500) + 2(7500)]/25,500 = 1.96 Y = [5(2500) + 5(1000) + 0(10,000) + 0(4500) + 1(7500)]/25,500 = .98 Rounding these gives (X,Y) of (2,1) which is closest to school E. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

47) A school district is considering four locations for a new high school. There are four factors the district is considering (cost of land, distance to students, land size, and traffic flow). The higher the factor score, the better. The district would like to compare results using two weighting systems. The first system would give each factor equal weight and the second would give the factors weights of .4, .2, .3, and .1 respectively. Use the factor rating method to determine which location is best for each weighting system. (Note that the weights for system 1 can be anything, as long as they're equal.) Factor Cost of Land Distance to Students Land Size Traffic Flow

W(1) W(2) .25 .4 .25 .2 .25 .3 .25 .1

A 10 30 5 20

B 20 25 10 5

C 25 15 20 15

D 5 20 40 30

Answer: Applying the factor rating method gives the following weighted averages: Site A B C D

W(1) 16.25 15 18.75 23.75

W(2) 13.5 16.5 20.5 21

Thus the district should select site D under both W(1) and W(2). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.3 Apply the factor-rating method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

48) A manufacturing company is considering three expansion options. The first is to do nothing (Option A). The next is to leave the current plant open and also open a new larger plant (Option B). Finally, they could close the existing plant and open the new, larger one (Option C). Given the variable costs (VC) and fixed costs (FC) from the table below, calculate the range for which each option minimizes cost. Option A B C

FC ($) 50,000 100,000 60,000

VC ($/unit) 2 1 1.4

Answer: To solve for the crossover points, students should set the total cost functions equal for the various options. This gives the following equations 50,000 + 2x = 100,000 + x, x = 50,000 units 50,000 + 2x = 60,000 + 1.4x, x = 16,667 units 100,000 + x = 60,000 + 1.4x, x = 100,000 units To check which function is the lowest cost for a given range, students should test each function for its total cost. For example A(0) = 50000 + 2(0) = 50,000 B(0) = 100000 + 1(0) = 100,000 C(0) = 60000 + 1.4(0) = 60,000 Therefore, for the range 0 to 16,667, option A is cheapest. A(20000) = 90000 B(20000) = 120000 C(20000) = 88000 Therefore, for the range 16,667 to 50,000, option C is cheapest. A(60,000) = 170,000 B(60,000) = 160,000 C(60,000) = 144,000 Therefore, for the range 50,000 to 100,000, option C is cheapest. A(110,000) = 270,000 B(110,000) = 210,000 C(110,000) = 214,000 Therefore, for the range 100,000 or more, option B is cheapest. Combining these ranges shows that for production of under 16,667 units A is cheapest, for between 16,667 and 100,000 C is cheapest, and for 100,000 and above B is cheapest. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.4 Complete a locational cost-volume analysis graphically and mathematically AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

49) A grocery chain is deciding on where to locate its new distribution center (DC). The new DC will serve four grocery stores, each with a demand of 10,000 units. If the coordinates of the stores are (108,112), (110,50), (40, 85), and (10, 25) where should the DC be located? Suppose now that each store instead had demand of 30,000 units. Where should the DC go in this case? Answer: Since each store has the same demand, the x and y coordinates can simply be averaged and the DC will be located in the same spot for each case. X = (108 + 110 + 40 + 10)/4 = 67 Y = (112 + 50 + 85 + 25)/4 = 68 Thus the DC should be located at (67, 68) for both cases. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 50) Suppose that a bus company is deciding where to locate its central hub. There are 6 possible destinations for the buses. Suppose that the center of town will be used as the reference for describing the possible destinations. A is located 7 miles North and 3 miles East. B is located 3 miles North and 2 miles East. C is located 1 mile South and 4 miles West. D is located 2 miles North and 3 miles West. E is located exactly in the center of town. F is located 14 miles South and 5 miles East. Assume that traffic to each destination will be equal. Where should the hub go so that travel time is minimized? Answer: Since each site has the same demand the coordinates can simply be averaged. Converting the center of town to (0,0) will mean that coordinates that are labeled South become y and those labeled West become -x, while North becomes +y and East +x. Thus the location is found to be: X = (3 + 2 - 4 - 3 + 0 + 5)/6 = 0.5 Y = (7 + 3 - 1 + 2 + 0 - 14)/6 = -0.5 Converting back into direction yields 0.5 mile East and 0.5 miles South of the center of town should be the location for the hub. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.5 Use the center-of-gravity method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

Section 4

Service Location Strategy

1) Service firms choose locations based mostly on the cost of a site. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 2) Location decisions of goods-producing companies commonly use regression models to determine the importance of various location factors. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 3) Location decisions of goods-producing companies often assume that location is a major determinant of revenue. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 4) Which of the following is NOT among the eight determinants of revenue and volume for a service firm? A) quality of management B) shipment cost of finished goods C) purchasing power of the customer-drawing area D) uniqueness of the firm's and the competitors' locations E) competition in the area Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

5) Which of the following is among the eight determinants of revenue and volume for a service firm? A) uniqueness of the firm's and the competitors' locations B) quality of the competition C) quality of management D) purchasing power of the customer-drawing area E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis 6) Traffic counts and purchasing power analysis of drawing area are techniques associated with: A) locational cost-volume analysis. B) a manufacturing location decision. C) a retail or professional service location decision. D) the factor-rating method. E) the transportation model. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 7) La Quinta Inns has a competitive edge over its rivals because it: A) uses regression analysis to determine which variables most influence profitability. B) has better television advertisements. C) picks larger locations than its rivals. D) builds only along interstate highways. E) consistently receives four-star ratings for its inns. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

8) Which of the following is NOT one of the predictive variables chosen by the profitability regression model used by La Quinta Inns? A) the price of the inn B) median income levels C) the state population per inn D) the location of nearby colleges E) the number of inns in a region Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 9) Traffic counts and demographic analysis of drawing area are associated with: A) the center-of-gravity method. B) manufacturing location decisions. C) service location decisions. D) the transportation model. E) locational cost-volume analysis. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 10) The location analysis technique typically NOT employed by service organizations is: A) the factor rating method. B) the center-of-gravity method. C) purchasing power analysis of area. D) traffic counts. E) crossover charts. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

11) Which of the following is most likely to affect the location decision of a service firm rather than a manufacturing firm? A) energy and utility costs B) attitude toward unions C) parking and access D) cost of shipping finished goods E) labor costs Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 12) Which of the following is a location analysis technique typically employed by a service organization? A) purchasing power analysis B) linear programming C) queuing theory D) transportation method E) locational cost-volume analysis Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 13) A jewelry store is more likely than a jewelry manufacturer to consider ________ in making a location decision. A) transportation costs B) cost of raw materials C) appearance/image of the location D) quality of life E) taxes Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

14) Which of the following is a location analysis technique typically employed by a manufacturing organization? A) transportation method B) queuing theory C) correlation analysis and traffic counts D) simulation E) demographic analysis Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 15) Which of the following assumptions is NOT associated with strategies for goods-producing location decisions? A) Most major costs can be identified explicitly for each site. B) Focus on identifiable costs. C) High customer-contact issues are not critical. D) Intangible costs can be evaluated. E) Location is a major determinant of revenue. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 16) Which of the following is most likely to affect the location strategy of a manufacturing firm? A) appearance/image of the area B) utility costs C) purchasing power of drawing area D) competition in the area E) parking availability Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

17) Industrial firms choose locations that minimize cost, but service firms look for locations with good demographics and traffic count because these variables are indicators of good ________. Answer: revenue or volume of business Diff: 1 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 18) Location decisions of goods-producing companies often assume that location is a major determinant of ________. Answer: cost Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 19) Location decisions of service/ retail/ professional service companies often assume that location is a major determinant of ________. Answer: revenue Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 20) Service location strategies and goods-producing location strategies rely on very different sets of assumptions. What are the assumptions associated with goods-producing locations? How do these assumptions lead to a location strategy? Answer: The assumptions for goods-producing locations are: (1) location is a major determinant of cost; (2) most major costs can be identified explicitly for each site; (3) low customer contact allows focus on the identifiable costs; and (4) intangible cost can be objectively evaluated. On the basis of these assumptions, the location strategy for goods-producing firms is usually aimed at minimizing cost. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

21) How do service facility location decisions differ from industrial location decisions in terms of the techniques used to analyze them? Answer: Service location decisions tend to focus on the revenue function, whereas manufacturing/industrial location decisions tend to focus on costs. The service sector uses techniques such as regression analysis, traffic counts, demographic analysis, purchasing power analysis, and GIS. Services do share two methods with manufacturing firms: the factorweighting approach and the center-of-gravity method. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 22) Identify the four predictive variables chosen by the profitability regression model used by La Quinta Inns. Identify some that were tested but not included in the final model. Answer: The variables are: (1) the price of the inn, (2) median income levels, (3) the state population per inn, and (4) the location of nearby colleges. Some of those tested that did not have a large impact on profits include: the number of hotel rooms in the vicinity and their average room rates; local attractions such as office buildings and hospitals that drew potential customers to a 4-mile trade area; local population and unemployment rate; the number of inns in a region; and physical characteristics of the site, such as ease of access or sign visibility. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

Section 5

Geographic Information Systems

1) Using GIS software enables companies such as Saber Roofing to provide cost estimates over the phone, thus eliminating the need to send out workers to estimate costs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis AACSB: Information technology Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 2) GIS's can be very versatile — they can address elements such as crime incidence and transportation options to aid in location decisions. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis AACSB: Information technology Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 3) What describes a system that stores and displays information that can be linked to a geographic location? A) AIS B) LOC C) GLOC D) LIS E) GIS Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis AACSB: Information technology Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

4) Geographic information systems can assist the location decision by: A) automating center-of-gravity problems. B) computerizing factor-rating analysis. C) combining geography with demographic analysis. D) updating transportation method solutions. E) providing good Internet placement for virtual storefronts. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis AACSB: Information technology Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 5) Databases containing such variables as street maps, utilities, population age and income, and the software that analyzes such data for location decisions, are referred to as ________. Answer: geographic information systems or GIS Diff: 1 Objective: LO 8.6 Understand the differences between service- and industrial-sector location analysis AACSB: Information technology Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 9 Layout Strategies

Section 1

The Strategic Importance of Layout Decisions

1) Cross-training of workers results in inflexibility of facility layouts. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 2) In our increasingly short life-cycle, mass-customized world, operations managers need to consider small, moveable, and flexible equipment in layout designs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3) Which of the following is NOT one of McDonald's "seven major innovations"? A) the Happy Meal B) drive-through windows C) breakfast menus D) play areas E) self-service kiosks Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 4) The objective of layout strategy is to: A) minimize cost. B) develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm's competitive requirements. C) maximize flexibility. D) minimize space used. E) maximize worker satisfaction. Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

5) Which of the following is one of McDonald's "seven major innovations"? A) the Happy Meal B) unlimited drink refills C) secret menus D) delivery drones E) self-service kiosks Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 6) Identify McDonald's seven major innovations. Answer: The seven major innovations are indoor seating, drive-through windows, breakfast menus, play areas, the "Made by You" kitchen system, the self-service kiosk, and the 21st century look. Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 7) In what specific areas does the layout decision establish a firm's competitive priorities? Answer: Layout decisions establish a firm's competitive priorities in regard to: capacity, processes, flexibility, and cost, as well as quality of work life, customer contact, and image. Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

Section 2

Types of Layout

1) The layout approach that addresses trade-offs between space and material handling is called the warehouse layout. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 2) The ________ layout's main objective is to equalize the task time for each station. A) work cell B) fixed position C) office D) job shop E) product oriented Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3) A hospital's layout most closely resembles which of the following? A) product oriented B) work cell C) job shop D) project E) retail Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 4) What layout strategy deals with low-volume, high-variety production? A) fixed-position layout B) retail layout C) warehouse layout D) office layout E) process-oriented layout Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

5) "A special arrangement of machinery and equipment to focus on production of a single product or group of related products" describes what layout type? A) fixed-position layout B) intermittent production C) job shop D) work cell E) warehouse layout Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 6) A good layout requires determining: A) material handling equipment. B) capacity and space requirements. C) environment and aesthetics. D) cost of moving between various work areas. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 7) Which of the following best describes retail layout? A) positions workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for movement of information B) addresses the layout requirements of large, bulky projects such as ships and buildings C) seeks the best personnel and machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production D) allocates shelf space and responds to customer behavior E) deals with low-volume, high-variety production Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

8) Which of the following seeks the best personnel and machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production? A) retail layout B) fixed position layout C) process-oriented layout D) product-oriented layout E) work cell layout Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 9) The layout which positions workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to facilitate collaboration is known as ________. Answer: office layout Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 10) The layout which allocates display space and responds to customer behavior is known as ________. Answer: retail layout Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 11) The layout which addresses the layout requirements of large, bulky projects such as ships and buildings is known as ________. Answer: fixed-position layout Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.4 Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 12) To develop a good facility layout, what must be determined? Answer: You need to consider the following to determine a good layout: material handling equipment, capacity and space requirements, environment and aesthetics, flows of information, and cost of moving between various work areas. Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

13) Identify the seven fundamental layout strategies. Describe the use of each one very briefly. Answer: 1. Office layout: Positions workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for movement of information. 2. Retail layout: Allocates display space and responds to customer behavior. 3. Warehouse layout: Addresses trade-offs between space and material handling. 4. Fixed-position layout: Addresses the layout requirements of large, bulky projects such as ships and buildings. 5. Process-oriented layout: Deals with low-volume, high-variety production. 6. Work-cell layout: Arranges machinery and equipment to focus on production of a single product or a group of related products. 7. Product-oriented layout: Seeks the best personnel and machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production. Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

Section 3

Office Layout

1) The comfort, safety, and movement of information is the dominant consideration in office layouts. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 2) Deloitte & Touche solved the empty desk problem by: A) assigning permanent desks. B) implementing a "hoteling" program. C) creating open offices. D) no longer allowing employees to work from home. E) reducing the number of allowable sick days per employee. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3) Which of the following is NOT a dominant consideration in office layouts? A) comfort B) safety C) space utilization D) movement of information E) all of the above are dominant considerations Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 4) Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts? A) downsizing B) globalization C) environmental issues D) dynamic needs for space and services E) health issues Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

5) Workspace can inspire informal and productive encounters if it balances what three physical and social aspects? A) proximity, privacy, and persuasion B) privacy, persuasion, and permission C) proximity, privacy, and permission D) proximity, persuasion, and permission E) proximity, persuasion, and passion Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 6) A(n) ________ groups workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for comfort, safety, and movement of information. Answer: office layout Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 7) As companies design office space to engineer encounters between employees, the buzzwords today have been ________ and ________. Answer: serendipity; collaboration Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.1 Discuss important issues in office layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

Section 4

Retail Layout

1) One guideline for a retail layout is to locate high-draw items in different areas of the store. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 2) Category management is the categorization of facility layouts into different categories like office, warehouse, and retail layouts. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3) The main goal of retail layouts is to address trade-offs between space and material handling. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 4) One guideline for determining the arrangement and space allocation of a retail store is to place high-impulse and high-margin items around the periphery of the store. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 5) The main goal of retail layout is: A) minimizing material handling cost. B) minimizing customer confusion regarding location of items. C) minimizing storage costs. D) minimizing space required. E) maximizing profitability per square foot of floor space. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

6) Retail layouts are based on the notion that: A) handling costs should be minimized. B) storage costs should be minimized. C) average customer visit duration should be maximized. D) space used should be minimized. E) sales and profitability vary directly with customer exposure to products. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 7) Slotting fees: A) are charged by retailers to stock a product. B) can amount to as much as $50,000. C) are not a part of Walmart's business practices. D) can reduce the ability of small businesses to introduce new products. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 8) Which of the following is NOT a retail layout practice? A) Locate the high-draw items around the periphery of the store. B) Distribute power items throughout the store. C) Use end-aisle locations to maximize product exposure. D) Use prominent locations for high-impulse and high-margin items. E) All of these are retail layout practices. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

9) What is the primary reason why retailers tend to locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store? A) More shelf space for those popular items is available around the periphery. B) There will be less congestion of customers than there would be in the middle. C) This arrangement will help to maximize customer exposure to other items in the store. D) It is easier to put large advertisement signs on the outside walls right next to the items. E) This arrangement allows customers to travel through the store as quickly as possible. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 10) Which of the following does NOT support the retail layout objective of maximizing customer exposure to products? A) Locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store. B) Use prominent locations for high-impulse and high-margin items. C) Maximize exposure to expensive items. D) Use end-aisle locations. E) Convey the store's mission with the careful positioning of the lead-off department. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 11) Ambient conditions; spatial layout and functionality; and signs, symbols, and artifacts are all: A) indicators of imbalance on an assembly line. B) indicators that cross-docking has been successful. C) elements of customization in a warehouse layout. D) elements of servicescapes. E) elements of successful office layouts. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

12) The candlelit atmosphere of a fine-dining restaurant is an example of the ________ element of servicescape. A) ambient conditions B) spatial layout and functionality C) signs, symbols, and artifacts D) all of these E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 13) A(n) ________ addresses flow, allocates space, and responds to customer behavior. Answer: retail layout Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 14) ________ are charges that manufacturers pay to get their products displayed. Answer: Slotting fees Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 15) ________ refers to the physical surroundings in which a service takes place, and how they affect customers and employees. Answer: Servicescape Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 16) ________ is the use of computer software to evaluate the profitability of merchandising plans in a retail layout. Answer: Category management Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

17) The goal in a retail layout is to maximize ________. Answer: profit per square feet of store space Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 18) One guideline for determining the arrangement and space allocation of a retail store is to place high-impulse and high-margin items around the ________ of the store. Answer: periphery Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 19) What design guidelines help retail layouts to maximize customer exposure to products? Answer: 1. Locate the high-draw items around the periphery of the store. 2. Use prominent locations for high-impulse and high-margin items. 3. Distribute what are known in the trade as "power items" to both sides of an aisle, and disperse them to increase the viewing of other items. 4. Use end-aisle locations because they have a very high exposure rate. 5. Convey the mission of the store by carefully selecting the position of the lead-off department. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 20) Briefly explain what "slotting" is. What ethical issues might arise with regard to slotting? Answer: Slotting is the practice of manufacturers paying for retail shelf space. Many small firms question the legality and ethics of slotting fees, claiming the fees stifle new products, limit their ability to expand, and cost consumers money. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

21) What is a servicescape? How is it related to the retail layout problem? What are the three elements of servicescape for dealing with these human issues? Answer: Servicescape describes the physical surroundings in which a service takes place, and how they affect customers and employees. Rather than design a retail space strictly for profitability, managers must consider how the surroundings–the layout–have a humanistic effect on customers and employees. The three elements are ambient conditions; spatial layout and functionality; and signs, symbols, and artifacts. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.2 Define the objectives of retail layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

Section 5

Warehouse and Storage Layouts

1) Cross-docking processes items as they are received, and promptly moves them across the warehouse into storage locations. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 2) The objective of warehouse layout is to minimize costs associated with warehouse space. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3) A warehouse storing a variety of items lends itself to lower density than a warehouse storing a few unique items. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 4) Random stocking systems decreases facility utilization and increases labor cost. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

5) Balancing low-cost storage with low-cost material handling is important in which of the following? A) fixed-position layout B) process-oriented layout C) office layout D) repetitive and product-oriented layout E) warehouse layout Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 6) Which of the following reduces product handling, inventory, and facility costs, but requires both (1) tight scheduling and (2) accurate inbound product information? A) phantom-docking B) random stocking C) ASRS D) customizing E) cross-docking Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 7) The major problem addressed by the warehouse layout strategy is: A) minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. B) requiring frequent close contact between forklift drivers and item pickers. C) addressing trade-offs between space and material handling. D) balancing product flow from one work station to the next. E) locating the docks near a convenient access point to the closest highway. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

8) The concept of customizing in a warehouse layout: A) is possible, but it causes serious loss of oversight of the quality function. B) cannot be considered seriously in today's high efficiency factories. C) is theoretically sound, but several years away in practice. D) incorporates value-added activities in warehouses. E) locates stock wherever there is an open location. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 9) ASRS stands for which of the following? A) automated storage and retrieval system B) automated storage and recovery system C) automated scan and recognize system D) automated scan and retail system E) automated scan and retrieval system Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 10) Which of the following is TRUE of random stocking? A) Because items are stocked randomly, accurate inventory records are not necessary. B) Its results always minimize handling costs. C) Products have their own permanent storage spot. D) Each pick can be of only one product. E) None of these is true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

11) Cross-docking refers to which of the following? A) Avoid placing materials or supplies in storage by processing them as they are received. B) The same docks can be used for either incoming or outbound shipments. C) The same dock is used to unload and then reload the same truck. D) Warehouse docks are designed in the shape of a cross. E) Docks are placed in the warehouse according to the direction (north, south, east, or west) from which the truck is arriving. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 12) ________ avoids placing materials or supplies in storage by processing them as they are received for shipment. Answer: Cross-docking Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 13) With accurate records, random stocking systems can ________ facility utilization and ________ labor cost. Answer: increase; decrease Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 14) ________ is the process of using warehousing to add value to a product through modification, repair, labeling, and packaging. Answer: Customizing Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

15) In warehouse layout, we want to maximize the use of the whole building — from ________ to ________. Answer: floor; ceiling Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 16) What is cross-docking? What are some of its benefits for manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and retailers such as Walmart? Answer: Cross-docking avoids placing materials or supplies in storage by processing them as they are received. In a manufacturing facility, product is received directly by the assembly line. In a distribution center, labeled and presorted loads arrive at the shipping dock for immediate rerouting, thereby avoiding formal receiving, stocking/storing, and order-selection activities. Because these activities add no value to the product, their elimination is 100% cost savings. For retailers such as Walmart, cross-docking reduces distribution costs and speeds restocking of stores, thereby improving customer service. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.3 Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS, crossdocking, and random stocking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

Section 6

Fixed-Position Layout

1) The dominant problem associated with the fixed-position layout is that workers are fixed in position, and they cannot be reassigned. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.4 Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 2) Many home builders are moving from a fixed-position layout strategy to one that is more product oriented in an attempt to add efficiency. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.4 Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3) The fixed-position layout would be MOST appropriate in which of the following settings? A) a fast-food restaurant B) a doctor's office C) a casual dining restaurant D) a cruise ship assembly facility E) a washing machine assembly line Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.4 Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 4) For which of the following operations would a fixed-position layout be MOST appropriate? A) assembling automobiles B) producing TV sets C) constructing a highway tunnel D) refining of crude oil E) running an insurance agency Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.4 Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

5) Because problems with fixed-position layouts are so difficult to solve well onsite, operations managers: A) virtually never employ this layout strategy. B) utilize this approach only for construction projects such as bridges and office towers. C) increase the size of the site. D) often complete as much of the project as possible off site. E) utilize this layout only for defense contractors. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.4 Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 6) Which of the following is NOT one of the factors complicating the techniques for addressing the fixed-position layout? A) The volume of materials needed is dynamic. B) At different stages of a project, different materials are needed; therefore, different items become critical as the project develops. C) Takt times at workstations are dynamic. D) There is limited space at virtually all sites. E) All of these are complicating factors. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.4 Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 7) The project remains in one place and workers and equipment come to that one work area in a(n) ________ layout. Answer: fixed-position Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.4 Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 8) The techniques for addressing the fixed-position layout are complicated by what three factors? What is an alternative strategy to address these? Answer: (1) There is limited space at virtually all sites. (2) At different stages of a project, different materials are needed; therefore, different items become critical as the project develops. (3) The volume of materials needed is dynamic. An alternative strategy is to complete as much of the project as possible off site. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.4 Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 21 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

Section 7

Process-Oriented Layout

1) A process-oriented layout is the traditional way to support a standardized single product strategy. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 2) Job lots are groups or batches of parts processed together. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3) Process-oriented layouts typically have low levels of work-in-process inventory. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 4) The most common tactic to arrange departments in a process-oriented layout is to maximize the takt time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 5) The disadvantages of a process-oriented layout come from the use of specialized equipment. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 6) In a Muther's Grid, 2 departments that share a code "O" or "U" would be placed in close proximity to each other.. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 22 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) Which type of layout features departments or other functional groupings in which similar activities are performed? A) process-oriented B) product-oriented C) fixed-position D) mass production E) unit production Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 8) One of the major advantages of process-oriented layouts is: A) high equipment utilization. B) large work-in-process inventories. C) flexibility in equipment and labor assignment. D) smooth and continuous flow of work. E) small work-in-process inventories. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 9) The main issue in designing process-oriented layouts concerns the relative positioning of: A) safety devices. B) departments or work centers. C) raw materials. D) entrances, loading docks, etc. E) supervisors to their employees. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

10) Which of the following is NOT an information requirement for solving a load-distance problem to design a process layout? A) a list of departments or work centers B) a projection of work flows between the work centers C) the distance between locations D) a list of product cycle times E) the cost per unit of distance to move loads Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 11) The major problem addressed by the process-oriented layout strategy is: A) the movement of material to the limited storage areas around the site. B) how to design a continuous flow process. C) the provision of low-cost storage with low-cost material handling. D) minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. E) balancing product flow from one work station to the next. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 12) The most common tactic followed in process-layout planning is to arrange departments or work centers so they: A) minimize the cost of skilled labor. B) maximize the machine utilization. C) are equally allocated within the available space. D) minimize the costs of material handling. E) produce a perfectly balanced assembly line. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

13) A big advantage of a process-oriented layout is: A) its flexibility in equipment and labor assignments. B) its low cost. C) the simplified scheduling problem presented by this layout strategy. D) the ability to employ low-skilled labor. E) its high equipment utilization. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 14) The disadvantages of process-oriented layout come from: A) the use of special purpose equipment. B) machine maintenance, which tends to seriously degrade the capacity of the entire system. C) the use of specialized material handling equipment. D) the need for stable demand. E) the general-purpose use of the equipment. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 15) The typical goal used when developing a process-oriented layout strategy is to: A) minimize the distance between adjacent departments. B) minimize the material handling costs. C) maximize the number of different tasks that can be performed by an individual machine. D) minimize the level of operator skill necessary. E) maximize job specialization. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

16) A process layout problem consists of 3 departments, each of which can be assigned to one of three rooms. The number of different solutions to this problem is ________, although all of them may not have different material handling costs. A) 6 B) 3 C) 16 D) 9 E) unknown Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 17) Solving a load-distance problem for a process-oriented layout requires that: A) the difficulty of movement varies for all possible paths. B) pickup and set-down costs be constant from department to department. C) the cost to move a load be the same for all possible paths. D) takt time be less than 1. E) Proplanner software examines all possible department configurations. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

18) There are three work centers (A, B, and C) in a factory that can each fit into any of three spaces (1, 2, and 3) off the corridor behind the processing equipment. The distance from 1-2 is 10 feet, 2-3 is 30 feet, and 1-3 is 40 feet. The matrix of work (trips per day) at the three centers are shown in the following table. Assume that each trip must be a round-trip (from 1 to 2 and back, for example). Find the optimal assignment that minimizes distance traveled.

A B C

A --

B 20 --

C 50 30 --

A) A-1, B-2, C-3 B) A-2, B-1, C-3 C) A-3, B-2, C-1 D) A-2, B-3, C-1 E) A-1, B-3, C-2 Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 19) The tool that can be used for designing facility layouts when quantitative load data is not available or easily obtainable is: A) AON Diagram. B) swim lane map. C) Muthers Grid. D) Gannt Chart. E) poka yoke diagram. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

20) Departments A, B, C, and D need to be assigned to four rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4. These rooms are arranged in a row, in that order, with 12 meters between each. The departmental workflows are contained in the table below. What is the material handling total of assigning A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4?

Dept. A Dept. B Dept. C Dept. D

Flow Matrix Dept. A Dept. B 0 30 5 0 0 10 10 25

Dept. C 50 50 0 0

Dept. D 20 20 40 0

A) 4,980 B) 415 C) 3,120 D) 3,840 E) 2,520 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

21) An insurance claims processing center has six work centers, any of which can be placed into any of six physical departmental locations. Call the centers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and the departments A, B, C, D, E, and F. The current set of assignments is A-3, B-1, C-6, D-2, E-4, and F-5. The (symmetric) matrix of departmental distances, in meters is shown below.

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 --

2 5 --

3 30 40 --

4 20 15 25 --

5 15 10 20 10 --

6 20 10 5 35 5 --

The matrix of work flow (estimated trips per day) among centers is shown below. A B C D E F A -15 20 0 30 0 B 20 -50 0 160 10 C 0 50 -30 0 30 D 30 60 20 -70 0 E 40 0 0 10 -60 F 0 0 30 20 50 -The firm estimates that each trip costs approximately $3. What is the cost of the current assignment? A) 36,150 B) 6,725 C) 20,175 D) 2,415 E) 39,150 Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 22) ________ layouts deal with low-volume, high-variety production with like machines and equipment grouped together. Answer: Process-oriented Diff: 1 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 29 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

23) The tool that can be used for designing facility layouts when quantitative load data is not available or easily obtainable is ________. Answer: Muthers Grid Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 24) Explain how a load-distance model helps solve problems in process layout. Answer: The problem in process layout is to arrange departments or work centers so as to minimize the costs of material handling. The load-distance model calculates the amount shipped multiplied by the cost per load of these movements from department to department, and so it can find that set of departmental space assignments that minimizes the aggregate material handling cost. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

25) Departments A, B, C, and D need to be assigned to four rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4. These rooms are arranged in a row, in that order, with 20 meters between each. The departmental workflows are contained in the table below. (a) What is the material handling total of assigning A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4? (b) What is the material handling total of assigning A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2?

Dept. A Dept. B Dept. C Dept. D

Flow Matrix Dept. A Dept. B 0 30 5 0 0 10 10 25

Dept. C 50 40 0 0

Dept. D 20 20 40 0

Answer: (a) The material handling total of A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 is 8100. Details: 1-2 (A-B): 20 × 30 + 20 × 5 = 700; 1-3 (A-C): 40 × 50 + 40 × 0 = 2000; 1-4 (A-D): 60 × 20 + 60 × 10 = 1800; 2-3 (B-C): 20 × 40 + 20 × 10 = 1000; 2-4 (B-D): 40 × 20 + 40 × 25 = 1800; and 3-4 (C-D): 20 × 40 + 20 × 0 = 800. The sum of these six elements is 8100. (b) The material handling total of A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2 is 8500. Details: 1-2 (A-D): 20 × 20 + 20 × 10 = 600; 1-3 (A-B): 40 × 30 + 40 × 5 = 1400; 1-4 (A-C): 60 × 50 + 60 × 0 = 3000; 2-3 (B-D): 20 × 20 + 20 × 25 = 900; 2-4 (C-D):40 × 40 + 40 × 0 = 1600; and 3-4 (B-C): 20 × 40 + 20 × 10 = 1000. These six elements sum to 8500. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

26) There are three work centers (A, B, and C) behind the financial aid counter at a nearby university. They can each fit into any of three office spaces (1, 2, and 3) off the corridor behind the desk. There is no student contact in these areas, only workers. The distance 1-2 is 20 feet, 2-3 is 40 feet, and 1-3 is 60 feet. The matrix of work (trips per day) at the three centers are shown in the following table. Assume that each trip must be a round-trip (from 1 to 2 and back, for example).

A B C

A -35 30

B 20 -10

C 30 25 --

(a) How many possible assignments are there? List them. (b) Calculate the total distance traveled in each of these assignments. (c) Which assignment minimizes distance traveled? Answer: (a) There are 3! = 6 assignments, listed in the table below. (b) The cost, in feet, of each assignment appears in the table below. (c) The lowest cost assignment is A-2, B-3, C-1. A 1 1 2 2 3 3

B 2 3 1 3 1 2

C 3 2 3 1 2 1

Cost 12,200 11,800 11,200 11,000 12,800 13,000

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

27) An insurance claims processing center has six work centers, any of which can be placed into any of six physical departmental locations. Call the centers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and the departments A, B, C, D, E, and F. The current set of assignments is A-3, B-1, C-6, D-2, E-4, and F-5. The (symmetric) matrix of departmental distances, in meters, is shown below.

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 --

2 5 --

3 30 40 --

4 20 15 50 --

5 15 10 20 10 --

6 20 10 5 35 5 --

The matrix of work flow (estimated trips per day) among centers is shown below.

A B C D E F

A -20 0 30 40 0

B 15 -50 60 0 0

C 20 50 -20 0 30

D 0 0 30 -10 20

E 30 160 0 70 -50

F 0 10 30 0 60 --

The firm estimates that each trip costs approximately $4. What is the cost of the current assignment? Answer: Load-distance = AB: 30(35) + AC: 5(20) + AD: 40(30) + AE: 50(70) + AF: 20(0) + BC: 20(100) + BD: 5(60) + BE: 20(160) + BF: 15(10) + CD: 10(50) + CE: 35(0) + CF: 5(60) + DE: 15(80) + DF: 10(20) + EF: 10(110) = 1050 + 100 + 1200 + 3500 + 0 + 2000 + 300 + 3200 + 150 + 500 + 0 + 300 + 1200 + 200 + 1100 = 14,800 meters. The current assignment costs: 14,800($4) = $59,200. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

28) An airport is trying to balance where to place the three subgroups (local (A), regional (B), and national (C)) for an airline. The distance between terminals and the number of trips that travelers make between subgroups for flight connections per day are listed. Find the assignment that minimizes the distance travelers must walk. Airline Trips to A Trips to B Trips to C

A -90 100

B 80 -60

C 100 70 --

Terminal Distance to Terminal 1 Distance to Terminal 2 Distance to Terminal 3

1 -3000 5000

2 3000 -7000

3 5000 7000 --

Answer: There are 6 possible assignments and the distance traveled for each scenario is 170(Distance A-B) + 130(Distance C-B) + 200(Distance A-C) = total distance. A(1)-B(2)-C(3) = 170(3000) + 130(7000) + 200(5000) = 2420K A(1)-B(3)-C(2) = 170(5000) + 130(7000) + 200(3000) = 2360K A(2)-B(1)-C(3) = 170(3000) + 130(5000) + 200(7000) = 2560K A(2)-B(3)-C(1) = 170(7000) + 130(5000) + 200(3000) = 2440K A(3)-B(1)-C(2) = 170(5000) + 130(3000) + 200(7000) = 2640K A(3)-B(2)-C(1) = 170(7000) + 130(3000) + 200(5000) = 2580K Subgroup A should be assigned terminal 1, subgroup B to terminal 3, and subgroup C to terminal 2 to minimize the distance travelers must go. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.5 Explain how to achieve a good process-oriented facility layout AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

Section 8

Focused Facilities

1) The takt time is the total time required to complete a process from start to finish. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 2) One of the disadvantages of work cells is decreased equipment and machinery utilization. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3) The work cell improves layouts by reducing both floor space and direct labor cost. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 4) A focused work center is well suited to the production of a family of similar products that have a reasonably stable demand. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 5) Work cells require a high level of training, flexibility, and empowerment of employees. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 6) One of the advantages of work cells is reduced investment in machinery and equipment. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

7) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of work cells? A) reduced direct labor cost B) decreased equipment and machinery utilization C) heightened sense of employee participation D) reduced raw material and finished goods inventory E) reduced investment in machinery and equipment Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 8) Mathematically, takt time is: A) total work time available divided by units required. B) units required divided by workers required. C) a fictional time increment similar to a therblig. D) workers required divided by total operation time required. E) units required divided by total work time available. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 9) Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements of cellular production? A) testing (poka-yoke) at each station in the cell B) adequate volume for high equipment utilization C) a high level of training, flexibility, and empowerment of employees D) being self-contained, with its own equipment and resources E) identification of families of products, often through the use of group technology codes or equivalents Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

10) A ________ is also called a plant within a plant. A) work cell B) job shop C) focused work center D) focused factory E) cross-docking facility Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 11) The separate plants that produce seat belts, fuel tanks, and exhaust systems for Toyota are: A) work cells B) job shops C) focused work centers D) focused factories E) random stocking warehouses Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 12) A work cell is required to make 500 computerized diagnostic assemblies (for installation into hybrid automobiles) each day. The cell currently works a ten-hour shift, of which 7 hours are available for productive work. What is takt time for this cell (in seconds)? A) 96 B) 50.4 C) 46.15 D) 57.6 E) 11.3 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 13) A(n) ________ is a special product-oriented arrangement of machines and personnel in what is ordinarily a process-oriented facility. Answer: work cell Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

14) ________ is the pace (frequency) of production necessary (time per unit) to meet customer orders. Answer: Takt time Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 15) An arrangement of machines and personnel that focuses on making a single product or family of related products with similar routings is known as a(n) ________. Answer: work cell Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 16) The separate plants that produce seat belts, fuel tanks, and exhaust systems for Toyota are known as ________. Answer: focused factories Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 17) "Having a focused work center is like having a plant within a plant." Discuss. Include in your discussion what conditions make focused work centers appropriate. Answer: A focused work center moves production to a large work cell that remains part of the present facility. A focused work center may be appropriate when a firm has identified a family of similar products that have a large and stable demand. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 18) Why do work cells increase the utilization of equipment and machinery? Answer: Work cells increase the utilization of equipment and machinery because of better scheduling and faster material flow. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

19) What are the advantages of focused factories? Answer: Focused factories are better able to stay in tune with their customers, produce quality products, and operate at higher margins. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 20) Identify the four requirements for cellular production. Answer: (1) identification of families of products, often through the use of group technology codes or equivalents; (2) a high level of training, flexibility, and empowerment of employees; (3) being self-contained, with its own equipment and resources; (4) testing (poka-yoke) at each station in the cell Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 21) A work cell is required to make 500 computerized diagnostic assemblies (for installation into hybrid automobiles) each day. The cell currently works an eight hour shift, of which 7.5 hours is available for productive work. What is takt time for this cell? Answer: Takt time = 450 minutes / 500 units required = 0.9 minutes Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 22) A work cell is scheduled to build 120 digital light processor (DLP) assemblies each week. These assemblies are later installed into home theater projection systems. The work cell has 6.5 hours of productive work each day, five days per week. What is takt time for this cell? Answer: The cell has 6.5 × 5 = 32.5 hours (or 1950 minutes) of work time each week. Takt time = 1950 / 120 = 16.25 minutes. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

23) A work cell is required to make 80 computerized diagnostic assemblies (for installation into hybrid automobiles) each day. The cell currently works an eight-hour shift, of which seven hours are available for productive work. These assemblies require five operations, with times of 1.0, 1.8, 2.4, 2.5, and 1.4 minutes each. What is takt time for this cell? Answer: Takt time = 420 minutes / 80 units = 5.25 minutes. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 24) A work cell is required to make 210 computerized diagnostic assemblies (for installation into hybrid automobiles) each day. The cell currently works an eight hour shift, of which seven hours is available for productive work. These assemblies require five operations. Standard times for these operations are: Operation A, 1.5 minutes, B, 1.8 minutes, C, 2.4 minutes, D, 2.5 minutes, and E, 1.4 minutes. What is takt time for this cell? Answer: Takt time = 420 / 210 = 2 minutes/unit. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 25) Brandon's computer shop sells most of its computers to a high-end customized online retailer and sales are steady at 400 per month. A single work cell produces the computers. To produce the computer, three operations are required. First the parts must be assembled, next software must be installed, and finally the computer must be safely packed and labeled for shipping. These operations take 1 hour, 3 hours, and 1 hour, respectively. If there are 8 available work hours each day and the shop operates 20 days per month find the takt time. Answer: Takt time = (8 hours/day ∗ 20 days/month)/(400 units/month) = .40 hours per computer (or 24 minutes) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.6 Define work cell and the requirements of a work cell AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

Section 9

Repetitive and Product-Oriented Layout

1) A fabrication line and an assembly line are both types of repetitive and product-focused layout that utilize workstations. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 2) The biggest disadvantage of a product layout is the high variable cost per unit. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 3) The minimum number of workstations depends upon the set of task times and the precedence chart, but not the number of units scheduled. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 4) A product requires 24 separate tasks, and the sum of those task times is 14 minutes. If the cycle time is 2 minutes, then a maximum of 5 workstations will be needed. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 5) If the schedule calls for the production of 80 units per day and 480 minutes of production time are available per day, the cycle time would be 6 minutes. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

6) Product-oriented layouts tend to have low levels of work-in-process inventories. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 7) One drawback of a product-oriented layout is that work stoppage at any one point ties up the whole operation. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 8) Cycle time is the minimum time that the product is needed at each workstation. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 9) Heuristics provide solutions to a problem; however, they do not guarantee an optimal solution. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 10) Which one of the following is NOT common to repetitive and product-oriented layouts? A) a high rate of output B) specialized equipment C) ability to adjust to changes in demand D) low unit costs E) standardized products Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

11) A product-oriented layout would be MOST appropriate for which one of the following businesses? A) fast-food B) steel making C) insurance sales D) clothing alterations E) a grocery store Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 12) The assumptions necessary for a successful product-oriented layout include all EXCEPT which of the following? A) adequate volume for high equipment utilization B) standardized product C) volatile product demand D) adequately standardized supplies of raw materials and components E) All of these are appropriate assumptions. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 13) Which of the following is TRUE regarding fabrication lines? A) They are the same thing as assembly lines. B) They are the same thing as focused factories. C) They are a special type of process-oriented layout. D) They are usually machine-paced as opposed to worker-paced. E) They require completely different line balancing techniques than do assembly lines. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

14) The central problem in product-oriented layout planning is: A) minimizing material handling within workstations. B) minimizing labor movement between workstations. C) equalizing the space allocated to the different workstations. D) maximizing equipment utilization. E) minimizing the imbalance in the workloads among workstations. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 15) Which of the following is a disadvantage of product-oriented layout? A) There is a lack of flexibility necessary for handling a variety of products. B) High volume is required because of the large investment needed to establish the process. C) Work stoppage at any one point can tie up the whole operation. D) There is a lack of flexibility necessary for handling a variety of production rates. E) All of these are disadvantages of product-oriented layouts. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 16) Which of the following is one of the main advantages of a product-oriented layout? A) high customer exposure rates B) employability of highly skilled labor C) high flexibility D) low capital cost E) low variable cost per unit Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

17) In a product-oriented layout, what is the process of deciding how to assign tasks to workstations? A) station balancing B) process balancing C) task allocation D) assembly-line balancing E) work allocation Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 18) In assembly-line balancing, the theoretical minimum number of workstations is: A) the ratio of the sum of all task times to cycle time. B) always (when a fraction) rounded upward to the next larger integer value. C) not always possible to reach when tasks are actually assigned to stations. D) all of these. E) none of these. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 19) In assembly-line balancing, cycle time (the ratio of available production time to scheduled production) is the: A) minimum time that a product is allowed at each workstation. B) maximum time that a product is allowed at each workstation. C) inverse of the minimum number of workstations needed. D) sum of all the task times divided by the maximum number of workstations. E) equivalent of the maximum task time among all tasks. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

20) A production line is to be designed to make 400 El-More dolls per day. Each doll requires 11 activities totaling 16 minutes of work. The factory operates 600 minutes per day. What is the required cycle time for this assembly line (in minutes)? A) 0.50 B) 1.50 C) 2.00 D) 5,500.00 E) 4.26 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 21) A production line is to be designed for a job with four tasks. The task times are 2.4 minutes, 0.4 minutes, 0.9 minutes, and 2.7 minutes. After line balancing, the largest possible assigned cycle time is ________ minutes, and the smallest possible assigned cycle time is ________ minutes. A) 1.8; 1.4 B) 1.6; 0.4 C) 6.4; 2.4 D) 2.7; 0.4 E) 6.4; 2.7 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 22) Cycle time is computed as: A) desired output divided by the daily operating time. B) daily operating time divided by the product of desired output and the sum of job times. C) the product of desired output and the sum of job times divided by daily operating time. D) daily operating time divided by the scheduled output. E) 1.00 minus station time. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

23) Production time available per day is 420 minutes. Scheduled production is 140 units per day. What is the required cycle time (in minutes)? A) 3 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 24) A production line is to be designed for a product whose completion requires 20 minutes of work. The factory operates 480 minutes per day. Can an assembly line with five workstations make 80 units per day? A) yes, but 6 workstations would be preferable to balance the line B) yes, but four workstations would be sufficient C) no, it will fall short even with a perfectly balanced line D) no, because the line's efficiency is very low E) cannot be determined from the information given Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 25) Production time available per day is 480 minutes. The schedule calls for the production of 60 units per day. Each unit of the product requires 30 minutes of work. What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 E) 6 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 47 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

26) Which of the following is NOT a heuristic rule for assigning tasks to workstations in a product layout? A) longest tasks first B) in order of most number of following tasks C) median tasks first D) shortest tasks first E) in accordance with positional weight Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 27) If a layout problem is solved by use of heuristics, this means that: A) there is no other way to solve the problem. B) no computer software is available. C) the problem has only a few alternatives to evaluate. D) no optimum solution exists. E) a satisfactory, but not necessarily optimal, solution is acceptable. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 28) Which of the following is a common heuristic for assembly line balancing? A) first come, first served B) least preceding tasks C) earliest due date first D) ranked positional weight E) most preceding tasks Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

29) An assembly line consists of 21 tasks grouped into 5 workstations. The sum of the 21 task times is 90 minutes. The largest assigned cycle time is 20 minutes. What is the efficiency of this line? A) 4.2 percent B) 17 percent C) 85 percent D) 100 percent E) 90 percent Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 30) An assembly line consists of 200 tasks grouped into 20 workstations. The sum of all task times is 100 minutes. The largest assigned cycle time is 8 minutes. What is the efficiency of this line? A) 62.5 percent B) 21.5 percent C) 82 percent D) 100 percent E) 75 percent Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 31) A(n) ________ line is a machine-paced product-oriented facility for building components. Answer: fabrication Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 32) ________ is the maximum time that the product is allowed at each workstation. Answer: Cycle time Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 49 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

33) Explain what the purpose of assembly-line balancing is. Describe briefly how it is done. Answer: Assembly-line balancing attempts to put equal amounts of work into each of the workstations that assemble a product. The technique begins with a task list and precedence chart; to this is added demand data, from which cycle time can be computed. This is the maximum time that a product is allowed at each workstation. Then the theoretical number of workstations is calculated. Each required task is then assigned into a workstation, often based on one of the five common heuristic rules. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 34) Identify the formulas for the following terms that occur in assembly line balancing: (1) cycle time, (2) minimum number of workstations, and (3) efficiency. Answer: (1) Cycle time = Production time available per day / Units required per day; (2) Minimum number of workstations = The total of all task times for the product / Cycle time (3) Efficiency = The total of all task times for the product / [(Actual # of workstations)(Largest assigned cycle time)] Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 35) Identify the five common layout heuristics used to assign tasks to workstations in assemblyline balancing. Answer: (1) longest task (operation) time; (2) most following tasks; (3) ranked positional weight; (4) shortest task (operation) time; (5) least number of following tasks Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

36) Assembly line balancing has just been used to solve a product layout problem. Two solutions look especially attractive to the plant managers. Both solutions make the same output per day, and both have the same number of workstations. The managers were going to break the tie by looking at line efficiency, but discovered that both lines had the same efficiency as well. Should they have been surprised at this? Explain. Answer: No, they should not be surprised. Efficiency is the ratio of actual work needed per unit to time available. Work needed is clearly the same in both cases as the product is the same. Work available is also the same, since both lines have the same number of stations and the same maximum assigned cycle time (which determines daily output). Once cycle time and number of stations are known, so is efficiency, no matter what tasks are assigned to what stations within that framework. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 37) What are the advantages and disadvantages of product-oriented layouts? Answer: The advantages of a product-oriented layout are: • The low variable cost per unit usually associated with high-volume, standardized products • Low material handling costs • Reduced work-in-process inventories • Easier training and supervision • Rapid throughput The disadvantages are: • The high volume required because of the large investment needed to establish the process • Work stoppage at any point can tie up the whole operation. • The process flexibility necessary for a variety of products and production rates can be a challenge. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.7 Define product-oriented layout Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

38) Develop a solution for the following line balancing problem, allowing a cycle time of 5 minutes. (a) Draw the precedence diagram for the set of tasks. (b) Calculate the theoretical minimum number of workstations. (c) Balance this line using the longest task time heuristic. (d) What tasks are assigned to which stations? (e) Does the solution have the minimum number of stations? Explain. (f) How much idle time is there, summed over all workstations? (g) What is the efficiency of this line? Work Task A B C D E F G

Task Time (seconds) 70 160 190 60 170 100 190

Task Predecessor(s) -A B -C, D B, D E, F

Answer: (a) See below. (b) The theoretical minimum number of workstations is 3. (c) & (d) Balance places ABDF in station 1, C in station 2, E in station 3, and G in station 4. (e) The solution uses four stations, not three. (f) The POM for Windows solution is shown below. Idle time is distributed 10, 180, 60, and 110 per station. (g) There are 360 seconds of idle time in the system. Efficiency is 70.0%.

Station

Task

Time (seconds)

A B D C F E G

70 160 60 190 100 170 190

300 1200 940 260 78.33% 21.67% 4

Seconds seconds/cycle seconds/unit seconds/cycle

2 3 4 Summary Statistics Cycle time Time allocated (cycle time * #) Time needed (sum of task times) Idle time (allocated-needed) Efficiency (needed/allocated) Balance Delay (1-efficiency) Min (theoretical) # of stations

Time left Ready (seconds) tasks A,D 230 D,B 70 D,C 10 C,F 110 F,E 10 E 130 G 110

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 53 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

39) An assembly line has been designed to make battery-powered beverage mixers. Task details are shown in the table below: Station

Task Assigned

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 3; 4 2; 5; 6 7 8 9; 10; 11

Task Time (minutes) 3.0 1.5; 2.0 1.5; 1.5; 2.0 3.0 2.5 2.0; 1.0; 1.0

(a) What is the assigned cycle time (in minutes)? (b) What is the maximum output rate of this line in mixers per hour? (c) What is the total idle time per cycle? (d) What is the assembly line's efficiency? Answer: Cycle time is 5.0 minutes (governed by station 3). Maximum output is 60/5 = 12.0 units per hour. Idle time is 2.0 + 1.5 + 0.0 + 2.0 + 2.5 + 1 = 9.0 minutes. Efficiency is 21/30 = 70%. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

40) Cyclone Appliances has developed a new European-style convection oven that will be made on an assembly line. The schedule requires 100 ovens in an 8-hour day. The assembly includes seven tasks. The table below indicates the performance time and the sequence requirements for each task. Task A B C D E F G

Performance Time (minutes) 1 2 3 2 4 1 2

Task must follow Task listed below A B B C, D E F

(a) What is the cycle time for this assembly operation? (b) What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations? (c) Draw the precedence diagram. Answer: (a) The cycle time is 480 minutes per day/100 ovens = 4.8 minutes/oven. (b) The theoretical minimum number of workstations is the sum of all task times, 15 minutes, divided by the cycle time, 4.8 minutes; 15/4.8 = 3.125 or 4 workstations. (c) The precedence diagram appears below.

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

41) An electronics manufacturer makes remote control devices for interactive-cable-TV systems. The following assembly tasks must be performed on each device. Task Description Predecessor(s) Time (min.) A Place circuit into circuit frame -0.50 B Solder circuit connections to central circuit control A 0.70 C Place circuit assembly in device frame B 0.40 D Attach circuit assembly to device frame C 0.30 E Place and attach display to frame -0.30 F Place and attach keypad to frame -0.20 G Place and attach top body of device to frame E, F 0.35 H Place and attach battery holder to frame D 0.40 I Place and attach bottom body of device to frame G, H 0.60 J Test device I 0.30 (a) Draw the precedence diagram for this problem. (b) What is the sum of the task times? (c) What cycle time will allow the production of 200 units over a ten-hour day? (d) What is the theoretical number of workstations needed? (e) Balance this assembly line using the heuristic most following tasks and the heuristic longest operation time. (f) How do these two solutions differ? Which do you prefer; why?

Answer: The sum of the task times is 4.05 minutes. The cycle time for 200 units output is 600/200 = 3 minutes. The theoretical minimum number of stations is 4.05/3 = 1.35 or 2. Both solutions use two stations and have 67.5% efficiency–no preference.

Most Following Tasks Station 1: A, B, C, E, F, D, G; idle time = 0.25 Station 2: H, I, J; idle time = 1.70 Longest Operation Time Station 1: A, B, C, E, D, H, F; idle time = 0.20 Station 2: G, I, J; idle time = 1.75 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

42) A company is designing a product layout for a new product. It plans to use this production line eight hours a day in order to meet a schedule of 300 units per day. The tasks necessary to produce this product are detailed in the table below. Task

Predecessor

A B C D E F

-A --B, D C, E

Time (seconds) 55 46 21 22 70 20

(a) Draw the network described in the table. (b) Without regard to a production schedule, what is the minimum possible cycle time (in seconds) for this situation; what is the maximum? (c) What is the required cycle time (in seconds) in order to meet the schedule? (d) What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations needed to meet the schedule? (e) Balance this line using longest processing time. (f) What is the efficiency of the balance obtained in part e?

Answer: The network diagram appears below. Minimum cycle time is 70 seconds (the longest task time); maximum cycle time is 234 seconds (sum of the task times). Required cycle time is 480/300 = 1.6 minutes or 96 seconds. The theoretical minimum number of stations required is at least 234/96 = 2.46 or 3.

Station

Task

A D B C E F

2 3

Time left Time (seconds) (seconds) Ready tasks A,C,D 55 41 C,D,B 22 19 C,B 46 50 C,E 21 29 E 70 26 F 20 6

Summary Statistics Cycle time 96 Seconds Time allocated (cycle time * #) 288 seconds/cycle Time needed (sum of task times) 234 seconds/unit Idle time (allocated-needed) 54 seconds/cycle Efficiency (needed/allocated) 81.25% Balance Delay (1-efficiency) 18.75% Min (theoretical) # of stations 3 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

43) You have been asked to balance a flow shop assembly operation to achieve an output rate of 120 units per eight-hour day. Task times and precedence relationships are shown in the table below. Task

Predecessor(s)

A B C D E F G H

--A, B --C E, F D, G

Duration (minutes) 1.4 0.8 0.4 1.8 0.4 3.0 2.0 1.2

(a) Draw the precedence diagram. (b) Determine the desired cycle time. (c) Determine the theoretical minimum number of stations needed. (d) Balance this line using the fewest following tasks heuristic. (e) What is the efficiency of the line obtained in part d?

Answer: The precedence diagram appears below. The desired cycle time for 120 units is 4 minutes. The theoretical minimum number of stations is 11/4 = 2.75 or 3.

Station

Task

Time (minutes)

Time left (minutes)

D E A B C F G H

1.8 .4 1.4 .8 .4 3 2 1.2

2.2 1.8 .4 3.2 2.8 1 2 .8

2 3 4

Ready tasks (#followers) A(4),B(4),D(1),E(2) A(4),B(4),E(2) A(4),B(4) B(4) C(3) F(2) G(1) H(0)

Summary Statistics Cycle time 4 Minutes Time allocated (cycle time 16 minutes/cycle ∗ #) Time needed (sum of task 11 minutes/unit times) Idle time (allocated-needed) 5 minutes/cycle Efficiency 68.75% (needed/allocated) Balance Delay (131.25% efficiency) Min (theoretical) # of 3 stations Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

44) A firm operates a flow shop building kitchen cabinetry for recreational vehicles. The major activities of this process are listed below. Task A B C D E F G H

Duration Predecessor 1 Predecessor 2 Predecessor 4 (hours) 4 -6 -2 A 6 A 3 B C 3 B C 5 D E F 1 G

(a) Draw the appropriate network for this project. (b) What would the cycle time be if the goal is to produce 30 units per month (the plant operates 180 hours per month)? (c) What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations needed? (d) Balance with the most following tasks heuristic. What tasks are assigned to which stations? (e) What is the efficiency of the line obtained in part d?

Answer:

Station

Task Time (hours)

A C B D E F G H

2 3 4 5

4 2. 6. 6. 3. 3. 5. 1.

Time left (hours) 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 0

Ready tasks (#followers) A(6),B(4) B(4),C(4),D(2) B(4),D(2) D(2),E(2),F(2) E(2),F(2) F(2) G(1) H(0)

Summary Statistics Cycle time 6 hours Time allocated (cycle time ∗ 30 hours/cycle #) Time needed (sum of task 30 hours/unit times) Idle time (allocated-needed) 0 hours/cycle Efficiency 100% (needed/allocated) Balance Delay (1-efficiency) 0% Min (theoretical) # of 5 stations (b) The cycle time is 180/30 = 6 hours; (c) This line requires at least 30/6 = 5 stations; (d) A and C are in Station 1; B is in Station 2; D is in Station 3; E and F occupy Station 4; and G and H are in Station 5. (e) Efficiency is 30/30 = 1 or 100 percent. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

45) Hemo-tech, Inc., a biomedical technology and research laboratory, produces a standard blood filtering device on an assembly-line basis. Six basic tasks are performed along the assembly line. The time to perform each task and the tasks that must immediately precede each task are in the table below. Twenty pumps per 450-minute day must be produced by the assembly line. Task A B C D E F

Preceding Task -A -B, C D E

Time to perform (min.) 5.40 3.20 1.50 2.80 17.10 12.80

(a) Draw the network diagram of the precedence relationships. (b) Identify the absolute minimum and maximum cycle times. (c) What is the cycle time required to meet demand? (d) What is the minimum number of workstations required to meet the schedule? (e) Balance this line using the most following tasks heuristic. (f) What is the efficiency of the line obtained in part (e)? (g) Can the efficiency of this solution be improved? Explain.

Answer: (a) The appropriate diagram appears below. (b) The absolute minimum cycle time is 17.10 minutes (the longest operation). The absolute maximum cycle time is 42.80 minutes (the sum of all task times). (c) The required cycle time is 450/20 = 22.5 minutes. (d) The theoretical minimum number of stations is 42.8/22.5 = 1.90 or 2. (e) The balanced line appears below. (f) The line's efficiency is only 63.4%. (g) There is idle time at all stations; removing the smallest amount of idle time (5.4 minutes) from all stations reduces the cycle time from 22.5 minutes to 17.1 minutes. The efficiency of the line rises to 83.4%.

Station

Task

Time (minutes)

A C B D E F

5.4 1.5 3.2 2.8 17.1 12..8

2 3 Summary Statistics Cycle time 22.5 Minutes Time allocated (cycle time ∗ #) 67.5 minutes/cycle Time needed (sum of task times) 42.8 minutes/unit Idle time (allocated-needed) 24.7 minutes/cycle 63.40741 Efficiency (needed/allocated) % 36.59259 Balance Delay (1-efficiency) % Min (theoretical) # of stations 2

Time left Ready tasks (minutes) (#followers) A(4),C(3) 17.1 C(3),B(3) 15.6 B(3) 12..4 D(2) 9.6 E(1) 5.4 F(0) 9.7

46) A firm is planning to set up an assembly line to assemble 40 units per hour, and 57 minutes per hour are productive. The time to perform each task and the tasks that precede each task are contained in the following table. Task A B C D E F G H I

Preceding Task -A B B B B C, D, E G, F H

Time to perform (min.) .69 .55 .92 .59 .70 1.10 .75 .43 .29

(a) Draw a network diagram of precedence relationships. (b) Compute the required cycle time per unit in minutes. (c) Compute the theoretical minimum number of workstations required to produce 40 units per hour. (d) Balance this line using the longest processing time heuristic. (e) What is the efficiency of the line obtained in part d?

Answer: (a) The appropriate diagram appears below. (b) Cycle time is 57/40 = 1.425 minutes. (c) The theoretical minimum number of stations required is 6.02/1.425 = 4.22 or 5. (d) The balanced line appears in the software output panel below. (e) The line's efficiency is 6.02/8.55 = 70.4%

Station

Task

Time (minutes)

A B F C E D G H I

0.69 0.55 1.1 0.92 0.7 0.59 0.75 0.43 0.29

2 3 4 5

6 Summary Statistics Cycle time 1.425 minutes Time allocated (cycle time ∗ #) 8.549999 minutes/cycle Time needed (sum of task times) 6.02 minutes/unit Idle time (allocated-needed) 2.529999 minutes/cycle Efficiency (needed/allocated) 70.40936% Balance Delay (1-efficiency) 29.59064% Min (theoretical) # of stations 5

Time left (minutes) Ready tasks A 0.735 B 0.185 C,D,E,F 0.325 C,D,E 0.505 D,E 0.725 D 0.135 G 0.675 H 0.245 I 1.135

47) An assembly line with 11 tasks is to be balanced. The longest task is 3.2 minutes, the shortest task is 0.4 minutes, and the sum of the task times is 16 minutes. The line will operate for 600 minutes per day. (a) Determine the minimum and maximum cycle times. (b) What range of output is theoretically possible for the line? (c) What is the minimum number of stations needed if the maximum output rate is to be sought? (d) What cycle time will provide an output rate of 200 units per day? Answer: (a) Minimum cycle time is 3.2 minutes. Maximum cycle time is 16 minutes. (b) Maximum output is 600/3.2 = 187.5; minimum output is 600/16 = 37.5. (c) For maximum output, 16/3.2 = 5 stations will be needed. (d) To produce 200 units per day requires a 3-minute cycle time, which is not possible given the current longest task time of 3.2 minutes. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

48) A facility is trying to set up an assembly line, and has identified the various tasks, and their relationship to each other, as shown in the following table. Managers wish to produce 600 units per day, working two 8-hour shifts. Task

Preceding Task

A B C D E F G H

----A D, B, C E F, G

Time to perform (sec.) 20 30 25 10 55 30 25 40

(a) Draw a network diagram of precedence relationships. (b) Compute the required cycle time per unit in seconds. (c) Compute the minimum number of workstations required to produce 600 units per day. (d) Balance this line using the longest processing time heuristic. (e) What is the efficiency of the line obtained in part (d)?

Answer: (a) The precedence diagram appears below. (b) Required cycle time is 480(2)/600 = 1.6 minutes or 96 seconds. (c) 235/96 = 2.45 or 3 workstations are needed. (d) The computer output places tasks A-B-C-D in station 1, E-F in station 2, and G-H in station 3. (e) Efficiency is about 82 percent.

Station

Task

Time (seconds)

B C A D E F G H

30. 25. 20. 10. 55. 30. 25. 40.

2 3

Time left Ready tasks (seconds) A,B,C,D 66. A,C,D 41. A,D 21. D,E 11. E,F 41. F,G 11. G 71. H 31.

Summary Statistics Cycle time 96 seconds 288 seconds/cycle Time allocated (cycle time ∗ #) Time needed (sum of task 235 seconds/unit times) Idle time (allocated-needed) 53 seconds/cycle Efficiency (needed/allocated) 81.59722% Balance Delay (1-efficiency) 18.40278% Min (theoretical) # of stations 3 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services 70 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

49) A company is trying to balance production between 3 workstations on an assembly line. Currently there are 5 tasks that need to be performed. These tasks, ABCDE, have required times of 2 minutes, 4 minutes, 1 minute, 3 minutes, and 10 minutes, respectively. The assembly line needs to produce 40 units per day to meet demand and can work for up to 8 hours each day. (a) What is the required cycle time? (b) What is the theoretical minimum # of workstations? (c) Assign the tasks according to the shortest task time heuristic. Answer: (a) Required cycle time = Production time available/Units required = 8 hours * 60 minutes / 40 units = 12 minutes (b) Minimum # of workstations = Sum of task times/Cycle time = (2 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 10)/12 = 1.667 stations = 2 stations (c) Workstation A would be assigned Task C for a total of 1 minute, Task A for a total of 3 minutes, Task D for a total of 6 minutes, Task B for a total of 10 minutes. Task E cannot be assigned because 10 + 10 > 12 minutes. Therefore Task E would be assigned to station B for a total of 10 minutes. Station C would have no assignment. The assignment method of Part (c) creates the optimum assignment (2 workstations = theoretical minimum), so the third workstation is not needed. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

50) An assembly line is assigned as follows. Station 1- task A and B. Station 2- task C and D. Station 3- task E and F. The task times are 2, 8, 2, 9, 5, and 4 minutes respective to A, B, C, D, E, and F. (Assume that there is no precedence relationship between the tasks, i.e., they can be performed in any order.) (a) Calculate the efficiency. (b) What would the assignment of tasks to stations be using the shortest processing time heuristic (assuming the current maximum station time remains the cycle time)? Answer: (a) Efficiency = Sum of task time / (# Stations ∗ Longest Station duration) = (2 + 8 + 2 + 9 + 5 + 4)/(3 ∗ 11) = 90.9% (b) Station 1 would be assigned task A for a total of 2 minutes, task C for a total of 4 minutes, Task F for a total of 8 minutes. Task E cannot be assigned because the total would be 13 minutes which is greater than the 11 maximum. Therefore, Station 2 would be assigned task E for a total of 5 minutes. Task B cannot be assigned because the total would be 13 minutes which is greater than the 11 maximum. Station 3 would be assigned task B for a total of 8 minutes. Finally, Station 4 would be assigned task D for a total time of 9 minutes. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 9.8 Explain how to balance production flow in a repetitive or product-oriented facility AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the main types of operations processes and layouts in manufacturing and in services

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 10 Human Resources, Job Design, and Work Measurement

Section 1 Human Resource Strategy for Competitive Advantage 1) The objective of a human resource strategy is to manage labor and design jobs so factory space is effectively and efficiently utilized. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 2) Equitable pay alone can be a necessary and sufficient condition to achieve a reasonable quality of work life in an organization. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 3) Mutual commitment means that both management and employees strive to meet common objectives. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 4) Technology, location, and layout decisions are all possible constraints on human resource strategy. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 5) The objective of a human resource strategy is to recruit talent at the lowest possible pay. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 6) Most pit crew members have background experience in what area? A) mechanical engineering B) athletics C) car mechanics D) automobile race driving E) No specific area–crew members come from all sorts of backgrounds. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies

7) Which of the following best describes mutual commitment in an organization? A) an instance in which management is committed to the employees and the employees are committed to management B) both management and the employees are committed to the same objective C) both management and the employees are committed, but to different objectives D) management obtains the commitment of the employees to a stated objective E) both management and the employees can rely on each other Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 8) Mutual trust is: A) when employees have gained the trust of management. B) reflected in reasonable, documented employment policies that are honestly and equitably implemented to the satisfaction of both management and employees. C) when management has gained the trust of the employees. D) when management recognizes that the employees are competent, motivated people both able and willing to perform at the level required to produce a quality product. E) when management and the employees both agree on common objectives. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 9) The objective of a human resource strategy is to: A) produce the demand forecast at the lowest possible labor cost. B) match employment levels with demand. C) achieve a reasonable quality of work life at low cost. D) manage labor and design jobs so people are effectively and efficiently utilized. E) hire the most diversified workforce possible. Answer: D Diff: 2 10) ________ means a job that is not only reasonably safe and for which the pay is equitable but that also achieves an appropriate level of both physical and psychological requirements. Answer: Quality of work life Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 11) ________ means that both management and employee strive to meet common objectives. Answer: Mutual commitment Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies

12) ________ is reflected in reasonable, documented employment policies that are honestly and equitably implemented to the satisfaction of both management and employees. Answer: Mutual trust Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 13) What is quality of work life? What is its relation to a firm's human resource strategy? Answer: Quality of work life means a job that is not only reasonably safe and for which the pay is equitable but that also achieves an appropriate level of both physical and psychological requirements. Quality of work life is one of the two primary goals of a human resource strategy, the other of which is efficient utilization of people. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 14) What is mutual trust? What is its link to a firm's human resource strategy? Answer: Mutual trust is reflected in reasonable, documented employment policies that are honestly and equitably implemented to the satisfaction of both management and employee. One of the two primary goals of a human resource strategy is to ensure a reasonable quality of life in an atmosphere of mutual commitment and trust. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies

Section 2

Labor Planning

1) Labor planning determines work schedules and work rules. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 2) The two extremes of employment stability policy are "follow demand exactly" and "hold employment constant." Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 3) Holding employment levels constant may result in employees not being utilized fully when demand is high. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 4) Flexible workweek is a system that allows employees, within limits, to determine their own work schedules. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 5) The two most basic policies associated with employment stability are: A) job enrichment and job enlargement. B) employment for life and guaranteed minimum wage. C) follow demand exactly and hold employment constant. D) incentive plans and piece-rate plans. E) full-time and part-time. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 6) A manufacturing plant allows its engineers to come in at 7 A.M. plus or minus an hour but still requires them to work 8-hour days. Which of the following scheduling techniques is the firm employing? A) flextime B) constant employment C) part-time status D) flexible workweek E) compressed workweek Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 4 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) Working four shifts of ten hours each instead of five shifts of eight hours each is known as which of the following? A) flextime B) constant employment C) part-time status D) flexible workweek E) flexwork Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 8) ________ is a means of determining staffing policies dealing with employment stability, work schedules, and work rules. Answer: Labor planning Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 9) ________ often calls for fewer but longer days, such as four 10-hour days. Answer: Flexible workweek, or compressed workweek Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 10) A ________ policy keeps direct labor costs tied to production but could incur significant hiring and layoff costs. Answer: "follow demand exactly" Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 11) A ________ policy may result in employees not being utilized fully when demand is low, and not having enough human resources when demand is high. Answer: "hold employment constant" Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies 12) What are the advantages and the disadvantages of the employment-stability policy of "hold employment constant?" Answer: Holding employment levels constant maintains a trained workforce and keeps hiring, layoff, and unemployment costs to a minimum. But when demand is low, people may be underutilized; and when demand is high, the firm may not have the human resources it needs to be able to respond. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.1 Describe labor-planning policies

Section 3

Job Design

1) An enlarged job has more responsibility than the same job enriched. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 2) Job rotation is a version of job enlargement. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 3) The Hawthorne Studies introduced psychology into the workplace. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 4) Job identity offers an employee freedom, independence, and discretion. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 5) The Hawthorne studies, which showed that there is a dynamic social system in the workplace, took place in the 1920s. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 6) Hackman and Oldham's five desirable characteristics of job design include job identity and job significance. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 7) Job expansion can lead to increased labor cost because of the extra workers hired in the expansion. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 8) Profit-sharing is a motivation and incentive system where executives receive stock options. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design

9) Employee empowerment is a popular extension of job enrichment. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 10) The Hawthorne studies showed that the intensity of the lighting was more important than the dynamic social system on worker productivity. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 11) Four of the components of job design are: A) employment stability, work schedules, work sampling, and motivation & incentive systems. B) job specialization, job expansion, psychological components, and self-directed teams. C) labor specialization and enrichment, motivation and incentive systems, employment stability, and work sampling. D) ergonomics and work methods, method time measurement, work schedules, and incentive systems. E) labor specialization, time studies, work sampling, and pre-determined time standards. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 12) What is the behavioral approach to job design that involves giving the worker more tasks requiring similar skills? A) job enlargement B) job enrichment C) job enhancement D) job rotation E) job involvement Answer: A Diff: 2 13) Which of Hackman and Oldham's five job characteristics refers to providing a sense that the job has an impact on the organization and society? A) skill variety B) job identity C) job significance D) feedback E) autonomy Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design AACSB: Reflective thinking

14) Which of the following terms implies an increase in responsibility and control in the vertical direction? A) job rotation B) job enrichment C) job re-design D) job enlargement E) job satisfaction Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 15) Which of the following statements describes job rotation? A) The job contains a larger number of similar tasks. B) The job includes some planning and control necessary for job accomplishment. C) The operator works on different shifts on a regular basis. D) The operator's schedule is flexible. E) The operator is allowed to move, for example, from one type of CNC machine to another. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 16) The difference between job enrichment and job enlargement is that: A) enlarged jobs involve vertical expansion, while enriched jobs involve horizontal expansion. B) enriched jobs enable an employee to do a number of boring jobs instead of just one. C) job enlargement is more psychologically satisfying than job enrichment. D) job enrichment is suitable for all employees, whereas job enlargement is not. E) enriched jobs involve vertical expansion, while enlarged jobs involve horizontal expansion. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 17) When a worker obtains clear and timely information about his/her performance, his/her job includes which of the following characteristics? A) feedback B) skill variety C) job identity D) job significance E) autonomy Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design

18) Which of the following is NOT a limitation of job expansion? A) higher capital cost B) higher wage rates C) smaller labor pool D) higher training costs E) All of these are limitations of job expansion. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 19) Management and labor share the labor cost reductions in which of these compensation schemes? A) bonus system B) quota system C) Gilbreth plan D) Scanlon plan E) measured day work plan Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 20) Which of the following statements regarding incentive systems is FALSE? A) Bonuses are often used to reward employees. B) Nearly all U.S. manufacturing firms use incentive systems based on individual or group productivity. C) Employee bonuses are sometimes received in the form of stock ownership or stock options. D) The Scanlon plan is a form of profit sharing that rewards employees for improvements made in an organization's performance. E) Increasing use of cross-training has led to increasing use of knowledge-based pay systems. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 21) Which of the following is TRUE regarding division of labor? A) Refers to the differences in worker skill levels. B) The advantages of division of labor were first extensively analyzed by Charles Babbage. C) Adam Smith suggested paying exactly the wage needed for the particular skill required. D) Refers to the division between workers and business owners. E) Labor efficiency is improved because employees have less need to change jobs or tools. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design

22) ________ is an approach that specifies the tasks that constitute a job for an individual or a group. Answer: Job design Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 23) ________ is a system in which employees are moved from one specialized job to another. Answer: Job rotation Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 24) ________ is a method of giving an employee more responsibility that includes some of the planning and control necessary for job accomplishment. Answer: Job enrichment Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 25) The ________ studies showed that there is a dynamic social system in the workplace. Answer: Hawthorne Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 26) ________ involves enlarging employee jobs so that the added responsibility and authority is moved to the lowest level possible in the organization. Answer: Employee empowerment Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 27) A(n) ________ is a group of empowered individuals working together to reach a common goal. Answer: self-directed team Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 28) The________ is a popular profit-sharing plan in which any reduction in the cost of labor is shared between management and labor. Answer: Scanlon plan Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 29) Provide at least three examples of nonmonetary incentives. Answer: Awards, recognition, and certain preferences such as a preferred work schedule. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design

30) How does labor specialization assist in reducing labor costs? (List three ways.) Answer: (1) development of dexterity and faster learning by the employee because of repetition; (2) less loss of time because the employee would not be changing jobs or tools; (3) development of specialized tools and the reduction of investment because each employee has only a few tools needed for a particular task Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 31) Identify five limitations of job expansion. Answer: (1) higher capital cost; (2) individual differences (some individuals prefer simpler jobs); (3) higher wage rates; (4) smaller labor pool; (5) higher training costs Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 32) It is said that job expansion has both a vertical component and a horizontal component. Explain, with reference to such terms as job enrichment, job rotation, and job enlargement. Answer: Vertical expansion gives employees more planning and/or control over their work, which is job enrichment. Horizontal expansion adds tasks, through job rotation or job enlargement. Job enrichment relates primarily to increasing the cognitive or intellectual requirements for the job. Job enlargement relates primarily to an increase in the number of tasks to be performed. Job rotation implies a formal arrangement for job switching among a particular group of workers within a specific set of jobs. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 33) What impact did the Hawthorne studies have on human resource strategy? Answer: The Hawthorne studies introduced psychology into the workplace. They showed that there is a dynamic social system in the workplace and that this social system can be more important than physical working conditions. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 34) Identify the five components of job design. Answer: (1) job specialization; (2) job expansion; (3) psychological components; (4) selfdirected teams; (5) motivation and incentive systems Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design 35) Identify Hackman and Oldham's five desirable characteristics of job design. Answer: (1) skill variety; (2) job identity; (3) job significance; (4) autonomy; (5) feedback Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.2 Identify the major issues in job design

Section 4

Ergonomics and the Work Environment

1) The physical environment in which employees work may affect the quality of work life, but it does not affect their performance and safety. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues 2) Ergonomics is a branch of economics that deals with costs of scheduling workers. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues 3) The term human factors is often substituted for the word ergonomics. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues 4) One of the elements of ergonomics is: A) allocating work time based on economic studies. B) the cost justification of technology. C) analyzing human motions and efforts. D) assembly line balancing. E) the establishment of time standards. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues 5) As tool-using animals, human performance is affected by: A) noise, illumination, and vibration. B) temperature, humidity, and air quality. C) strength, reflexes, perception. D) deign of pedals, levers, buttons. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues

6) Extended periods of exposure to decibel levels above ________ has been judged to be permanently damaging. A) 85 dB B) 90 dB C) 95 dB D) 100 dB E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues 7) Feedback to operators that can avoid many costly mishaps can be provided by ________, ________, and ________. Answer: sight; sound; feel Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues 8) In the welding shop of Toyota's Ontario plant, workers are assisted in the inspection of the steel frame of vehicles by wearable ________. Answer: exoskeletons Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues 9) Often called human factors, the study of work is known as ________. Answer: ergonomics Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues 10) Describe some impacts of noise in the workplace. Answer: Specific answers will vary, but should include some of the following. High levels of sound will damage hearing. Extended periods of exposure to decibel levels above 85 dB are permanently damaging. OSHA requires ear protection if exposure to 85 dB equals or exceeds 8 hours. Even at low levels, noise and vibration can be distracting and can raise a person's blood pressure, so managers make substantial effort to reduce noise and vibration through good machine design, enclosures, or insulation. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.3 Identify major ergonomic and work environment issues

Section 5

Methods Analysis

1) An activity chart depicts a sequence of steps for a process. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 2) A flow diagram is used to improve utilization of an operator and machine. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 3) Methods analysis focusses on where and when a task is accomplished. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 4) An operations chart depicts right- and left-hand motions. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 5) Which of the following is NOT analyzed using methods techniques? A) movement of capital B) body movement C) movement of individuals D) movement of material E) crew activity Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 6) Methods analysis focuses on: A) the design of the machines used to perform a task. B) establishing time standards. C) reducing the number of skills needed for the completion of a task. D) issues such as the movement of individuals or material. E) evaluating training programs to see if they are efficient. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis

7) Which of the following is used by methods analysis in analyzing body movement at the workstation level? A) MTM chart B) flow diagram C) operations chart D) process chart E) improvement chart Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 8) The phrase, "designed to show economy of motion by pointing out wasted motion and idle time (delay)," describes which of the following? A) a flow diagram B) an activity chart C) an operations chart D) a process chart E) a work sample Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 9) Methods analysis employs which of the following charts in its analysis of the movement of workers and materials? A) micro-motion chart B) flow diagram C) activity chart D) man-machine chart E) movement chart Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 10) Flow diagrams are used to analyze: A) movement of people or material. B) utilization of an operator and machine. C) body movements. D) time taken by various activities. E) unnecessary micro-motions. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis

11) Activity charts help analyze: A) movement of people or material. B) utilization of an operator and machine. C) body movements. D) activities that can cause injuries. E) unnecessary micro-motions. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 12) ________ are drawings used to analyze movement of people or material. Answer: Flow diagrams Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 13) ________ focuses on how a task is accomplished. Answer: Methods analysis Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 14) ________ is a graphic representation that depict a sequence of steps for a process. Answer: Process chart Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 15) ________ depicts right- and left-hand motions. Answer: Operations chart Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 16) What is methods analysis? Answer: Methods analysis focuses on how a task is accomplished. It involves developing work procedures that are safe and produce quality products efficiently. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis 17) What are operations charts used for? Answer: Operations charts are used to analyze body movement. They are designed to show economy of motion by pointing out wasted motion and idle time. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.4 Use the tools of methods analysis

Section 6

The Visual Workplace

1) An Andon is a visual workplace device that notifies support personnel about a machine stoppage. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge 2) A visual workplace eliminates value-added activities by making problems and standards visual. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge 3) The visual workplace: A) uses low-cost visual devices to share information. B) is an effective means of rapid communication in a dynamic workplace. C) replaces difficult-to-understand paperwork. D) eliminates non-value-added activities by making problems and standards visual. E) All of these describe the visual workplace. Answer: E Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge 4) The visual workplace: A) uses low-cost visual devices to share information. B) may use andons. C) may use clocks to remind employees of the goal. D) may use kanbans to reduce inventory. E) All of these describe the visual workplace. Answer: E Diff: 1 AACSB: Application of knowledge 5) Which of the following is a visual signal at a machine that notifies support personnel about the machine's status? A) andon B) endon C) indon D) ondon E) undon Answer: A Diff: 3 AACSB: Application of knowledge

6) A(n) ________ is a visual workplace device that notifies support personnel about a machine stoppage. Answer: Andon Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge 7) Describe how the visual workplace can increase information flow, improve efficiency, and eliminate non-value-adding activities. Support your argument with a few examples. Answer: Visuals reduce the time spent sharing information, especially in signaling hazards, low-stock conditions, poor quality, etc. Time spent reading instructions or taking measurements are non-value-adding if a simple visual can replace them. Examples include graphs of stock conditions, painted warnings, markers, kanbans, andons, and others. Diff: 2 AACSB: Application of knowledge

Section 7

Labor Standards

1) The purpose of labor standards is to determine the amount of time required to perform a job or part of a job. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 2) Two uses of labor standards are to determine the labor content of items produced and to determine staffing needs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 3) One use of labor standards is to compare the productivity of one worker with that of another. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 4) Labor standards based on historical experience are objective and accurate. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 5) The preferred method of choice for setting labor standards is to base them on the forecasted demand for employees. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 6) Standard time is always higher than total normal time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 7) The classical stopwatch study, or time study, was developed by Frederick Taylor during the industrial revolution that followed the end of World War II. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 8) A time-study procedure involves timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it as a basis for setting a standard time. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 19 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

9) The allowance factor that increases normal time to standard time compensates for inadequate worker training and lack of worker dexterity. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 10) Normal time is always less than the average observed time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 11) Normal time is the average observed time adjusted for allowances due to unavoidable work delays and fatigue. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 12) Personal and fatigue allowances account for noise levels — for example, very loud or highpitched noises. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 13) The allowances that convert normal time to standard time have three components: personal time allowances, delay allowances, and worker training/skill allowances. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 14) If a manager conducting a time study needed an accuracy of ± 0.1 minutes, rather than ± 0.2 minutes, the adequate sample size would have to be twice as large. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.7 Find the proper sample size for a time study 15) Work sampling and time studies are similar in that the analyst in both cases records the time taken by the worker to accomplish each step of the task. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 16) Therbligs are basic physical elements of motion. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards

17) An advantage of predetermined time standards is that the standard can be set before a task is actually performed. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 18) Most unions are usually opposed to the use of predetermined time standards. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 19) Work sampling is the rotation of workers to various tasks to avoid the boredom associated with repetitive tasks. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 20) An advantage of work sampling is that it tends to be very accurate especially when job content times are short. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 21) Normal time equals the average observed time divided by the performance rating factor. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 22) Standard time equals the total normal time multiplied by the allowance factor. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 23) Suppose that the allowance factor for a job is 0.11 and the normal time is 8 hours. What is the standard time (in hours)? A) 9 B) 510 C) 48 D) 7 E) 11 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking

24) Labor standards are defined as the: A) preset activities required to perform a job. B) amount of space required by a specific crew to perform the job. C) standard set of procedures to perform the job. D) standard labor agreements. E) amount of time required to perform a job or part of a job. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 25) Labor standards can help to determine which of the following? A) labor content of a product B) staffing needs C) incentive plans D) efficiency E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 26) Labor standards were pioneered by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth and: A) Frederick Taylor. B) Eli Whitney. C) Henry Ford. D) Alan Smith. E) GE. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 27) Which of the following is NOT a method used to set labor standards? A) historical experience B) time studies C) predetermined time standards D) work sampling E) government laws and regulations Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards

28) Normal time for a stopwatch study is equal to which of the following? A) Average observed time × Performance rating factor B) Average observed time + Performance rating factor C) Average observed time / Performance rating factor D) Average observed time - Performance rating factor E) Performance rating factor / Average observed time Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 29) Suppose that the allowance factor for a job is 0.25 and the normal time is 12 hours. What is the standard time (in hours)? A) 8 B) 3 C) 9 D) 16 E) cannot determine with the given information Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 30) A worker completed a task 15 times during a period in which a typical trained employee working at a standard pace completes the task 12 times. What is the worker's performance rating? A) 125% B) 150% C) 100% D) 80% E) 75% Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 31) Which of the following is NOT a use of labor standards? A) labor content of items produced B) cost and time estimates prior to production C) crew size and work balance D) basis of wage-incentive plans E) All of these are uses of labor standards. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards

32) Which of the following techniques may NOT provide reliable and accurate labor standards? A) historical experience B) methods time measurement (MTM) C) time studies D) work sampling E) predetermined time standards Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 33) Timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it as a basis for setting a standard time describes which of the following? A) predetermined time standards B) time studies C) work sampling D) methods time measurement E) left-hand, right-hand charting Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 34) A manager who is conducting a time study now needs an accuracy of ± 0.1 minutes, rather than ± 0.05 minutes as in the past. Because of this change in accuracy, the new required sample size becomes: A) one-fourth as large. B) one-half as large. C) twice as large. D) four times as large. E) one-tenth larger. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.7 Find the proper sample size for a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 35) In time studies, normal time is: A) average observed time multiplied by a performance rating factor. B) larger than standard time. C) determined by historical experience. D) converted to standard time by the performance rating factor. E) one hour later during the summer months. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study

36) The smaller the percentage established for allowances: A) the closer is normal time to standard time. B) the closer is average observed time to normal time. C) the larger is the performance rating factor. D) the larger is the required sample size. E) the larger is the number of observations in the work sampling. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 37) In time studies, personal time allowances are often established in which of the following ranges? A) 0 - 2% B) 3 - 5% C) 4 - 7% D) 6 - 10% E) 10 -15% Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 38) The average observed time for a given job is 16 minutes. The performance rating is 75%, and allowances are set by contract at 10%. What is the standard time (in minutes)? A) 12.00 B) 18.57 C) 10.00 D) 19.00 E) 13.33 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking

39) The data below represent time study observations for an assembly operation. Assume a 7% allowance factor. What is the normal time for element 2 (in minutes)?

Element 1 2 3 4

Performance Rating 100% 90% 115% 100%

Observations (times in minutes) 1 2 3 4 5 1.5 1.6 1.4 1.5 1.5 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.4 1.7 1.9 1.9 1.4 1.6 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.2

A) 1.70 B) 1.96 C) 2.02 D) 10.10 E) 11.20 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 40) The accuracy of a labor standard is to be within ± 5%, and the confidence level is 99%. The standard deviation of the sample is 3 and the mean is 15. What sample size should be used? A) 83 B) 100 C) 96 D) 107 E) 68 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.7 Find the proper sample size for a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 41) Which of these is the most common predetermined time standard? A) CSD B) TMU C) RCH D) SAE E) MTM Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards

42) A work sampling study requires an acceptable error level of 10 percent and z = 2 for 95.45 percent confidence. The adequate sample size is ________ if the sample proportion is thought to be as large as 50 percent, but ________ if the sample proportion is thought to be about 10 percent. A) 50; 20 B) 100; 64 C) 100; 16 D) 20; 50 E) 100; 36 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards AACSB: Analytical thinking 43) Sample observations of a claims processor made over a 160-hour work month reveal that the worker produced a total of 384 completed claims forms. The performance rating was 80%. The worker was idle 10% of the time (so that idle time should be subtracted from the total time when computing the average observed time). The allowance factor is 8%. What is the normal time per unit (in minutes)? A) 0.3 B) 16.0 C) 17.4 D) 18.0 E) 22.5 Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 44) Sample observations of a claims processor made over a 160-hour work month reveal that the worker produced a total of 384 completed claims forms. The performance rating was 90%. The worker was idle 20% of the time (so that idle time should be subtracted from the total time when computing the average observed time). The allowance factor is 10%. What is the standard time per unit (in minutes)? A) 0.4 B) 16.0 C) 17.4 D) 20.0 E) 21.7 Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking

45) A time measurement unit, or TMU, is: A) the same as a Therblig. B) 0.00001 minute. C) 0.00001 hour. D) the duration of the easiest GET motion. E) an historical experience standard. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 46) Therbligs: A) were invented by Frederick W. Taylor. B) were used during the scientific management era and are no longer in use. C) are hyperactive rodent-like pets, whose name is associated with time standards. D) were named by Frank Gilbreth. E) are .0006 minutes in length. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 47) Therbligs are: A) the smallest unit of time used in methods time measurement exercises. B) the largest unit of time used in methods time measurement exercises. C) basic physical elements of motion as used in methods time measurement exercises. D) the full range of motions required to complete a job as used in methods time measurement exercises. E) the smallest amount of time required to complete a job. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 48) Predetermined time standards are an outgrowth of basic motions called: A) mini-movements. B) micro-motions. C) SAE standards. D) TMUs. E) therbligs. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards

49) Among the advantages of predetermined time standards are all EXCEPT which of the following? A) Unions accept them as fair. B) They are only available after a task is actually performed. C) They can be determined before work actually takes place. D) They can be established in a laboratory setting. E) No performance ratings are necessary. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 50) What is a technique for estimating the percent of time a worker spends on various tasks? A) stopwatch time study B) simultaneous motion study C) work sampling D) standard elemental (historical) times E) predetermined (published) time standards Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 51) A bank manager wants to determine the percent of time the bank's tellers are working and idle. He decides to use work sampling, and his initial estimate is that the tellers are idle 22% of the time. Approximately how many observations should be taken to be 95% confident that the results will not be more than 5% away from the true result? A) 6 B) 16 C) 203 D) 264 E) 246 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards AACSB: Analytical thinking 52) The observation data from a work sampling study provides information regarding: A) the number of wasted motions. B) the level of difficulty in a motion. C) the percent of time spent on various tasks. D) the quality of the work environment. E) the number of micro-motions involved. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards

53) An advantage of work sampling is that: A) no observation is required. B) it involves study of the equipment only. C) a performance rating is necessary. D) the time spent observing the employee is relatively short. E) it is more effective than time studies when task times are short. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 54) A disadvantage of work sampling is that: A) it tends to be less accurate, particularly when task times are short. B) it observes several workers simultaneously. C) it is more expensive than time-study methods. D) it is more intrusive than time-study methods, and therefore generates more complaints. E) All of these are disadvantages of work sampling. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 55) Who first developed the work sampling method? A) L. Tippet B) F. Gilbreth C) J Therblig D) F. W. Taylor E) L. Gilbreth Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 56) A restaurant manager wants to determine the percent of time the servers are working and idle using work sampling. His calculation shows that he needs to take a sample of 100 based on a z value of 2. If he wants to use a z value of 3, how many more samples does he need to take? A) 225 B) 125 C) 150 D) 50 E) There is not enough information. Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards

57) ________ allowances are those that account for the distance from employees to restrooms, water fountains, and other facilities. Answer: Personal time Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 58) A(n) ________ involves timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it as a basis for setting a standard time. Answer: time study Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 59) ________ divide(s) manual work into small basic elements that have established and widely accepted times. Answer: Predetermined time standards Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 60) ________ estimates the percent of time that a worker spends on various tasks. Answer: Work sampling Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 61) When work sampling is performed to establish delay allowances, it is sometimes called a(n) ________. Answer: ratio delay study Diff: 1 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 62) Explain in broad terms, using a sentence or two, what is meant by the "classical stopwatch study." To what extent is it still in use today? Answer: The classical stopwatch study, or time study, involves timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it to set a standard. Stopwatch studies are the most widely used labor standard method today. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 63) List the eight steps used to develop a time study-based labor standard. Answer: (1) Define the task to be studied. (2) Divide the task into precise elements. (3) Decide how many times to measure the task. (4) Time and record elemental times and ratings of performance. (5) Compute the average observed (actual) time. (6) Determine performance rating (work pace) and then compute the normal time for each element. (7) Add the normal times for each element to develop a total normal time for the task. (8) Compute the standard time. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study

64) If historical experience data are so widely available and so easy to obtain, why aren't they more widely used to set labor standards? Answer: These data are not objective and have unknown levels of accuracy. It is unknown whether they represent a reasonable work pace or not, or whether unusual occurrences are included. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 65) Define standard time. Answer: The standard time for a task provides an adjustment to the total normal time by allowing for personal needs, unavoidable work delays, and fatigue. The standard time is determined by dividing the normal time for a task by the quantity (1 - allowance factor). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 66) In time studies, what are the three broad categories of allowances? Answer: (1) personal time allowances; (2) delay allowances; (3) fatigue allowances Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study 67) What are predetermined time standards? Answer: Predetermined time standards divide manual work into small basic elements that already have established times (based on very large samples of workers). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 68) Identify the five steps of the work-sampling procedure. Answer: (1) Take a preliminary sample to obtain an estimate of the parameter value (e.g., percent of time a worker is busy). (2) Compute the sample size required. (3) Prepare a schedule for observing the worker at appropriate times. (4) Observe and record worker activities. (5) Determine how workers spend their time (usually as a percentage). Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 69) What are five advantages of work sampling over time-study methods? Answer: (1) Because a single observer can observe several workers simultaneously, it is less expensive. (2) Observers usually do not require much training, and no timing devices are needed. (3) The study can be temporarily delayed at any time with little impact on the results. (4) Because work sampling uses instantaneous observations over a long period, the worker has little chance of affecting the study's outcome. (5) The procedure is less intrusive and therefore less likely to generate objections. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards

70) What are three disadvantages of work sampling? Answer: (1) It does not divide work elements as completely as time studies. (2) It can yield biased or incorrect results if the observer does not follow random routes of travel and observation. (3) Because it is less intrusive, it tends to be less accurate; this is particularly true when job content times are short. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards 71) A time study of a certain service task found an average time of 15 minutes, with a standard deviation of 3 minutes. These figures were based on a sample of 100 measurements. Is the sample large enough that we are 95% confident that standard time is within ± 5% of its true value? Answer: n =

= 61.47 or 62.

Yes, the sample was large enough. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.7 Find the proper sample size for a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 72) How many observations would be necessary for a time studies analyst to be 99% confident that the average time is within ± .3 minutes of the true value, if the average time is 10.5 minutes and the standard deviation is 3 minutes? Answer: n =

= 665.64 or 666 samples

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.7 Find the proper sample size for a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 73) A work sampling study requires an acceptable error level of ± 10 percent and 95 percent confidence. (a) What is the required sample size if the sample proportion busy is as large as 50 percent? (b) What is the required sample size if the sample proportion busy is estimated to be about 20 percent? Answer: (a) (1.962 × .5 ×.5) / .12 = .9604 / .01 = 96.04 (96 should be fine, or can round up to 97) (b) (1.962 × .2 ×.8) / .12 = .6147 / .01 = 61.47 or 62 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards AACSB: Analytical thinking

74) In a preliminary work sample of an operation, out of 50 observations the operator was observed idle in 10 observations. What sample size is required for a work sampling study if the desired confidence level is 95% and the desired accuracy level is ± 5%? Answer: n =

= 245.86 or 246 samples

Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking 75) A brake system installer in an auto factory has an actual average time of 125 minutes on her task. The performance rating of the worker timed was estimated at 110%. Practice in this department is to allow 7% for allowances. (a) Find the normal time for the operation. (b) Compute the standard time for the operation. Answer: (a) Normal time = (125 minutes)(1.10) = 137.5 minutes (b) Standard time =

= 147.85 minutes

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking

76) A Methods and Measurements Analyst needs to develop a time standard for a certain task. The task involves use of a ruler, square, and portable electric saw to mark and cut the "notch" in a rafter (a standard carpentry task of home construction). In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers performing this task five times. The observations were made in an airconditioned, well-lit training facility, at ground level, with all tools and equipment clean and readily available. Observation: Task time (seconds):

1 82

2 74

3 80

4 88

5 76

(a) What is the actual average time for this task? (b) What is the normal time for this task if the employee worked at a 10% faster pace than is typical for adequately trained workers? (c) What is standard time for this task if allowances sum to 12%? (d) If the analyst then thought more carefully about his experiment and decided that the allowances needed to be increased to match the real (outside, not air-conditioned) work environment, and that the proper allowance was not 12% but 20%, what is the revised standard time? Answer: (a) Actual average time is 80 seconds. (b) Normal time is (80)(1.10) = 88 seconds. (c) Standard time is 88 / (1 - .12) = 100 seconds. (d) The revised standard time is 88/(1 - .20) = 110 seconds. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking

77) A task involves positioning two metal parts with a rubber gasket sandwiched between them, inserting two bolts into predrilled holes, threading a nut onto each bolt, and tightening each bolt with a pneumatic wrench. In a preliminary study, the manager observed one of his workers performing this task five times. The observations were made in an air-conditioned, well-lit training facility, at ground level, with all tools and equipment clean and readily available. Observation: Task time (seconds):

1 50

2 54

3 60

4 66

5 56

(a) What is the average observed time for this task? (b) What is the normal time for this task if the employee worked at a 10% slower pace than is typical for adequately trained workers? (c) What is standard time for this task if allowances sum to 14%? Answer: (a) Actual observed time is 286/5 = 57.2 seconds. (b) Normal time is (57.2)( 0.90) = 51.48 seconds. (c) Standard time is 51.48/(1 - .14) = 59.86 seconds. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 78) An operation in a television factory has an average observed time of 8 minutes. The performance rating of the worker timed was estimated at 95%. Practice in this department is to provide 7% for allowances. (a) Find the normal time for the operation. (b) Compute the standard time for the operation. (c) Recompute the standard time if an additional fatigue allowance of 8% is factored in. Answer: (a) Normal time = (8 minutes)(0.95) = 7.6 minutes (b) Standard time =

= 8.17 minutes

= 8.94 minutes

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking

79) An initial analysis of a laboratory activity resulted in the first table below. After this analysis, the managers determined that their element descriptions were not as accurate as they should have been–they had left out an element, underestimated a distance, and understated the need for accuracy. They revised the table of element data, which appears in the second table. Original Activity: Pouring tube specimen Element description Element code Get tube from rack AA2 Get stopper, place on counter AA2 Get centrifuge, place at sample tube AD2 Pour (3 sec.) PT Place tubes in rack (simo) PC2 TOTAL TMU

TMU 35 35 50 88 55

Revised Activity: Pouring tube specimen Element description Element code Get tube from rack AC3 Get stopper, place on counter AA2 Get centrifuge, place at sample tube AD2 Pour (3 sec.) PT Get stopper, place on tube AC1 Place tubes in rack (simo) PC2 TOTAL TMU

TMU 50 35 50 88 30 55

Calculate the total standard minutes for the original activity "pouring tube specimen." Calculate the total standard minutes for the revised activity "pouring tube specimen." What is the increase, in seconds, from the first version to the second? (Round calculations to four decimal places.) Answer: The elements of the original description add to 263 TMU. The total standard minutes for the original description is thus 263 × .0006 = 0.1578 minutes. After the elements were revised, the activity totals 308 TMU. Total standard minutes rises to 308 × .0006 = 0.1848 minutes. The increase is 0.027 minutes or 1.62 seconds. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.5 Identify four ways of establishing labor standards AACSB: Analytical thinking

80) A manufacturing plant is trying to determine standard production per day for an incentive program. Suppose that the incentive program will pay $1 per unit produced above standard rates. A worker is timed at an average of 280 seconds per unit, with a performance rating of 105%. The plant has an allowance factor of 13%. If the worker later produces 100 units in an 8-hour shift, how much would he receive under the incentive plan? Answer: Standard time = (Average observed time × PF) / (1 - AF) = 280 ∗ 1.05/ (1 - .13) = 337.931 seconds. Available time = (8 hours)(60 minutes/hr.)(60 seconds/minute) = 28,800 seconds available. Standard production = Available time / Standard time = 28,800 / 337.931 = 85.22 units The worker produced 100 units, or ~15 more than standard (students may round up the standard production to 86, giving only 14 more units); thus, he would receive $15 (or $14) in incentive pay. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.6 Compute the normal and standard times in a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 81) In a time study, what is the required sample size to be 99% confident that the observed average time is within ±3% of the actual value, if the process has a standard deviation of 1 minute and mean of 21 minutes? Answer: n = (zs/h )2 = [(2.58 × 1) / (0.03 × 21)]2 = 16.77 = 17 samples Diff: 2 Objective: LO 10.7 Find the proper sample size for a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking 82) Suppose that a time study analyst takes a sample of size 24 observations. The process mean is 100 seconds, and the standard deviation is 5 seconds. If the max error can be no more than ± 2 seconds, how confident can the analyst be in the results? Answer: Apply equation n = (zs/e)2 to find z: 24 = [(z)(5) / 2]2, z = 1.96 From Table 10.2, the confidence is 95.0%. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 10.7 Find the proper sample size for a time study AACSB: Analytical thinking

Section 8

Ethics

1) Ethical work environment decisions by managers may be guided by ALL EXCEPT which of the following? A) state agencies B) trade associations C) OSHA D) employees E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Discuss the role of operations management in corporate social responsibility and sustainability

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 11 Supply Chain Management

Section 1

The Supply Chain's Strategic Importance

1) When using a differentiation strategy for supply chain management, a firm should focus on minimizing cost with a low set-up time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 2) The supply chain for a brewery would include raw ingredients such as hops and barley as well as manufactured goods such as bottles and cans. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 3) When using the low-cost strategy for supply chain management, a firm should design its distribution network to sell through discount distributors/ retailers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 4) Savings in the supply chain exert less leverage as the firm's net profit margin decreases. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 5) A firm that employs a response strategy should focus on providing premium customer service through the most economical modes of transportation. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 6) Supply chain decisions are generally strategic in nature because purchasing is usually a large expense for most firms. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 1 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) Because service firms do not acquire goods and services externally, their supply chain management issues are insignificant. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 8) Which of the following is TRUE regarding Red Lobster and its supply channels? A) It sources its food only from suppliers in the United States and Canada. B) 92% of its supply channels require supplier qualification and have product tracking. C) It employs just-in-time delivery. D) A total quality team is appointed after a supplier is qualified to sell to Red Lobster. E) Red Lobster is the world's second-largest seafood restaurant company. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 9) Which of the following would NOT be part of a firm's low-cost supply chain strategy? A) minimizing inventory B) speed and flexibility C) sell through discount distributors D) maximize product design performance E) low-cost sourcing Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 10) In most manufacturing industries, which of the following would likely represent the largest cost to the firm? A) transportation B) purchasing C) insurance D) financing E) advertising Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

11) Among which of the following industries are purchasing costs the LOWEST percentage of sales? A) automobile B) petroleum C) restaurants D) lumber E) chemical Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 12) Which of the following is a primary supplier selection criterion for a firm pursuing a differentiation strategy? A) product development skills B) cost C) capacity D) speed E) flexibility Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 13) For which corporate strategy(ies) should supply chain inventory be minimized? A) low cost B) response C) differentiation D) low cost and response E) low cost and differentiation Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 14) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the leverage of supply chain savings? A) Supply chain leverage is about the same for all industries. B) Supply chain savings exert more leverage as the firm's purchases are a smaller percent of sales. C) Supply chain savings exert more leverage as the firm's net profit margin decreases. D) Supply chain leverage depends only upon the percent of sales spent in the supply chain. E) None of these is true. Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 3 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

15) Which of the following is NOT a primary supplier selection criterion for a firm pursuing a response strategy? A) flexibility B) cost C) capacity D) speed E) All of these are primary supplier selection criteria for the firm. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 16) If a business adopts a low-cost strategy, it should build a supply chain with: A) product development skills. B) modular design in products. C) fast transportation. D) buffer stock. E) minimized inventory. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 17) ________ describes the coordination of all supply chain activities, starting with raw materials and ending with a satisfied customer. Answer: Supply chain management Diff: 1 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 18) When using the low-cost strategy for supply chain management, a firm should design its distribution network to sell through ________. Answer: discount distributors/retailers Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 19) When using a response strategy for supply chain management, a firm should use ________, ________, and ________ as the primary supplier selection criteria. Answer: capacity; speed; flexibility Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

20) When using a response strategy for supply chain management, a firm design its distribution network to provide ________ transportation and ________ customer service. Answer: fast; premium Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 21) When using a differentiation strategy for supply chain management, a firm must use ________ design to aid product differentiation. Answer: modular Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 22) As the corporate and operations management strategies vary from low cost to response to differentiation, how does this impact the criteria used for selecting suppliers? Answer: The supply chain must support the operations management strategy. For a firm using the low-cost strategy, supplier selection should be based primarily on cost. When using the response strategy, the selection criteria are capacity, speed, and flexibility. For the differentiation strategy, the supplier is selected based on product development skills, the degree to which it is willing to share information, and the degree to which it can jointly and rapidly develop new products. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 23) How does the pursuit of a response strategy impact the supply chain decisions of: (1) primary supplier selection criteria, (2) supply chain inventory, (3) distribution network, and (4) product design characteristics? Answer: (1) Suppliers should be selected primarily based on capacity, speed, and flexibility. (2) The firm should use buffer stocks to ensure speedy supply. (3) The firm should use fast transportation, and it should provide premium customer service. (4) Products should have low setup times, and they should be poised for rapid production rampup. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

24) A grocery chain is interested in exploring the impact effective supply chain management would have. Suppose that for every $1 of sales, 4% is profit, 50% is spent in the supply chain, and the remaining 46% is evenly divided between fixed and production costs. If the chain can save $1 in the supply chain, it would take how many dollars of increased sales to have the same increase in profit? Assume that fixed costs are fixed so that the portion of increased sales allocated to fixed costs is instead profit (27% profit margin combined now). Answer: Suppose initially the firm sells $100 of merchandise. $50 is spent in the supply chain, $23 in fixed costs, $23 in variable costs, and $4 is profit. An increase in sales of $X would increase revenue by X but increase costs by X × (.5 + .23). Therefore, profit would be increased by revenue - costs = X - (.73X). Therefore .27X(profit % × sales) = 1(profit req) and solving gives X = $3.70 of increased sales yields an additional $1 of profit. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 25) A company is deciding where to assign its summer intern. The manager estimates that the intern can save $10,000 in the supply chain or increase sales (revenue) by $20,000. Given the following table, where should the manager assign the intern to maximize profits? Supply Chain Costs % of current sales (revenue) 35

Production Costs 35

Profits 30

Answer: The intern would save $10,000 in the supply chain, or show a profit of $10k. Profit from the increase in sales would be equal to revenue - costs. If revenue is X, then costs would be (.35 + .35)X. Thus profit would be X - .7X or simply .3X. $20,000(.3) = $6,000, so the manager should assign the intern to the supply chain. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

26) A company is deciding where to assign its summer intern. The manager estimates that the intern can save the company $8,000 in supply chain costs. Given the table below, what increase in sales (revenue) by the intern is required to show an equal profit? Supply Chain Variable Costs Profits costs (materials) % of current sales (revenue)

Answer: Additional sales would increase costs by (.35 + .25) × Sales. Profit would therefore be X - .6X = .4X, where X is the increase in sales (revenue). Solve for X, when .4X = 8,000 or X = $20,000 required in increased sales to account for the same profit level. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.1 Explain the strategic importance of the supply chain AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

Section 2

Make-or-Buy and Outsourcing

1) Outsourcing refers to transferring a firm's activities that have traditionally been internal to external suppliers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 2) Outsourcing is a form of specialization that allows the outsourcing firm to outsource its key success factors. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 3) The objective of the make-or-buy decision is to help identify the products and services that can be obtained externally. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 4) Outsourcing: A) transfers traditional internal activities to outside vendors. B) utilizes the efficiency that comes with specialization. C) allows the outsourcing firm to focus on its key success factors. D) All of these are true of outsourcing. E) None of these is true of outsourcing. Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 5) The transfer of some of what are traditional internal activities and resources of a firm to outside vendors is: A) a standard use of the make-or-buy decision. B) not allowed by the ethics code of the Supply Management Institute. C) offshoring. D) outsourcing. E) keiretsu. Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

6) The ________ decision involves choosing between producing a component or a service internally and purchasing it externally. Answer: make-or-buy Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 7) Transferring to external vendors a firm's activities that have traditionally been internal is known as ________. Answer: outsourcing Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

Section 3

Six Sourcing Strategies

1) With the "many suppliers" sourcing strategy, the order usually goes to the highest bidder. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 2) Vertical integration, whether forward or backward, requires the firm to become more specialized. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 3) A manufacturer that acquires one of its key product distributors would be practicing forward integration. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 4) Keiretsu refers to a company coalition that is part collaboration, part purchasing from many suppliers, and part vertical integration. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 5) Long-term "partnering" relationships are one of the main goals of the "few suppliers" sourcing strategy. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

6) Which one of the following is NOT one of the six sourcing strategies? A) negotiation with many suppliers B) vertical integration C) keiretsu D) short-term relationships with few suppliers E) virtual companies Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 7) A disadvantage of the "few suppliers" sourcing strategy is: A) the risk of not being ready for technological change. B) the lack of cost savings for customers and suppliers. C) possible violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act. D) the high cost of changing partners. E) the suppliers are less likely to understand the broad objectives of the procuring firm and the end customer. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 8) Which sourcing strategy is particularly common when the products being sourced are commodities? A) few suppliers B) many suppliers C) keiretsu D) vertical integration E) virtual companies Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

9) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the "few suppliers" sourcing strategy? A) suppliers have a learning curve that yields lower transaction and production costs B) suppliers are more likely to understand the broad objectives of the end customer C) less vulnerable trade secrets D) creation of value by allowing suppliers to have economies of scale E) suppliers' willingness to provide technological expertise Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 10) Which of the following is NOT a condition that favors the success of vertical integration? A) availability of capital B) availability of managerial talent C) sufficiently high demand D) small market share E) All of these favor the success of vertical integration. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 11) Which of the following best describes backward integration? A) sell products to a supplier or a distributor B) develop the ability to produce products that complement the original product C) produce goods or services previously purchased D) develop the ability to produce the specified good more efficiently than before E) build long-term partnerships with a few suppliers Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

12) A fried chicken fast-food chain that acquired feed mills and poultry farms has performed which of the following? A) horizontal integration B) forward integration C) backward integration D) current transformation E) job expansion Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 13) Vertical integration appears particularly advantageous when the organization has: A) a very specialized product. B) a large market share. C) a very common, undifferentiated product. D) little experience operating an acquired vendor. E) purchases that are a relatively small percent of sales. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 14) A rice mill in south Louisiana purchases the trucking firm that transports packaged rice to distributors. This is an example of which of the following? A) horizontal integration B) forward integration C) backward integration D) current transformation E) keiretsu Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

15) Japanese manufacturers often pursue a strategy that is part collaboration, part purchasing from a few suppliers, and part vertical integration. What is this approach called? A) kanban B) keiretsu C) samurai D) poka-yoke E) kaizen Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 16) The South Korean concept of a company coalition of suppliers that is family-controlled is: A) poka-yoke. B) kaizen. C) keiretsu. D) andon. E) chaebol. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 17) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a virtual company? A) speed B) total control over every aspect of the organization C) specialized management expertise D) low capital investment E) flexibility Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

18) When Daimler and BMW pooled resources to develop standardized auto components, the sourcing strategy could best be described by which of the following? A) keiretsu B) virtual companies C) joint venture D) vertical integration E) few suppliers Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 19) Which of the following best describes Vizio's sourcing strategy? A) few suppliers B) keiretsu C) joint venture D) vertical integration E) virtual company Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 20) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of virtual companies? A) low capital investment B) flexibility C) respond rapidly to the market D) no overhead expenses E) lean performance Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 21) ________ is developing the ability to produce goods or services previously purchased or actually buying a supplier or a distributor. Answer: Vertical integration Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

22) ________ is a Japanese term that describes suppliers who become part of a company coalition. Answer: Keiretsu Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 23) ________ rely on a variety of supplier relationships to provide services on demand. Answer: Virtual companies Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 24) Virtual companies are also known as ________. Answer: hollow corporations or network companies Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 25) The South Korean concept of a company coalition of suppliers that is family-controlled is known as ________. Answer: chaebol Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 26) With the "many suppliers" sourcing strategy, the order usually goes to the ________. Answer: lowest bidder Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 27) A manufacturer that acquires one of its key product distributors would be practicing ________ integration. Answer: forward Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 16 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

28) Long-term "partnering" relationships are one of the main goals of the ________ sourcing strategy. Answer: few suppliers Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 29) Identify and describe briefly the six sourcing strategies. Answer: 1. With the many suppliers strategy, a supplier responds to the demands and specifications of a "request for quotation," with the order usually going to the low bidder. 2. The strategy of few suppliers develops long-term "partnering" relationships with a few dedicated suppliers who will work with the purchaser in satisfying the end customer. 3. Vertical integration is developing the ability to produce goods or services previously purchased or actually buying a supplier or a distributor. 4. Joint ventures represent a formal collaboration between firms, without implying any change of ownership. 5. Suppliers become part of a company coalition in the keiretsu strategy. 6. With the virtual companies strategy, firms rely on a variety of supplier relationships to provide services on demand. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 30) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using the "few suppliers" sourcing strategy. Answer: Advantages: long-term suppliers are more likely to understand the broad objectives of the procuring firm and the end customer; using few suppliers can create value by allowing suppliers to have economies of scale and a learning curve that yields both lower transaction costs and lower production costs; and the strategy also encourages those suppliers to provide design innovations and technological expertise. Disadvantages: concern about trade secrets and suppliers venturing out on their own; the high cost of changing partners; and risk of poor supplier performance. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

31) What is a keiretsu? Answer: A keiretsu is a network of suppliers who become part of a company coalition. It is part collaboration, part purchasing from a few suppliers, and part vertical integration. Usually the suppliers are partially owned or debtors to the purchasing organization. This structure is quite common in Japan. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies AACSB: Diverse and multicultural work environments Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing 32) How are outsourcing and vertical integration related? Can a single firm successfully do both? Answer: Outsourcing transfers what were traditional internal activities to outside vendors. It is a way of increasing specialization which allows the firm to focus on its core strengths, and not try to do all possible tasks. Vertical integration is much the opposite, decreasing a firm's specialization so that it can perform additional functions along its supply chain. Vertical integration has become increasingly difficult in the face of increasing specialization. It seems unlikely that firms that make significant use of outsourcing would do much vertical integration, but it is possible that a firm's set of competitive advantages would support outsourcing in some functions and vertical integration in others. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.2 Identify six sourcing strategies AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare and contrast different sourcing strategies including outsourcing and insourcing

Section 4

Supply Chain Risk

1) Use of a limited supply base represents one of the most common supply chain risk reduction tactics for several different supply chain risk categories. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 2) The new model of a tight, fast, low-inventory supply chain, operating across political and cultural boundaries, has increased the overall level of supply chain risk. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 3) Cross-sourcing describes the practice of having two suppliers provide every component. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 4) Hedging increases currency exchange rate risks. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 5) Walmart owns its trucking fleet and numerous distribution centers located throughout the United States, which helps it manage and minimize logistical delays. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 6) Which of the following describes using one supplier for a component and a second supplier for another component, where each supplier acts as a backup for the other? A) outsourcing B) dual-sourcing C) cross-sourcing D) backup-sourcing E) parallel-sourcing Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

7) With cross-sourcing, how many suppliers provide each component on a regular basis (i.e., excluding backup suppliers)? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) equal to the total number of components E) equal to the number of countries to which the final product is sold Answer: A Diff: 3 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 8) Which of the following is NOT one of the risk mitigation tactics for the supply chain risk category of suppliers failing to deliver? A) use multiple suppliers B) effective contracts with penalties C) subcontractors on retainer D) require overnight delivery E) pre-planning Answer: D Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 9) Which of the following devices represents an opportunity for technology to improve security of container shipments? A) devices that identify truck and container location B) devices that sense motion C) devices that measure radiation or temperature D) devices that can communicate the breaking of a container lock or seal E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 10) Which of the following is NOT one of the risk mitigation tactics for the "Political" category of supply chain risk? A) political risk insurance B) single-country specialization C) franchising D) licensing E) operating in multiple countries Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

11) Which of the following is NOT one of the risk mitigation tactics for the supply chain risk category of theft, vandalism, and terrorism? A) insurance B) use of RFID technology C) use of GPS technology D) patent sharing E) diversification Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 12) ________ describes using one supplier for a component and a second supplier for another component, where each supplier acts as a backup for the other. Answer: Cross-sourcing Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 13) Identify the ten major categories of supply chain risk. Answer: (1) supplier failure to deliver; (2) supplier quality failures; (3) outsourcing; (4) logistics delays or damage; (5) distribution; (6) information loss or distortion; (7) political; (8) economic; (9) natural catastrophes; (10) theft, vandalism, and terrorism Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 14) Identify some technological advances that can serve to improve logistics management and also improve shipping security. Answer: They include devices that can detect a broken seal on a shipping container; devices that can detect whether a container is in motion; devices that sense and transmit temperature and radioactivity; and devices that can transmit truck or container location, content, and condition. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management AACSB: Information technology Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

Section 5

Managing the Integrated Supply Chain

1) The bullwhip effect refers to the decreasing fluctuations in orders that often occur as orders move upstream through the supply chain. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 2) Drop shipping generally results in increases in shipping time and shipping costs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 3) The supply chain management opportunity called postponement involves delaying deliveries to avoid accumulation of inventory at the customer's site. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 4) An omnichannel approach involves using a single channel of both communication and shipping. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 5) What is the practice of keeping a product generic as long as possible before customizing? A) postponement B) keiretsu C) vendor-managed inventory D) forward integration E) backward integration Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

6) Local optimization is a supply-chain complication best described as: A) optimizing one's local area without full knowledge of supply chain needs. B) obtaining very high production efficiency in a decentralized supply chain. C) the prerequisite of global optimization. D) the result of supply chains built on suppliers with compatible corporate cultures. E) the opposite of the bullwhip effect. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 7) The bullwhip effect: A) occurs as orders are relayed from retailers to distributors to wholesalers to manufacturers. B) results in increasing fluctuations at each step of the sequence. C) increases the costs associated with inventory in the supply chain. D) occurs because of distortions in information in the supply chain. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 8) Which approach uses multiple integrated channels of both communication and shipping? A) cross-sourcing B) omnichannel C) dual-sourcing D) unichannel E) multichannel Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 9) Which of the following is NOT an opportunity for effective management in the supply chain? A) accurate "pull" data B) vendor-managed inventory C) postponement D) local optimization E) CPFR Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

10) Drop shipping: A) is equivalent to cross-docking. B) is the opposite of a blanket order. C) means the supplier will ship directly to the end consumer, rather than to the seller. D) is the same thing as keiretsu. E) is a good reason to find a new firm to ship your products. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 11) A manufacturer negotiates a multi-year purchase contract with one of its key suppliers for items that will be delivered periodically against short-term releases to ship. The manufacturer is practicing which of the following? A) postponement B) cross-docking C) blanket ordering D) drop shipping E) hedging Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 12) Hewlett-Packard delays customization of its laser printers as long as possible. This is an example of which of the following? A) vendor-managed inventory B) standardization C) backward integration D) postponement E) timely customization Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 13) All EXCEPT which of the following are "opportunities" in managing the integrated supply chain? A) postponement B) drop shipping C) blanket orders D) standardization E) line balancing Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 24 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

14) Which of the following is an advantage of the postponement technique? A) reduction in automation B) early customization of the product C) better quality of the product D) reduction in training costs E) reduction in inventory investment Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 15) A furniture maker has delivered a dining set directly to the end consumer rather than to the furniture store. The furniture maker is practicing which of the following? A) postponement B) drop shipping C) channel assembly D) passing the buck E) float reduction Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 16) Members of a supply chain regularly share information in a joint effort to reduce supply chain costs. What practice is being adopted here? A) VMI B) TQM C) CPFR D) JIT E) RFID Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 17) Which of the following does NOT contribute to distortions of information about what is really occurring in the supply chain? A) local optimization B) quantity discounts C) quotas D) large lots E) drop shipping Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 25 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

18) The ________ occurs as orders are relayed from retailers, to distributors, to wholesalers, to manufacturers, with fluctuations increasing at each step in the sequence. Answer: bullwhip effect Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 19) ________ involves delaying any modifications or customization to the product as long as possible in the production process. Answer: Postponement Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 20) ________ involves reducing the number of variations in materials and components as an aid to cost management. Answer: Standardization Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 21) ________ means the use of a local supplier to maintain inventory for the manufacturer or retailer. Answer: Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 22) Members of a supply chain that regularly share information in a joint effort to reduce supply chain costs are engaging in a practice called ________. Answer: collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 23) A ________ is a long-term purchase commitment to a supplier for items that are to be delivered against short-term releases to ship. Answer: blanket order Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

24) ________ is an integrated multichannel strategy for communication and delivery that improves the user experience. Answer: Omnichannel Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 25) ________ is a technology that tracks, documents, and verifies by adding "blocks" of information after each transaction. Answer: Blockchain Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 26) Identify the ten opportunities in managing the integrated supply chain. Answer: (1) accurate "pull" data; (2) lot size reduction; (3) single-stage control of replenishment; (4) vendor-managed inventory; (5) collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR); (6) blanket orders; (7) standardization; (8) postponement; (9) electronic ordering and funds transfer; (10) drop shipping and special packaging Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 27) Describe vendor-managed inventory (VMI). How is it related to outsourcing? Cite an example from your experiences as a shopper. Answer: In vendor-managed inventory, the supplier maintains material for the buyer, often delivering directly to the buyer's using department. It is a form of outsourcing, because the buying firm has transferred the shipping, stocking, and receiving tasks to an external vendor. There are many instances of VMI in today's retail model, e.g., shelves of snack foods and soft drinks are routinely managed by the distributor, not the retailer. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 28) Identify three common occurrences that contribute to distortions of information about what is really occurring in the supply chain. Answer: (1) local optimization; (2) incentives (sales incentives, quantity discounts, quotas, and promotions); (3) large lots Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

29) Define EDI. Answer: Electronic data interchange is a standardized data-transmittal format for computerized communications between organizations. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.3 Explain issues and opportunities in the supply chain AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

Section 6

Building the Supply Base

1) Operations managers are finding online auctions a fertile area for disposing of discontinued inventory. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 2) In the cost-based price model, price is based on a published, auction, or index price. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 3) Competitive bidding is particularly effective when there is only a single supplier. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 4) What type of negotiating strategy is based on a published, auction, or index price? A) cost-based price model B) market-based price model C) competitive bidding D) price-based model E) transparent negotiations Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 5) Which of the following is NOT a common feature of purchase contracts? A) quantity discounts B) buybacks C) revenue sharing D) increased safety stocks E) profit sharing through collaboration Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Information technology Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

6) What are the three classic types of negotiation strategies? A) supplier evaluation, supplier development, and supplier selection B) Theory X, Theory Y, and Theory Z C) many suppliers, few suppliers, and keiretsu D) cost-based price model, market-based price model, and competitive bidding E) traditional auctions, reverse auctions, and online exchanges Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 7) What are the four stages of supplier selection? A) supplier evaluation, supplier development, negotiations, and contracting B) supplier evaluation, negotiations, supplier acquisition, and supplier development C) introduction, growth, maturity, and decline D) supplier evaluation, supplier development, negotiations, and centralized purchasing E) negotiations, contracting, centralized purchasing, and E-procurement Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 8) Which of the following would NOT be subject to negotiation between a buyer and supplier? A) price B) credit and delivery terms C) quality standards D) cooperative advertising agreements E) All of these could be negotiated. Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 9) Which of the following is NOT a typical benefit of centralized purchasing? A) leverage purchase volume for better pricing B) develop specialized staff expertise C) reduce the duplication of tasks D) reduce lead times E) promote standardization Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

10) In what type of auction does a buyer initiate the process by submitting a description of the desired product or service? A) traditional B) buyer C) Dutch D) French E) Mexican Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 11) An auction in which a buyer initiates the process by submitting a description of the desired product or service is known as a(n) ________. Answer: reverse auction (or Dutch auction) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 12) Of the four stages of supplier selection, the stage at which the factor weighting approach would be used is ________. Answer: supplier evaluation Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 13) Suppliers are also known as ________. Answer: vendors Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 14) What are the benefits of electronic-procurement? Answer: Speeds purchasing, reduces costs, and integrates the supply chain. Reduces paperwork, and at the same time, provides an extensive database of supplier, delivery, and quality data. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

15) What are the three classic negotiation strategies? Briefly describe each of them. Answer: The three classic strategies for negotiating with suppliers are the cost-based model, the market-based price model, and competitive bidding. In the cost-based model, contract price is a function of supplier costs, such as those for time and materials. In the market-based price model, price is set by some form of published, auction, or index price. Competitive bidding may be used when vendors are not open to the cost-based model, or where information is not perfect enough for market-based pricing. Bidding policies usually require that the purchasing agent has several potential suppliers and quotations from each. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 16) Identify the four stages of supplier selection. Answer: (1) supplier evaluation; (2) supplier development; (3) negotiations; (4) contracting Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 17) Identify three common features of contracts between buyers and suppliers. Answer: (1) quantity discounts; (2) buybacks; (3) revenue sharing Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 18) Describe a reverse auction (also known as a Dutch auction). Answer: A buyer initiates the process by submitting a description of the desired product or service. Potential suppliers then submit bids, which may include price and other delivery information. Thus, price competition occurs on the selling side of the transaction–bidding the price down. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.4 Describe the steps in supplier selection Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

Section 7

Logistics Management

1) Channel assembly, which sends components and modules to be assembled by a distributor, treats these distributors as manufacturing partners. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 2) Waterways are an attractive distribution system when cost is more important than shipping speed. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 3) Logistics represents more than 20% of the U.S. gross domestic product. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 4) What term is used to describe the outsourcing of logistics? A) e-logistics B) shipper-managed inventory (SMI) C) hollow logistics D) sub-logistics E) third-party logistics (3PL) Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 5) Which one of the following distribution systems offers speed and reliability when emergency supplies are needed overseas? A) trucking B) railroads C) airfreight D) waterways E) pipelines Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

6) By which distribution system is more than 90 percent of U.S. coal shipped? A) railroads B) trucks C) waterways D) pipelines E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 7) While freight rates are often based on very complicated pricing systems, in general, the primary freight price factor is based on which of the following attributes? A) damage record B) on-time delivery C) door-to-door service D) speed of shipment E) consolidation capabilities Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 8) Warehouses sometimes perform certain other functions besides storing goods. Which of the following is NOT typically one of those functions? A) purchasing B) postponement C) break-bulk activities D) consolidation point E) cross-docking Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 9) ________ postpones final assembly of a product so the distribution channel can assemble it. Answer: Channel assembly Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 10) ________ is an approach that seeks efficiency of operations through the integration of all material acquisition, movement, and storage activities. Answer: Logistics management Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 34 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

11) What is the trucking industry doing to improve efficiency? Answer: Trucking firms are using computers to monitor weather, find the most effective route, reduce fuel cost, and analyze the most efficient way to unload. To improve logistics efficiency, the industry is establishing Web sites such as Schneider National's connection (), which lets shippers and truckers find each other. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 12) Why is channel assembly popular in the personal computer industry? Answer: Channel assembly is popular in the personal computer industry because of better market response with less investment. This is possible because the late-stage assembly and customization is a natural part of a rapidly changing industry. With this strategy, finished-goods inventory is reduced because units are built to a shorter, more accurate forecast. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 13) Supply chain managers outsource logistics to meet what three goals? Answer: (1) drive down inventory investment; (2) lower delivery costs; (3) improve delivery reliability and speed Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 14) What are several advantages of shipping by truck? Answer: The advantages of shipping by truck include flexibility, on-time behavior, no damage, paperwork in order, and low cost. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

Section 8

Distribution Management

1) As the number of facilities in a distribution network increases, total logistics costs tend to follow a curve that first rises, then declines. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 2) As the number of facilities in a distribution network increases, the response time also increase. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 3) Once revenue and total logistics costs are considered together, the optimal number of facilities in a distribution network may increase compared to the optimal number of facilities based on total logistics costs only. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 4) As the number of facilities in a distribution network increases, profit tends to follow a curve that first rises, then declines. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 5) Top-notch supply chain performance requires more downstream management than upstream. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 6) Distribution management focuses on which of the following? A) the outbound flow of products B) incoming materials C) allocation of demand among suppliers D) setting dividend rates E) balancing an assembly line Answer: A Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

7) Designing distribution networks to meet customer expectations suggests what three criteria? A) rapid response, service, and cost B) rapid response, product choice, and service C) product choice, cost, and service D) cost, process choice, and service E) rapid response, cost, and process choice Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 8) What three logistics-related costs are relevant when analyzing the choice of number of facilities in a distribution network? A) inventory costs, production costs, and transportation costs B) inventory costs, production costs, and facility costs C) inventory costs, transportation costs, and facility costs D) facility costs, production costs, and transportation costs E) facility costs, inventory costs, and marketing costs Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 9) As the number of facilities increases, total logistics costs tend to follow a curve that first declines, then rises. Why? A) Transportation and inventory costs first decline steeply, then rise, while facility costs always rise. B) Transportation costs always decline, but eventually the rise in facility and inventory costs outweigh the declining transportation costs. C) Facility costs first decline steeply, then rise, while transportation and inventory costs always rise. D) Transportation costs first decline steeply, then rise, while facility and inventory costs always rise. E) Inventory costs first decline steeply, then rise, while transportation and facility costs always rise. Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

10) Which of the following statements does NOT accurately explain what occurs when the number of facilities in a distribution network increases? A) response time decreases B) profit first increases, then decreases C) total logistics costs first decrease, then increase D) inventory costs increase E) response time first decreases, then increases Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 11) ________ management focuses on the outbound flow of products. Answer: Distribution Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 12) The three major logistics-related costs are inventory costs, transportation costs, and ________ costs. Answer: facility Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 13) As the number of facilities in a distribution network increases, total logistics costs tend to follow a curve that first ________, then ________. Answer: declines; rises Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 14) Explain why once revenue and total logistics costs are considered together, the optimal number of facilities in a distribution network may well increase compared to the optimal number of facilities based on total logistics costs only. Include details about the behavior of relevant cost and revenue elements. Answer: Total logistics costs are comprised of inventory, transportation, and facility costs. While inventory and facility costs always increase in the number of facilities, transportation costs first decline steeply, then rise. This causes the total logistics cost curve to first decline, then rise, suggesting a certain optimal number of facilities. However, on the revenue side, increasing the number of facilities always decreases response time, which should increase revenue (better customer service). Therefore, when these revenue implications are considered, the total profit (revenue - cost) may suggest more facilities than a cost analysis alone would imply. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 11.5 Explain major issues in logistics management AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 38 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

Section 9 Ethics and Sustainable Supply Chain Management 1) Because the supply chain has become so electronic and automated, opportunities for unethical behavior have been greatly reduced. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 2) Establishing standards for a firm's suppliers is beyond the ethical responsibility of the firm since suppliers are external and not controlled by the firm. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 3) Managing reverse logistics is relatively more straightforward compared to forward logistics, due to the relatively low volume of goods flowing through reverse logistics. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 4) A reverse auction involves the processes for sending returned products back up the supply chain for resale, repair, reuse, remanufacture, recycling, or disposal. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 5) The Institute for Supply Management: A) establishes laws and regulations for supply management. B) is an agency of the United Nations charged with promoting ethical conduct globally. C) publishes the principles and standards for ethical supply management conduct. D) prohibits backward integration into developing economies. E) grants Ph.D. degrees in purchasing. Answer: C Diff: 3 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

6) In supply chain management, ethical issues: A) are particularly important because of the enormous opportunities for abuse. B) may be guided by company rules and codes of conduct. C) become more complex the more global is the supply chain. D) may be guided by the principles and standards of the Institute for Supply Management. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 7) What term describes a supply chain that is designed to optimize both forward and reverse flows? A) closed-loop supply chain B) full-journey supply chain C) circular supply chain D) network supply chain E) recycled supply chain Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 8) Which of the following is NOT true about reverse logistics as compared to forward logistics? A) Inventory management is consistent. B) Distribution costs are less directly visible. C) Pricing is dependent upon many factors. D) Speed is often not a priority. E) Forecasting is more uncertain. Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 9) The ________ is an organization that has developed principles and standards for ethical supply management conduct. Answer: Institute for Supply Management Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 10) ________ is the process of sending returned products back up the supply chain for value recovery or disposal. Answer: Reverse logistics Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design 40 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

11) Of all areas of the organization, why is the supply chain especially vulnerable to ethical lapses? Answer: The supply chain offers more opportunities for ethical issues than some other functions in the organization. Some of these opportunities arise from the large sums of money involved. Perhaps these opportunities arise because of the close and long-term personal contact between buyer and seller. Globalization adds even more complexity to the decisions made in the supply chain. Diff: 2 AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning Learning Outcome: Compare common approaches to supply chain design

Section 10

Measuring Supply Chain Performance

1) Benchmark firms have driven down costs of supply-chain performance. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.6 Compute the percentage of assets committed to inventory and inventory turnover Learning Outcome: Discuss options for measuring supply chain performance 2) Consider a firm with an annual net income of $35 million, revenue of $150 million and cost of goods sold of $90 million. If the balance sheet amounts show $6 million of inventory and $1,000,000 of property, plant & equipment, what is the inventory turnover? A) 12.50 B) 10.00 C) 15.00 D) 25.00 E) 30.00 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.6 Compute the percentage of assets committed to inventory and inventory turnover AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss options for measuring supply chain performance 3) Consider a firm with an annual net income of $35 million, revenue of $150 million and cost of goods sold of $90 million. If the balance sheet amounts show $6 million of inventory and $1,000,000 of property, plant & equipment, how many weeks of supply does the firm hold? A) 3.47 B) 6.00 C) 5.43 D) 0.67 E) 4.16 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.6 Compute the percentage of assets committed to inventory and inventory turnover AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss options for measuring supply chain performance

4) Which of the following is NOT one of the five parts of the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model? A) Make B) Sell C) Plan D) Source E) Return Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.6 Compute the percentage of assets committed to inventory and inventory turnover Learning Outcome: Discuss options for measuring supply chain performance 5) In the consumer packaged goods industry, the benchmark firms tend to have: A) low order fill rate. B) long order fulfillment lead time. C) short cash-to-cash cycle time. D) high inventory days of supply. E) low service levels. Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 11.6 Compute the percentage of assets committed to inventory and inventory turnover Learning Outcome: Discuss options for measuring supply chain performance 6) The ________ is a set of processes, metrics, and best practices developed by the Supply Chain Council. Answer: Supply Chain Operations Reference model or SCOR model Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.6 Compute the percentage of assets committed to inventory and inventory turnover Learning Outcome: Discuss options for measuring supply chain performance 7) Identify three specific measures that indicate how well assets are utilized. What are the formulas for each measure? Answer: Percentage invested in inventory = (Average inventory investment/Total assets) × 100 Inventory turnover = Cost of goods sold/Average inventory investment Weeks of supply = Average inventory investment/(Annual cost of goods sold/52 weeks) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.6 Compute the percentage of assets committed to inventory and inventory turnover Learning Outcome: Discuss options for measuring supply chain performance

8) The following data are pulled from a recent Walsh Manufacturing annual report. Assets Raw material inventory $150,000 Work-in-process inventory $50,000 Finished goods inventory $330,000 Property, plant & equipment$500,000 Other assets $140,000 Total assets $1,170,000 Condensed Income Statement Revenue $2,000,000 Cost of goods sold $700,000 Other expenses $1,000,000 Net income $300,000 Calculate: (a) Percentage invested in inventory, (b) Inventory turnover, and (c) Weeks of supply. Answer: (a) Percentage invested in inventory = ($150,000 + $50,000 + $330,000)/$1,170,000 = 45.30% (b) Inventory turnover = $700,000/($150,000 + $50,000 + $330,000) = 1.32 (c) Weeks of supply = ($150,000 + $50,000 + $330,000)/($700,000/52) = 39.37 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.6 Compute the percentage of assets committed to inventory and inventory turnover AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss options for measuring supply chain performance 9) A manufacturing plant averaged $540 of raw materials, $230 of work-in-process inventory, and $1230 of finished goods inventory during the month. If the cost of goods sold this month amounted to $12,000, what is the inventory turnover for the month? Answer: Monthly inventory turnover = Monthly cost of goods sold / Average inventory Investment = $12,000 / ($540 + $230 + $1230) = 6 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 11.6 Compute the percentage of assets committed to inventory and inventory turnover AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Discuss options for measuring supply chain performance

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 12 Inventory Management

Section 1

The Importance of Inventory

1) According to the global company profile, Amazon.com's advantage in inventory management comes from its almost fanatical use of economic order quantity and safety stock calculations. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 2) A major challenge in inventory management is to maintain a balance between inventory investment and customer service. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 3) Which item to order and with which supplier the order should be placed are the two fundamental issues in inventory management. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 4) One function of inventory is to take advantage of quantity discounts. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 5) Work-in-process inventory is devoted to maintenance, repair, and operating materials. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 6) Work-in-process inventory describes products or components that are no longer raw materials but have yet to become finished products. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

7) Which of the following statements regarding Amazon.com is FALSE? A) The company was opened by Jeff Bezos in 1995. B) The company was founded as a "virtual" retailer with no inventory. C) The company is now a world-class leader in warehouse automation and management. D) The company uses both United Parcel Service and the U.S. Postal Service as shippers. E) Amazon obtains its competitive advantage mainly through effective worker scheduling. Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 8) Which of the following is a function of inventory? A) to decouple various parts of the production process B) to provide a selection of goods for anticipated customer demand and to separate the firm from fluctuations in that demand C) to take advantage of quantity discounts D) to hedge against inflation E) All of these are functions of inventory. Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 9) Which of the following would NOT generally be a motive for a firm to hold inventories? A) to decouple various parts of the production process B) to provide a selection of goods for anticipated customer demand and to separate the firm from fluctuations in that demand C) to take advantage of quantity discounts D) to minimize holding costs E) to hedge against inflation Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 10) Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of inventory? A) raw material inventory B) work-in-process inventory C) maintenance/repair/operating supply inventory D) safety stock inventory E) finished-goods inventory Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

11) Which of the following statements regarding work-in-process (WIP) inventory is FALSE? A) Reducing flow time reduces WIP inventory. B) During most of the time a product is "being made," it is in fact sitting idle. C) Actual "run" time is usually a significant portion of the material flow time. D) WIP exists because of flow time. E) WIP inventory describes products or components that are no longer raw materials but have yet to become finished products. Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 12) Amazon's original concept of operating without inventory has given way to a model in which Amazon is a world-class leader in ________. Answer: warehouse automation and management Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 13) Inventory that separates various parts of the production process performs a(n) ________ function. Answer: decoupling Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 14) ________ inventory is no longer raw materials but have yet to become finished products. Answer: Work-in-process (WIP) Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 15) ________ inventory are supplies necessary to keep machinery and processes productive. Answer: Maintenance/repair/operating (MRO) Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 16) Explain what "decoupling" means in the context of inventory management. Answer: Decoupling means to separate various parts of the production process. Each of the parts can then function at its own best pace. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 17) What are the four functions of inventory? Answer: (1) to provide a selection of goods for anticipated customer demand and to separate the firm from fluctuations in that demand; (2) to decouple various parts of the production process; (3) to take advantage of quantity discounts; and (4) to hedge against inflation Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

18) Identify the four types of inventory. Answer: (1) raw material inventory; (2) work-in-process inventory; (3) maintenance/repair/operating supply (MRO) inventory; and (4) finished-goods inventory Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 19) What is MRO an acronym for? What is the function of MRO inventories? Answer: MRO inventories are devoted to maintenance/repair/operating supplies. They exist because the need and timing for maintenance and repair of some equipment are unknown. Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

Section 2

Managing Inventory

1) ABC analysis classifies inventoried items into three groups, usually based on annual dollar volume. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 2) In ABC analysis, "C" items are the most tightly controlled. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 3) ABC analysis is based on the presumption that carefully controlling all items is necessary to produce important inventory savings. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 4) Cycle counting is an inventory control technique exclusively used for cyclical items. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.2 Explain and use cycle counting Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 5) One advantage of cycle counting is that it cycles or rotates the inventory constantly. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.2 Explain and use cycle counting Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 6) In cycle counting, a set constant frequency of item counting and stock verification is usually established for all items in stock. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.2 Explain and use cycle counting Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 7) Shrinkage is a special type of packing used to protect retail finished goods inventory. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

8) Research suggests that shoppers are more likely to make a purchase from displays with many products than the ones with a more limited selection. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 9) Which of the following statements about ABC analysis is FALSE? A) ABC analysis is based on the presumption that controlling the few most important items produces the vast majority of inventory savings. B) In ABC analysis, "A" items should have tighter physical inventory control than "B" or "C" items have. C) In ABC analysis, forecasting methods for "C" items may be less sophisticated than for "A" items. D) ABC analysis is based on the presumption that all items must be tightly controlled to produce important cost savings. E) Criteria other than annual dollar volume, such as high holding cost or delivery problems, can determine item classification in ABC analysis. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 10) All EXCEPT which of the following statements about ABC analysis are TRUE? A) In ABC analysis, inventory may be categorized by measures other than dollar volume. B) ABC analysis categorizes on-hand inventory into three groups based on annual dollar volume. C) ABC analysis is an application of the Pareto principle. D) ABC analysis suggests that all items require the same high degree of control. E) ABC analysis suggests that there are the critical few and the trivial many inventory items. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 11) ABC analysis is based upon the principle that: A) all items in inventory must be monitored very closely. B) there are usually a few critical items, and many items that are less critical. C) an item is critical if its usage is high. D) more time should be spent on class "C" items because there are many more of them. E) as with grade distributions in many MBA courses, there should be more medium-level "B" items than either "A" or "C" items. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

12) ABC analysis divides on-hand inventory into three classes, generally based upon which of the following? A) item quality B) unit price C) the number of units on hand D) annual demand E) annual dollar volume Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 13) Cycle counting: A) is a process by which inventory records are verified once a year. B) eliminates annual inventory adjustments. C) provides a measure of inventory turnover. D) assumes that all inventory records must be verified with the same frequency. E) assumes that the most frequently used items must be counted more frequently. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.2 Explain and use cycle counting Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 14) Which of the following statements regarding control of service inventories is TRUE? A) Service inventory is a fictional concept, because services are intangible. B) Service inventory needs no safety stock, because there's no such thing as a service stockout. C) Effective control of all goods leaving the facility is one applicable technique. D) Service inventory has carrying costs but no setup costs. E) Good personnel selection, training, and discipline are easy. Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 15) Among the advantages of cycle counting is that it: A) makes the annual physical inventory more acceptable to management. B) does not require the detailed records necessary when annual physical inventory is used. C) does not require highly trained people. D) allows more rapid identification of errors and consequent remedial action than is possible with annual physical inventory. E) does not need to be performed for less expensive items. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.2 Explain and use cycle counting Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

16) Major retailers lose ________ of overall profits due to poor or inaccurate inventory records. A) 1% to 3% B) 3% to 5% C) 5% to 10% D) 10% to 25% E) 50% Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 17) Your company has compiled the following data on the small set of products that comprise the specialty repair parts division. Perform ABC analysis on the data. Over which product do you suggest the firm keep the tightest control? SKU A211 C434 F276 S277 X988

Annual Demand 20 15 100 2000 350

Unit Cost $10 $800 $50 $3 $25

A) A211 B) C434 C) F276 D) S277 E) X988 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

18) Your company has compiled the following data on the small set of products that comprise the specialty repair parts division. Perform ABC analysis on the data. Over which product do you suggest the firm keep the least control? SKU A211 C434 F276 S277 X988

Annual Demand 20 15 100 2000 350

Unit Cost $10 $800 $50 $3 $25

A) A211 B) C434 C) F276 D) S277 E) X988 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 19) What tracks both receipts and subtractions from inventory on a continuing basis? A) perpetual inventory B) periodic system C) cycle counting D) ABC analysis E) shrinkage Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 20) ________ is a method for dividing on-hand inventory into three classifications based on annual dollar volume. Answer: ABC analysis Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 21) ________ is a continuing reconciliation of inventory with inventory records. Answer: Cycle counting Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.2 Explain and use cycle counting Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

22) ABC analysis classifies inventoried items into three groups, usually based on ________. Answer: annual dollar volume Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 23) In retailing, inventory that is unaccounted for between receipt and time of sale is known as ________. Answer: shrinkage Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 24) Inventory theft is also known as ________. Answer: pilferage Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 25) Describe ABC inventory analysis in one sentence. Identify three policies that may be based upon the results of an ABC analysis. Answer: ABC inventory analysis is a method for dividing on-hand inventory into three classifications based on annual dollar volume. Some policies include: (1) purchasing resources expended on supplier development should be much higher for individual A items than for C items; (2) A items should have tighter physical inventory control; and (3) forecasting A items may warrant more care than forecasting other items. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 26) What is cycle counting? Answer: Cycle counting is a continuing audit to reconcile inventory with inventory records. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.2 Explain and use cycle counting Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 27) Define shrinkage. Identify three or more examples of shrinkage. Answer: Shrinkage is retail inventory that is unaccounted for between receipt and sale. Examples will vary, but may include damage and theft as well as sloppy paperwork. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 28) Identify three techniques to control service inventories. Answer: (1) good personnel selection, training, and discipline; (2) tight control of incoming shipments; and (3) effective control of all goods leaving the facility Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 10 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

29) Your company has compiled the following data on the small set of products that comprise the specialty repair parts division. Perform ABC analysis on the data. Over which products do you suggest the firm keep the tightest control? Explain. SKU R11 S22 T33 U44 V55

Annual Demand 125 55 100 150 100

Unit Cost $25 $90 $800 $150 $45

Answer: T33 and U44 represent almost 90% of the firm's volume in this area. T33 is classified A, U44 is classified B, and all others are C. The tightest controls go to T33, then U44 because of their high percentage of sales volume.

SKU Volume T33 100 U44 150 S22 55 V55 100 R11 125

Unit cost $800 $150 $90 $45 $25

Dollar % Dollar Cumulative volume volume $-vol % Class $80,000 69.52% 69.52% A $22,500 19.55% 89.07% B $4,950 4.30% 93.37% C $4,500 3.91% 97.28% C $3,125 2.72% 100.00% C Total $115,075

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

30) Perform an ABC analysis on the following set of products.

Item A211 B390 C003 D100 E707 F660 G473 H921

Annual Demand 800 100 450 400 85 250 500 100

Unit Cost $9 $90 $6 $100 $2,000 $320 $75 $75

Answer: The table below details the contribution of each of the eight products. Item E707 is clearly an A item, and items B390, H921, A211, and C003 are all C items. Other classifications are somewhat subjective, but one choice is to label E707 and F660 as A items, and D100 and G473 as B items. Annual Unit Cumulative Cumulative Item Demand Cost Volume volume percent E707 85 $2,000 $170,000 $170,000 48.04% F660 250 $320 $80,000 $250,000 70.64% D100 400 $100 $40,000 $290,000 81.94% G473 500 $75 $37,500 $327,500 92.54% B390 100 $90 $9,000 $336,500 95.08% H921 100 $75 $7,500 $344,000 97.20% A211 800 $9 $7,200 $351,200 99.24% C003 450 $6 $2,700 $353,900 100.00% $353,900 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.1 Conduct an ABC analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

Section 3

Inventory Models

1) For an auto manufacturer, the demand for automobile components would be considered as dependent demand. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 2) Insurance and taxes on inventory are part of the costs known as holding costs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 3) Ordering cost includes obsolescence and costs related to storage and interest payments. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 4) Which of the following is an element of inventory holding costs? A) housing costs B) material handling costs C) investment costs D) pilferage, scrap, and obsolescence E) All of these are elements of inventory holding costs. Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 5) Which category of inventory holding costs has a much higher percentage than average for rapid-change industries such as tablets and smart phones? A) housing costs B) material handling costs C) labor cost D) investment costs E) pilferage, scrap, and obsolescence Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 6) In manufacturing environments, setup cost is highly correlated with ________. Answer: setup time Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

7) For an auto manufacturer, the demand for automobile components would be considered as ________ demand. Answer: dependent Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 8) Insurance and taxes on inventory are part of the costs known as ________. Answer: holding costs Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 9) ________ include the cost to prepare a machine or process for manufacturing an order. Answer: Setup cost Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 10) Several inventory models assume "independent demand." Explain what that term means and why the assumption is important. Answer: Independent demand means that demand for one particular item does not affect, and is not affected by, demand for a different item. When item demands are dependent, such as when wheels are demanded for assembly onto lawnmowers, different models (Chapter 14) may apply. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 11) Identify the typical components that constitute inventory holding or carrying costs. Answer: Typical components of inventory holding or carrying costs include housing costs, material handling costs, labor cost from extra handling, investment costs, pilferage, scrap, and obsolescence. Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 12) Identify the typical cost components that constitute ordering costs in inventory systems. Answer: Typical components of ordering costs include cost of supplies, forms, order processing, clerical support, and so forth. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

Section 4

Inventory Models for Independent Demand

1) A significant increase in production order quantity results from a reduction in setup time and setup costs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 2) The EOQ model is best suited for items whose demand is independent of decisions for other items. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 3) In the simple EOQ model, if annual demand were to increase, the EOQ would increase proportionately. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 4) At the economic order quantity, annual carrying cost is always equal to annual ordering cost. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 5) In the simple EOQ model, if the carrying cost were to double, the EOQ would be half of what it was originally. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 6) In the production order quantity model, inventory does not arrive in a single moment but flows in at a steady rate, resulting in a smaller production/order quantity than in an otherwise identical EOQ problem. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 15 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) The reorder point for an item is independent of the lead time for the item. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.4 Compute a reorder point and explain safety stock Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 8) In the EOQ quantity discount model, the annual ordering costs is always equal to the annual carrying costs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 9) In the quantity discount model, the cost of acquiring goods (product cost) has no role in determining lot size. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 10) In the production order quantity model, the cost of acquiring goods (product cost) is a factor in determining lot size. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 11) Due to the robustness of the EOQ model, variations in setup costs, holding costs, and demand usually result in significant differences in total cost. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 12) The two most basic inventory questions answered by the typical inventory model are: A) timing of orders and cost of orders. B) order quantity and cost of orders. C) timing of orders and order quantity. D) order quantity and service level. E) ordering cost and carrying cost. Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

13) Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the economic order quantity model shown below? Q* = A) Demand is known, constant, and independent. B) Lead time is known and consistent. C) Quantity discounts are not possible. D) Production and use can occur simultaneously. E) The only variable costs are setup cost and holding (or carrying) cost. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 14) What is the primary purpose of the basic economic order quantity model shown below? Q* = A) to calculate the reorder point, so that replenishments take place at the proper time B) to minimize the sum of carrying cost and holding cost C) to maximize the customer service level D) to minimize the sum of setup cost and holding cost E) to calculate the optimum safety stock Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

15) If the actual order quantity is the economic order quantity in a problem that meets the assumptions of the economic order quantity model shown below, the average amount of inventory on hand: Q* = A) is smaller than the holding cost per unit. B) is zero. C) is one-half of the economic order quantity. D) goes down if the setup cost per order goes up. E) goes down if the holding cost per unit goes down. Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 16) A certain type of computer costs $50 per unit, and the annual holding cost is 20% of the value of the item. Annual demand is 10,000 units, and the order cost is $200 per order. What is the approximate economic order quantity? A) 400,000 B) 632 C) 110 D) 985 E) 346 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 17) Most inventory models attempt to minimize: A) the likelihood of a stockout. B) the number of items ordered. C) total inventory-based costs. D) the number of orders placed. E) the safety stock. Answer: C Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

18) In the basic EOQ model, if the cost of placing an order doubles and all other values remain constant, the EOQ will: A) increase by about 41%. B) increase by 100%. C) increase by 200%. D) increase, but more data is needed to say by how much. E) either increase or decrease. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 19) In the basic EOQ model, if D = 6000 per year, S = $100, and holding cost = $10 per unit per month, what is the economic order quantity? A) 24 B) 100 C) 141 D) 346 E) 600 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 20) Which of the following statements about the basic EOQ model is TRUE? A) If the ordering cost were to double, the EOQ would rise. B) If annual demand were to double, the EOQ would increase. C) If the carrying cost were to increase, the EOQ would fall. D) If annual demand were to double, the number of orders per year would increase. E) All of these statements are true. Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

21) Which of the following statements about the basic EOQ model is FALSE? A) If the setup cost were to decrease, the EOQ would fall. B) If annual demand were to double, the number of orders per year would increase by 73%. C) If the holding cost were to increase, the EOQ would decrease. D) If annual demand were to double, the EOQ would rise. E) None. All of these statements are true. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 22) A product whose EOQ is 40 units experiences an increase in ordering cost from $10 per order to $90 per order. The revised EOQ is: A) three times as large. B) one-third as large. C) nine times as large. D) one-ninth as large. E) cannot be determined Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 23) A product whose EOQ is 400 units experiences a 50% increase in demand. The new EOQ is: A) unchanged. B) increased by less than 50%. C) increased by 50%. D) increased by more than 50%. E) cannot be determined Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

24) For a certain item, the cost-minimizing order quantity obtained with the basic EOQ model is 200 units, and the total annual inventory (carrying and setup) cost is $400. What is the inventory carrying cost per unit per year for this item? A) $1.00 B) $2.00 C) $3.00 D) $150.00 E) not enough data to determine Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 25) A product has a demand of 10,000 units per year. Ordering cost is $50 per order, and holding cost is $25 per unit per year. The EOQ model is appropriate. The cost-minimizing solution for this product will cost ________ per year in total annual inventory (holding and setup) costs. A) $5000 B) $8000 C) $1200 D) Zero; this is a class C item. E) Cannot be determined because the unit price is not known. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 26) A product has a demand of 10,000 units per year. Ordering cost is $50 per order, and holding cost is $25 per unit per year. The cost-minimizing solution for this product is to order: A) all 10,000 units at one time. B) 500 units per order. C) every 20 days. D) 50 times per year. E) none of these Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

27) Which of the following statements regarding the reorder point is TRUE? A) The reorder point is that quantity that triggers an action to restock an item. B) There is a reorder point even if lead time and demand during lead time are constant. C) The reorder point is larger than d × L if safety stock is present. D) A shorter lead time implies a smaller reorder point. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.4 Compute a reorder point and explain safety stock AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 28) An inventory decision rule states, "When the inventory level goes down to 14 gearboxes, 100 gearboxes will be ordered." Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) One hundred is the reorder point, and 14 is the order quantity. B) Fourteen is the reorder point, and 100 is the order quantity. C) The number 100 is a function of demand during lead time. D) Fourteen is the safety stock, and 100 is the reorder point. E) None of these is true. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.4 Compute a reorder point and explain safety stock Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 29) Which of the following statements regarding the production order quantity model is TRUE? A) It applies only to items produced in the firm's own production departments. B) It relaxes the assumption that all the order quantity is received at one time. C) It relaxes the assumption that the demand rate is constant. D) It minimizes the total production costs. E) It minimizes inventory. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

30) Which of these statements about the production order quantity model is FALSE? A) The production order quantity model is appropriate when the assumptions of the basic EOQ model are met, except that receipt is noninstantaneous. B) Because receipt is noninstantaneous, some units are used immediately and not stored in inventory. C) Average inventory is more than one-half of the production order quantity. D) All else equal, the smaller the ratio of demand rate to production rate, the smaller the production order quantity. E) None of these is false. Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 31) The assumptions of the production order quantity model are met in a situation where annual demand is 3000 units, setup cost is $100, holding cost is $20 per unit per year, the daily demand rate is 50, and the daily production rate is 100. What is the approximate production order quantity for this problem? A) 245 B) 195 C) 258 D) 365 E) 548 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 32) A production order quantity problem has a daily demand rate = 10 and a daily production rate = 50. The production order quantity for this problem is approximately 750 units. What is the average inventory for this problem? A) 61 B) 245 C) 300 D) 375 E) 600 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

33) When quantity discounts are allowed, the cost-minimizing order quantity: A) is always an EOQ quantity. B) minimizes the sum of holding and ordering costs. C) minimizes the unit purchase price. D) may be a quantity below that at which one qualifies for that price. E) minimizes the sum of holding, ordering, and product costs. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 34) Which of the following statements about quantity discounts is FALSE? A) The cost-minimizing solution may or may not be where annual holding costs equal annual ordering costs. B) In inventory management, item cost becomes relevant to order quantity decisions when a quantity discount is available. C) If carrying costs are expressed as a percentage of value, EOQ is larger at each lower price in the discount schedule. D) The larger the annual demand, the less attractive a discount schedule will be. E) The smaller the ordering cost, the less attractive a discount schedule will be. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 35) Consider the all-units quantity discount schedule below. Quantity Ordered 1−499 500−999 1000−1499 1500-1999 2000 and over

Price Per Unit $300 $280 $260 $230 $200

EOQ at that Price 952 986 1023 1087 1166

Which of the following sets of order quantities is guaranteed to contain the optimal solution (i.e., best order quantity)? A) {1, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000} B) {952, 986, 1023,1087, 1166} C) {986, 1000, 1500, 2000} D) {1023, 1500, 2000} E) {986, 1023, 1500} Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 24 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

36) Consider the all-units quantity discount schedule below. Which of the following CANNOT be the optimal ordering quantity? Quantity Ordered 1−499 500−999 1000−1499 1500-1999 2000 and over

Price Per Unit $300 $280 $260 $230 $200

EOQ at that Price 891 922 957 1017 1091

A) 891 B) 922 C) 1000 D) 1500 E) 2000 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 37) Consider the all-units quantity discount schedule below. The annual demand is 90,000 units, setup cost is $1000 per order, and annual holding cost is 30% of the unit cost. What is the optimal order quantity? Quantity Ordered 1−499 500−999 1000−1499 1500 and over

Price Per Unit $300 $280 $250 $210

A) 1500 B) 1690 C) 1414 D) 1000 E) 1549 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 38) ________ is the inventory level at which action is taken to replenish the stocked item. Answer: Reorder point (ROP) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.4 Compute a reorder point and explain safety stock Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 25 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

39) In an economic order quantity problem, the total annual cost curve is at its ________ where annual holding costs equal annual setup costs. Answer: minimum Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 40) In the EOQ model, for a given level of demand and holding cost, as the ordering cost per order increases, the economic order quantity will ________. Answer: increase Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 41) In the EOQ model, for a given level of demand and ordering cost, as the holding decreases, the economic order quantity will ________. Answer: decrease Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 42) In the production order quantity model, the fraction of inventory that is used immediately and not stored is represented by the ratio of ________. Answer: demand rate to production rate Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 43) ________ is extra stock that is carried to serve as a buffer. Answer: Safety stock Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.4 Compute a reorder point and explain safety stock Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 44) In a quantity discount problem, if the savings in annual product cost is smaller than the increase in the sum of annual setup cost and annual holding cost, the discount should be ________. Answer: rejected or refused Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

45) Compare the assumptions of the production order quantity model to those of the basic EOQ model. Answer: All are the same, except for the assumption that receipt of inventory is instantaneous, which holds for the EOQ but not the POQ. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 46) In some inventory models, the optimal behavior occurs when ordering costs and carrying costs are equal. Provide an example of a model where this rule does not hold; explain how the model's results are optimal anyway. Answer: This rule will not hold in all instances of the quantity discount model. In order to take advantage of a discount, it may be cheaper to order a quantity that is not an EOQ. The goal in quantity discount models is to minimize the sum of ordering, carrying, and product costs. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 47) What are the assumptions of the EOQ model? Answer: (1) Demand for an item is known, reasonably constant, and independent of decisions for other items. (2) Lead time—that is, the time between placement and receipt of the order—is known and consistent. (3) Receipt of inventory is instantaneous and complete. (4) Quantity discounts are not possible. (5) The only variable costs are the cost of setting up or placing an order and the cost of holding or storing inventory over time. (6) Stockouts (shortages) can be completely avoided if orders are placed at the right time. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 48) Consider two inventory problems with identical demand, holding cost, and setup cost. In one, goods arrive instantly, but in the other, goods arrive at a measurable rate. Which of these problems will have the larger optimal order quantity? Why? Answer: The problem with instantaneous delivery is an EOQ problem, and its optimal order quantity is Q*. The problem with noninstantaneous delivery is a production order quantity problem, with optimal order quantity Q*p. The production order quantity problem will yield a higher order quantity than the basic model, other things equal, because the effective annual holding cost is lower in the production order quantity model. This occurs because most of the inventory arrives later (hence is not held from the beginning) compared to the EOQ environment. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

49) How sensitive is the EOQ to variations in demand or costs? Answer: The EOQ is relatively insensitive to small changes in demand or setup or carrying costs because the cost curve is relatively shallow (flat) around the EOQ. This means that variations in setup costs, holding costs, or demand make relatively modest differences in total cost. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 50) What is a reorder point? Answer: A reorder point is the inventory level (point) at which action is taken (an order placed) to replenish the stocked item. Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.4 Compute a reorder point and explain safety stock Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 51) Identify several forms of quantity discounts other than the standard all-units quantity discount. Answer: incremental quantity discounts, fixed fees, item aggregation, time aggregation, truckload discounts, buy-one-get-one-free offers, and one-time-only sales. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 52) Lead time for one of Montegut Manufacturing's fastest moving products is 4 days. Demand during this period averages 100 units per day. What would be an appropriate reorder point? Answer: Reorder point = demand during lead time = 100 units/day × 4 days = 400 units. Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.4 Compute a reorder point and explain safety stock AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

53) Montegut Manufacturing produces a product for which the annual demand is 10,000 units. Production averages 80 units per day, while demand is 60 units per day. Holding costs are $5.00 per unit per year, and setup cost is $200.00. (a) If the firm wishes to produce this product in economic batches, what size batch should be used? (b) What is the maximum inventory level? (c) How many order cycles are there per year? (d) What are the total annual setup and holding costs? Answer: This is a production order quantity problem. (a) Q*p =

= 1788.9 or 1789 units

(b) The maximum inventory level is Q (c) There are approximately N =

= 1789(1-60/80) = 447.3 or 447 units

= 10,000/1789 = 5.59 cycles per year

(d) Total annual costs = (10,000/1789)(200) + (447/2)(5) = $2,235.44 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 54) The annual demand, ordering cost, and the annual inventory carrying cost rate for a certain item are D = 600 units, S = $20/order and I = 30% of item price. Price is established by the following quantity discount schedule. What should the order quantity be in order to minimize the total annual cost? Quantity Price

1 to 99 100 to 199 200 and up $8.00 per unit $7.00 per unit $6.00 per unit

Answer: STEP 1: EOQ at $6.00 = 115 → infeasible EOQ at $7.00 = 107 → feasible So the possible best answers are 107 and 200 STEP 2: TC for 107 units = $4,424.50 TC for 200 units = $3,840.00 Therefore, order 200 units paying $6.00 per unit. Holding costs are larger than ordering costs, but this is offset by the unit price reduction. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

55) Central University uses $123,000 of a particular toner cartridge for laser printers in the student computer labs each year. The purchasing director of the university estimates the ordering cost at $45 and thinks that the university can hold this type of inventory at an annual storage cost of 22% of the purchase price. How many months' supply should the purchasing director order at one time to minimize the total annual cost of purchasing and carrying? Answer: First, calculate the EOQ from the data provided. In this problem, the "units" are dollars, and the "price" of each is 1. Q* =

= 7093.53

One month's usage is 123000/12 = $10,250. EOQ = 7094. Month's usage = 7094/10250 = 0.69, or about three weeks' usage. (This is supported by the order frequency of 17 per year.) Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 56) The soft goods department of a large department store sells 175 units per month of a certain large bath towel. The unit cost of a towel to the store is $2.50 and the cost of placing an order has been estimated to be $12.00. The store uses an inventory carrying charge of I = 27% per year. Determine (a) the optimal order quantity, (b) the order frequency, and (c) the annual holding and setup cost. If, through automation of the purchasing process, the ordering cost can be cut to $4.00, what will be (d) the new economic order quantity, (e) the order frequency, and (f) annual holding and setup costs? Explain these results. Answer: Annual demand is 175 × 12 = 2100. (a) Q* =

= 273.25

(b) N =

= 7.69

($12) +

(.27)($2.50) = $92.22 + $92.22 = $184.44

At S = $4: (d) Q* =

= 157.76

(e) N =

= 13.31

(f) TC =

($4) +

(.27)($2.50) = $53.24 + $53.24 = $106.48

The lower order cost encourages smaller, more frequent orders, and it lowers total costs. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

57) A firm that makes electronic circuits has been ordering a certain raw material 250 ounces at a time. The firm estimates that carrying cost is I = 30% per year and that ordering cost is about $20 per order. The current price of the ingredient is $200 per ounce. The assumptions of the basic EOQ model are thought to apply. For what value of annual demand is their action optimal? Answer: This problem reverses the unknown of a standard EOQ problem. 250 =

; solving for D results in D =

= 93,750

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 58) A printing company estimates that it will require 10,000 reams of a certain type of paper in a given period. The cost of carrying one unit in inventory for that period is $1.50. The company buys the paper from a wholesaler in the same town, sending its own truck to pick up the orders at a fixed cost of $50.00 per trip. Treating this cost as the order cost, (a) What is the optimum number of reams to buy at one time? (b) How many times should lots of this size be bought during this period? (c) What is the minimum cost (holding and setup) of maintaining inventory on this item for the period? (d) Of this total cost, how much is carrying cost and how much is ordering cost? Answer: This is an EOQ problem, even though the time period is not a year. All that is required is that the demand value and the carrying cost share the same time reference. This will require approximately 3.5 orders per period. Setup costs and carrying costs are each $70.71, and the annual total is $141.42. (a) EOQ =

= 816

(b) N = 10,000/816 = 12.25 (d) Carrying cost = (816/2)(1.50) = $612; setup cost = (10,000/816)(50) = $612.75 (c) Total cost = $612 + $612.75 = $1,224.75 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

59) The Rushton Trash Company stocks, among many other products, a certain container, each of which occupies four square feet of warehouse space. The warehouse space currently available for storing this product is limited to 600 square feet. Demand for the product is 15,000 units per year. Holding costs are $4 per container per year. Ordering costs are $5 per order. (a) What is the cost-minimizing order quantity decision for Rushton? (b) What is the total inventory-related cost of this decision? (c) What is the total inventory-related cost of managing the inventory of this product, when the limited amount of warehouse space is taken into account? (d) What would the firm be willing to pay for additional warehouse space? Answer: (a) The EOQ is about 194, more than there is room to store. (b) Total cost at Q =194 is (15,000/194)($5) + (194/2)($4) = $774.60. (c) The warehouse will hold only 150 containers. The annual cost at Q = 150 is 100 × 5 + 75 × 4 = $800. (d) From (b), the EOQ cost is $25.40 less than current cost, which reflects the limited storage space. Rushton would consider paying up to $25.40 for a year's rental of enough space to store 44 additional containers. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 60) Given the following data: D = 65,000 units per year, S = $120 per setup, P = $5 per unit, and I = 25% per year, (a) calculate the EOQ, and (b) calculate annual costs of holding and setup following EOQ behavior. Answer: (a) Q* = (b) TC =

= 3532.7 units (S) +

(H) =

(.25)($5) = $2207.94 + $2207.94 = $4415.88

61) A toy manufacturer makes its own wind-up motors, which are then put into its toys. While the toy manufacturing process is continuous, the motors are intermittent flow. Data on the manufacture of the motors appears below. Annual demand (D) = 25,000 units Setup cost (S) = $85 per batch Carrying cost = $2.00 per unit per year

Daily subassembly production rate = 1,000 Daily subassembly usage rate = 400

(a) To minimize cost, how large should each batch of subassemblies be? (b) Approximately how many days are required to produce a batch? (c) How long is a complete cycle? (d) What is the average inventory for this problem? (e) What is the total annual inventory cost (holding plus setup) of the optimal behavior in this problem? Answer: (a) Q*p =

= 1,881.9 or 1,882 units.

(b) It will take approximately 1,882/1,000 = 1.9 days to make these units. (c) A complete cycle will last approximately 1,882/400 = 4.71 days. (d) The maximum inventory level is Q = 1,882 (1 - 400/1,000) = 1129 units. Average inventory is 1129/2 = 565 (not one-half of 1882). (e) Total inventory management costs are TC = (25,000/1882)(85) + (1129/2)(2) = 1,129.12 + 1,129 = $2,258.12 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

62) Louisiana Specialty Foods can produce its famous meat pies at a rate of 1650 cases of 48 pies each per day. The firm distributes the pies to regional stores and restaurants at a steady rate of 250 cases per day. The cost of setup, cleanup, idle time in transition from other products to pies, etc., is $320. Annual holding costs are $11.50 per case. Assume 250 days per year. (a) Determine the optimum production run (batch size). (b) Determine the number of production runs per year. (c) Determine maximum inventory. (d) Determine total inventory-related (setup and carrying) costs per year (rounded to the nearest dollar). Answer: (a) Q*p =

= 2024.7 or 2025 cases.

(b) There will be 62,500/2024.7 = 30.87 runs per year. (c) The maximum inventory level is Q = 2024.7

= 1717.9 units.

(d) Total inventory management costs are TC = ($320) + ($11.50) = $9878 + $9878 + $19,756. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

63) Holstein Computing manufactures an inexpensive audio card (Audio Max) for assembly into several models of its microcomputers. The annual demand for this part is 100,000 units. The annual inventory carrying cost is $5 per unit and the cost of preparing an order and making production setup for the order is $750. The company operates 250 days per year. The machine used to manufacture this part has a production rate of 2000 units per day. (a) Calculate the optimum lot size. (b) How many lots are produced in a year? (c) What is the average inventory for Audio Max? (d) What is the annual holding and setup cost for Audio Max? Answer: (a) Q*p =

= 6123.7 or 6124 units.

(b) There are approximately N = (c) The maximum inventory is Q

= 16.33 cycles per year. = 6123.7

= 4899 units; average inventory is

4899/2 = 2449.5 units. (d) Annual inventory management costs are 16.33($750) + 2449.5($5) = $12,247.50 + $12,247.50 = $24,495. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

64) Clement Bait and Tackle has been buying a chemical water conditioner for its bait (to help keep its baitfish alive) in an optimal fashion using EOQ analysis. The supplier has now offered Clement a discount of $0.50 off all units if the firm will make its purchases monthly or $1.00 off if the firm will make its purchases quarterly. Current data for the problem are: D = 720 units per year; S = $6.00, I = 20% per year; P = $25. (a) What is the EOQ at the current behavior? (b) What is the annual total cost, including product cost, of continuing their current behavior? (c) What are the annual total costs, if they accept either of the proposed discounts? (d) At the cheapest of the total costs, are carrying costs equal to ordering costs? Explain. Answer: (a) Q* =

= 41.57 or 42 units at a time.

(b) TC = 720($25) +

($6) +

(.2)($25) = $18,000 + $103.92 = $103.93 + $18,207.85

(c) Placing orders on a monthly basis implies twelve orders per year where Q = 720/12 = 60. Placing orders on a quarterly basis implies four orders per year where Q = 720/4 = 180. The following table shows the total costs.

Quantity Unit Price, P Q* (Square root formula) Order Quantity Setup cost Holding cost Product cost Total cost, TC

Range 1 1-59 $25

Range 2 60-179 $24.5

Range 3 ≥ 180 $24

41.57 41.57

41.99 60

42.43 180

103.92 103.93 18,000.00 $18,207.85

72 147 17,640 $17,859

24 432 17,280 $17,736

(d) They are not. Accepting the discount requires an order quantity that is not EOQ. With the more favorable discount, setup costs are $24 while holding costs are $432. The trade-off is worth it due to the $720 in annual product cost savings. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

65) The annual demand for an item is 2,000 units. The cost to process an order is $75, and the annual inventory holding cost is 20% of item cost. (a) What is the optimal order quantity, given the following price breaks for purchasing the item? (b) What price should the firm pay per unit? (c) What is the total annual cost at the optimal behavior, including purchasing cost? Quantity 1-499 500 - 999 1,000 - 4,999 5,000 or more

Price $3.00 per unit $2.50 per unit $2.25 per unit $2.00 per unit

Answer: STEP 1: EOQ at $2.00 = 866 → infeasible EOQ at $2.25 = 816 → infeasible EOQ at $2.50 = 775 → feasible So the possible best answers are 775, 1,000, and 5,000 STEP 2: TC for 775 units = $5,387.30 TC for 1,000 units = $4,875.00 TC for 5,000 units = $5,030.00 (a) Order 1000 units at a time. (b) The price is $2.25 per unit. (c) Total annual purchasing, holding, and setup costs = $4,875.00. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.6 Explain and use the quantity discount model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

66) A local artisan uses supplies purchased from an overseas supplier. The owner believes the assumptions of the EOQ model are met reasonably well. Minimization of inventory costs is her objective. Relevant data, from the files of the craft firm, are annual demand (D) =150 units, ordering cost (S) = $42 per order, and holding cost (H) = $4 per unit per year (a) How many units should she order at one time? (b) How many times per year will she replenish her inventory of this material? (c) What will be the total annual inventory (holding and setup) costs associated with this material (rounded to the nearest dollar)? (d) If she discovered that the carrying cost had been overstated, and was in reality only $1 per unit per year, what is the corrected value of EOQ? Answer: (a) Q* =

= 56.12. She should order 56 units at a time.

(b) N =

= 2.67. She should place about 2.67 orders per year.

(c) Setup costs = 2.67($42) = $112. Holding costs = (56.12/2)($4) = $112. Total costs = $112 + $112 = $224. (d) At the lower value for H, the EOQ will be doubled to 112.25. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 67) Groundz Coffee Shop uses 4 pounds of a specialty tea weekly; each pound costs $16. Carrying costs are $1 per pound per week because space is very scarce. It costs the firm $8 to prepare an order. Assume the basic EOQ model with no shortages applies. Assume 52 weeks per year, closed on Mondays. (a) How many pounds should Groundz order at a time? (b) What is total annual cost (excluding item cost) of managing this item on a cost-minimizing basis? (c) In pursuing lowest annual total cost, how many orders should Groundz place annually? (d) How many days will there be between orders (assume 312 operating days) if Groundz practices EOQ behavior? Answer: (a) Q* =

= 8. Groundz should order 8 pounds per order.

(b) TC =

($8) +

($1)(52) = $208 + $208 = $416. The firm will spend $416 annually.

= 26. Groundz should order 26 times per year.

(d) Days between orders will be 312/26 or approximately every 12 working days. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

68) Pointe au Chien Containers, Inc., manufactures in batches, and the manufactured items are placed in stock. Specifically, the firm is questioning how best to manage a specific wooden crate for shipping live seafood, which is sold primarily by the mail/phone order marketing division of the firm. The firm has estimated that carrying cost is $3 per unit per year. In addition, annual demand = 60,000 units, and setup cost is $100. The firm currently plans to satisfy all customer demand from stock on hand. Demand is known and constant. The production rate is nearly instantaneous. (a) What is the cost minimizing size of the manufacturing batch? (b) What is the total annual holding and setup cost of this solution? Answer: (a) The cost-minimizing batch size is Q* =

= 2,000 crates.

(b) This will cost (60,000/2,000)(100) + (2000/2)($3) = $3000 + $3000 = $6,000 per year. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 69) Holding costs are $35 per unit per year, the ordering cost is $120 per order, and sales are relatively constant at 300 per month. (a) What is the optimal order quantity? (b) What are the annual holding and setup costs? Answer: (a) Order size is Q* = (b) Annual inventory costs are

= 157.12 or 157. ($120) +

($35) + $2749.49 + $2749.60 = $5,499.09

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 70) An organization has had a policy of ordering 70 units at a time. Their annual demand is 3400 units, and the item has a monthly carrying cost of $2. The assumptions of the EOQ are thought to apply. For what value of ordering cost would this order size be optimal? Answer: Start with the economic order quantity model, and solve for S. 70 =

becomes S =

= $17.29

71) Joe's Camera shop has a favorite model that has annual sales of 145. The cost to place an order to replenish inventory is $25 per order, and annual inventory holding cost per unit is $20. Assume the store is open 350 days per year. (a) What is the optimal order size? (b) What is the optimal number of orders per year? (c) What is the optimal number of days between orders? (d) What is the annual holding and setup cost? Answer: (a) The optimal order size is Q* =

= 19.04 or approximately 19 units.

(b) The optimal number of orders per year is N = 145/19.04 = 7.62 or 8 orders. (c) The optimal number of days between orders is 350/7.62 = 45.9 days. (d) The annual inventory cost is ($25) + ($20) = $190.39 + $190.40 = $380.79 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.3 Explain and use the EOQ model for independent inventory demand AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 72) The inventory management costs for a certain product are S = $8 to order, and H = $1 to hold for a year. Annual demand is 2400 units. Consider the following ordering plans: (a) order all 2400 at one time, (b) order 600 once each quarter, and (c) order 200 once each month. Calculate the annual holding and setup costs associated with each plan. (d) Is there another plan, cheaper than any of these? Calculate this order quantity along with its total annual holding and setup costs. Answer: (a) TC2400 = 1($8) + ($1) = $1208.00 (b) TC600 = 4($8) +

($1) = $332.00

($1) = $196.00

(d) Q* =

= 196 is the cheapest solution.

TC196 = (2400/196)($8) +

($1) = $97.96 + $98.00 = $195.96

73) Consider a product with a daily demand of 500 units, a setup cost per production run of $100, a daily holding cost per unit of $0.20, and an annual production rate of 219,000 units. The firm operates and experiences demand 365 days per year. Suppose that management mistakenly used the basic EOQ model to calculate the batch size instead of using the production order quantity model. How much money per year has that mistake cost the company? Answer: d = 500 units D = 500(365) = 182,500 units S = $100 H = $0.20(365) = $73 p = 219,000/365 = 600 units The firm actually ordered EOQ = {[2(182,500)100] / 73}1/2 = 707 units. The firm should have ordered POQ = {[2(182,500)100] / [73(1 - 500/600)]}1/2 = 1732 units. The annual cost of the wrong policy is (182,500/707)(100) + (707/2)(73)(1 - 500/600) = 25,813.3 + 4,300.92 = $30,114.21 The annual cost of the correct policy is (182,500/1732)(100) + (1732/2)(73)(1 - 500/600) = 10,536.95 + 10,536.33 = $21,073.28 Thus, the mistake cost $30,114.21 - $21,073.28 = $9,040.93 per year. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.5 Apply the production order quantity model AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

Section 5

Probabilistic Models and Safety Stock

1) Service level is the complement of the order lead time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 2) Safety stock is independent of the average demand during the lead time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 3) If the standard deviation of demand is six per week, demand is 50 per week, and the desired service level is 95%, approximately what is the statistical safety stock? A) 8 units B) 10 units C) 16 units D) 64 units E) Cannot be determined without lead time data. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 4) A specific product has a fixed daily demand of 20 units, with a standard deviation of lead time of 3 days. What safety stock (approximately) provides a 95% service level? A) 100 B) 50 C) 133 D) 126 E) 165 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

5) Demand for dishwasher water pumps is 20 per day. The standard deviation of demand is 3 per day, and the order lead time is nine days. The service level is 95%. What should the reorder point be? A) about 49 B) about 100 C) less than 150 D) more than 190 E) about 160 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 6) The purpose of safety stock is to: A) replace failed units with good ones. B) eliminate the possibility of a stockout. C) eliminate the likelihood of a stockout due to erroneous inventory tally. D) control the likelihood of a stockout due to variable demand and/or lead time. E) protect the firm from a sudden decrease in demand. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 7) The proper quantity of safety stock is typically determined by: A) using a single-period model. B) carrying sufficient safety stock so as to eliminate all stockouts. C) multiplying the EOQ by the desired service level. D) setting the level of safety stock so that a given stockout risk is not exceeded. E) minimizing total costs. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 8) If demand is not uniform and constant, then stockout risks can be controlled by: A) increasing the EOQ. B) spreading annual demand over more frequent, but smaller, orders. C) raising the selling price to reduce demand. D) adding safety stock. E) reducing the reorder point. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 43 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

9) If daily demand is normally distributed with a mean of 20 and standard deviation of 3, and lead time is constant at 16 days, a 98% service level will require how much (approximate) safety stock? A) 8 units B) 10 units C) 15 units D) 25 units E) 40 units Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 10) If daily demand is constant at 10 units per day, and lead time averages 12 days with a standard deviation of 3 days, 95% service requires how much safety stock? A) 28 units B) 30 units C) 49 units D) 59 units E) 114 units Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 11) In a safety stock problem where both demand and lead time are variable, demand averages 100 units per day with a daily standard deviation of 10, and lead time averages 8 days with a standard deviation of 2 days. What is the (approximate) standard deviation of demand during lead time? A) 75 units B) 144 units C) 154 units D) 202 units E) 525 units Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

12) In a safety stock problem where both demand and lead time are variable, demand averages 100 units per day with a daily standard deviation of 10, and lead time averages 8 days with a standard deviation of 2 days. How much safety stock is required for a 95% service level? A) 517 units B) 333 units C) 154 units D) 512 units E) 1,517 units Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 13) In a safety stock problem where both demand and lead time are variable, demand averages 200 units per day with a daily variance of 64, and lead time averages 6 days with a standard deviation of 1 day. How much safety stock is required for a 95% service level? A) 331 units B) 201 units C) 417 units D) 1,617 units E) 1,530 units Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 14) In a safety stock problem where both demand and lead time are variable, demand averages 100 units per day with a daily standard deviation of 10, and lead time averages 8 days with a standard deviation of 2 days. What should the (approximate) reorder point be for a 95% service level? A) 330 units B) 587 units C) 417 units D) 1,132 units E) 1,531 units Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

15) ________ is the complement of the probability of a stockout. Answer: Service level Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 16) If a safety stock problem includes parameters for daily demand, average lead time, and standard deviation of lead time, then ________ is variable and ________ is constant. Answer: lead time; demand Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 17) When demand is variable and lead time is constant, the safety stock computation requires three inputs: the value of Z, _______, and the lead time. Answer: the standard deviation of demand Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 18) Define service level. Answer: The service level is the probability that demand will not be greater than supply during lead time; it is the complement of the probability of a stockout. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 19) What happens to the cost of safety stock when the service level increases? Answer: Because Z increases, the amount of safety stock increases; therefore, the investment in (cost of) safety stock increases. Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 20) Thomas' Bike Shop stocks a high-volume item that has a normally distributed demand during lead time. The average daily demand is 100 units, the lead time is 4 days, and the standard deviation of demand during lead time is 20. (a) How much safety stock provides a 90% service level to Thomas? (b) What should the reorder point be? Answer: (a) SS = 1.28 × 20 = 25.6 units or 26 units (b) ROP = (100)(4) + 26 = 426 units. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 46 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

21) The new office supply discounter, Paper Clips, Etc. (PCE), sells a certain type of ergonomically correct office chair that costs $300. The annual holding cost rate is 40% of the item cost, annual demand is 900 units, and the ordering cost is $20 per order. The lead time is 4 days. Because demand is variable (standard deviation of daily demand is 2.4 chairs), PCE has decided to establish a customer service level of 90%. The store is open 300 days per year. (a) What is the optimal order quantity? (b) What is the safety stock? (c) What is the reorder point? Answer: (a) The optimal order quantity is Q* =

= 17.32 or 17 chairs.

(b) Safety Stock is SS = 1.28 ∙ 2.4 ∙ = 6.14 or 6 chairs. (c) ROP = lead time demand + safety stock = (3 chairs/day × 4 days) + 6.14 = 18 chairs. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 22) Huckaby Motor Services, Inc. rebuilds small electrical items such as motors, alternators, and transformers, all using a certain type of copper wire. The firm's demand for this wire is approximately normal, averaging 20 spools per week, with a standard deviation of 6 spools per week. Cost per spool is $24; ordering costs are $25 per order; and inventory handling cost is $4.00 per spool per year. Acquisition lead time is four weeks. The company works 50, 5-day weeks per year. (a) What is the optimal size of an order, if minimization of inventory system cost is the objective? (b) What are the safety stock and reorder point if the desired service level is 90%? Answer: Demand is 20 × 50 = 1000 spools per year (a) Q* =

= 111.8

Huckaby should order 112 spools at one time.

(b) SS = 1.28 × 6 × = 15.36 or about 15 spools. The ROP is thus 20(4) + 15 = 95 spools. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 23) Demand for ice cream at the Ouachita Dairy can be approximated by a normal distribution with a mean of 47 gallons per day and a standard deviation of 8 gallons per day. The new management desires a service level of 95%. Lead time is four days; the dairy is open seven days a week. What reorder point would be consistent with the desired service level? Answer: SS = 1.65 × 8 × = 26.4 gallons; and ROP = 47(4) + 26.4 = 214.4 gallons. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 47 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

24) The Winfield Distributing Company has maintained an 80% service level policy for inventory of string trimmers. Mean demand during lead time is 170 trimmers, and the standard deviation during lead time is 60 trimmers. The annual cost of carrying one trimmer in inventory is $6. The area salespeople have recently told Winfield's management that they could expect a $400 improvement in profit (based on current figures of cost per trimmer) if the service level were increased to 99%. Is it worthwhile for Winfield to make this change? Answer: This is solved with a cost comparison: total costs status quo compared to total costs at higher service, as amended by the increased profit. First calculate the safety stock: SS = 0.84 ∙ 60 = 50.4 trimmers at $6 each. This safety stock policy costs about $302.40. At a service level of 99%, the safety stock rises to 2.33 ∙ 60 = 139.8, which will cost $838.80. The added cost is $536.40, which is more than the added profit, so Winfield should not increase its service level. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 25) Daily demand for a product is normally distributed with a mean of 150 units and a standard deviation of 15 units. The firm currently uses a reorder point system, and it seeks a 75% service level during the lead time of 6 days. (a) What safety stock is appropriate for the firm? (b) What is the reorder point? Answer: (a) SS = 0.67 × 15 × = 24.6 units (b) ROP = 150(6) + 24.6 = 924.6 units Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 26) Daily demand for a product is normally distributed with a mean of 200 units and a standard deviation of 50 units. The firm currently uses a reorder point system, with a lead time of 6 days. (a) What safety stock provides a 50% service level? (b) What safety stock provides a 80% service level? (c) What safety stock provides a 99% service level? Answer: Standard deviation during lead time is 50 × = 122.47 units. Z is 0 for 50% service level, 0.84 for 80%, and 2.33 for 99%. The resulting safety stocks are: (a) 0, (b) 102.9, and (c) 285.4. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

27) Average daily demand for a product is normally distributed with a mean of 5 units and a standard deviation of 1 unit. Lead time is fixed at four days. (a) What is the reorder point if there is no safety stock? (b) What is the reorder point if the service level is 80 percent? (c) How much more safety stock is required if the service level is raised from 80 percent to 90 percent? Answer: This problem requires formula 12-15, since demand is variable but lead time is constant. (a) With no safety stock, the reorder point is D × L = 5 × 4 = 20 units. (b) For an 80 percent service level, Z is 0.84. The reorder point is ROP = DL + Z × σd × = 5 × 4 + 0.84 × 1 × = 20 + 1.7 = 21.7. (c) At 90 percent service, Z = 1.28. Safety stock is 1.28 × 1 × = 2.6 , an increase of 2.6 - 1.7 = 0.9 units. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 28) Average daily demand for a product is normally distributed with a mean of 20 units and a standard deviation of 3 units. Lead time is fixed at 25 days. What reorder point provides for a service level of 95%? Answer: ROP = DL + Z × σd × = 20(25) + 1.65 × 3 × = 500 + 24.75 = 524.75 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

29) A product has a reorder point of 110 units and is ordered four times a year on average. The following table shows the historical distribution of demand values observed during lead time. Demand 100 110 120 130

Probability .3 .4 .2 .1

Managers have noted that stockouts occur 30 percent of the time with this policy, and they question whether a change in inventory policy, to include some safety stock, might be an improvement. The managers realize that any safety stock would increase the service level, but they are worried about the increased costs of carrying the safety stock. Currently, stockouts are valued at $20 per unit per occurrence, while inventory carrying costs are $10 per unit per year. What is your advice? Do higher levels of safety stock add to total costs, or not? What level of safety stock is best? Answer: Action Safety stock cost Stockout cost Total cost ROP=110 (SS=0) 0 = $0 .2 × 10 × 20 × 4 = $160 .1 × 20 × 20 × 4 = $160 $0 $320 $320

ROP=120 (SS=10)

ROP=130 (SS=20)

10 × $10 = $100 $100

.1 × 10 × 20 × 4 =

20 × $10 = $200 $200

$80 $80

$180

$0 $0

$200

The cheapest inventory policy has 10 units of safety stock. The managers should not be concerned about carrying cost only, but should consider that, while carrying costs rise, stockout costs fall. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

30) Demand for a product is approximately normal, averaging 5 units per day with a standard deviation of 1 unit per day. Lead time for this product is approximately normal, averaging 10 days with a standard deviation of 3 days. What reorder point provides a service level of 90 percent? Answer: This problem requires formula (12-17), since both demand and lead time are variable. The value of Z that corresponds to 90 percent service is 1.28. σDLT = = = 15.33 ROP = 5(10) + 1.28(15.33) = 50 + 19.62 = 69.62 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 31) A product has a reorder point of 260 units and is ordered ten times a year on average. The following table shows the historical distribution of demand values observed during lead time. Demand 240 250 260 270 280

Probability .1 .2 .4 .2 .1

Currently, stockouts are valued at $5 per unit per occurrence, while inventory carrying costs are $2 per unit per year. Should the firm add safety stock? If so, how much safety stock should be added? Answer: Action Safety stock cost Stockout cost Total cost ROP=260 (SS=0) 0= $0 .2 × 10 × 5 × 10 = $100 .1 × 20 × 5 × 10 = $100 $0 $200 $200 ROP=270 (SS=10)

ROP=280 (SS=20)

10 × $2 =

20 × $2 =

$20 .1 × 10 × 5 × 10 = $20

$50 $50

$70

$40 $40

$0 $0

$40

The current policy is not the cheapest inventory policy for this product. The cheapest inventory policy has a reorder point of 280, so the firm should add 20 units of safety stock. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 51 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

32) Demand for a product is relatively constant at 5 units per day. Lead time for this product is normally distributed with a mean of 20 days and a standard deviation of 4 days. (a) What reorder point provides an 80 percent service level? (b) What reorder point provides a 90 percent service level? (c) If the lead time standard deviation can be reduced from 4 days to 1, what reorder point now provides 90 percent service? How much is safety stock reduced by this change? Answer: This problem requires formula 12-16 since demand is constant but lead time is variable. (a) The value of Z corresponding to 80 percent service is 0.84 ROP = 5(20) + 0.84(5)(4) = 100 + 16.8 = 116.8 units. (b) The value of Z corresponding to 90 percent service is 1.28 ROP = 5(20) + 1.28(5)(4) = 100 + 25.6 = 125.6 units. (c) ROP = 5(20) + 1.28(5)(1) = 100 + 6.4 = 106.4; safety stock has decreased by 19.2 units. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

Section 6

Single-Period Model

1) Which of the following items is mostly likely managed using a single-period order model? A) Christmas trees B) canned food at the grocery store C) automobiles at a dealership D) metal for a manufacturing process E) gas sold to a gas station Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 2) The main trait of a single-period model is that: A) inventory has limited value after a certain period of time. B) it has the largest EOQ sizes. C) the order quantity should usually equal the expected value of demand. D) supply is limited. E) the cost of a shortage cannot be determined accurately. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 3) A local club is selling Christmas trees and deciding how many to stock for the month of December. Suppose that demand is normally distributed with a mean of 250 and standard deviation of 40, trees have no salvage value at the end of the month, trees cost $20, and trees sell for $50. What should the service level be? A) 0.60 B) 0.40 C) 0.75 D) 0.84 E) unable to determine given the above information Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

4) A local club is selling Christmas trees and deciding how many to stock for the month of December. If demand is normally distributed with a mean of 250 and standard deviation of 40, trees have no salvage value at the end of the month, trees cost $20, and trees sell for $50. If the club is able to find an outlet that would provide a salvage value of $10 per tree, what would be the change in service level? A) from 60% previously to 75% B) from 75% previously to 70% C) from 70% previously to 80% D) from 80% previously to 60% E) from 60% previously to 80% Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 5) Service level is: A) the probability of stocking out. B) the probability of not stocking out. C) something that should be minimized in retail. D) calculated as the cost of an overage divided by (the cost of shortage + the cost of overage) for single-period models. E) B and D Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 6) A bakery wants to determine how many trays of doughnuts it should prepare each day. Demand is normal with a mean of 5 trays and standard deviation of 1 tray. If the owner wants a service level of at least 95%, how many trays should he prepare (rounded to the nearest whole tray)? Assume doughnuts have no salvage value after the day is complete. A) 5 B) 4 C) 6 D) 7 E) unable to determine with the above information Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

7) Consider a local club selling Christmas trees. If trees cost $20 and sell for $70 with no salvage value, what is the ideal service level? If salvage value is increased to $5, what is the change in service level? Answer: Original service level = Cs/(Cs + Co) = 50/(50 + 20) = .71 or 71% New service level = Cs/(Cs + Co) = 50/(50 + 15) = .77 or 77%, or an increase of .06 or 6% Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 8) Consider a local club selling Christmas trees. If demand is normal with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 50, how many trees should the club stock if service level must be greater than 95%? Answer: The Z-value for a 95% service level is 1.65; thus, ideal inventory is 200 + 50(1.65) = 282.5 = 283. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 9) Demand for gallons of milk (a perishable item) is normally distributed with a weekly mean of 50 and standard deviation of 15. How many additional gallons of milk must be stocked to increase the service level from 50% to 80%? Answer: Z for 50% is 0, Z for 80% is .84. Thus, the increase in milk stock would be 15(.84) 15(0) = 12.6 = 13 gallons extra. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 10) Milk is stocked at the grocery store each week. At the end of the week, unsold milk is reduced in price by 50% and always sells for this lower price instantly. If weekly demand for milk is normally distributed with a mean of 200 gallons and standard deviation of 25 gallons, find the price for which a fresh gallon of milk sells. Assume a service level of 90% and that the store purchases milk for $3 per gallon. Answer: Service level = Cs/(Cs + Co). If the selling price per gallon is X, the salvage price is .5X. Thus, Cs = X - 3 and Co = 3 - .5X. Solving .90 = (X - 3)/(X - 3 + 3 - .5X) gives X = $5.45, so the milk sells for $5.45 per gallon. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

11) A newspaper boy is trying to perfect his business in order to maximize the money he can save for a new car. Daily paper sales are normally distributed, with a mean of 100 and standard deviation of 10. He sells papers for $0.50 and pays $0.30 for them. Unsold papers are trashed with no salvage value. How many papers should he order each day and what % of the time will he experience a stockout? Are there any drawbacks to the order size proposed and how could the boy address such issues? Answer: Service level = Cs/(Cs + Co) = .2/(.2 + .3) = .4 Z value for this service level is -.25 (read the value for .6 on the one-sided table and reverse its sign (since .6 - .5 = .1 and we want .5 - .1 = .4)). Thus, he should stock 100 + (-.25)(10) = 97.5 = 98 papers If service level is 40%, he will experience stockout 1 - Service level % of the time = 100% - 40% = 60% of the time will be a stockout The main drawback is the high % of the time that there will be a stockout. Customers could become unhappy and demand could plummet. Thus, the boy must be careful to balance his optimum order size with one that will keep customers satisfied. Increasing the salvage value would go a long way to increasing the ideal service level. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

Section 7

Fixed-Period (P) Systems

1) The fixed-period inventory model can have a stockout only during the review period, which is why fixed-period systems require less safety stock than fixed-quantity systems. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 2) To use the fixed-period system, inventory must only be periodically monitored. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 3) The fixed-period model requires a perpetual inventory system. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 4) The fixed-period inventory system requires more safety stock than a fixed-quantity system because: A) a stockout can occur during the review period as well as during the lead time. B) this model is used for products that have large standard deviations of demand. C) this model is used for products that require very high service levels. D) replenishment is not instantaneous. E) setup costs and holding costs are large. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 5) A disadvantage of the fixed-period inventory system is that: A) it involves higher ordering costs than the fixed quantity inventory system. B) additional inventory records are required. C) the average inventory level is decreased. D) since there is no count of inventory during the review period, a stockout is possible. E) orders usually are for larger quantities. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

6) What is the difference between P and Q inventory systems? A) order size B) order spacing C) maximum service level D) lead time length E) A and B Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 7) Which of the following is a requirement of Q systems? A) perpetual inventory system B) constant order spacing C) variable lead time D) constant demand E) all of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 8) Q is to ________ systems as P is to ________ systems. A) fixed quantity; fixed period B) variable demand; constant demand C) variable lead time; variable demand D) variable quantity; variable period E) quality; price Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 9) Which of the following should be higher in P systems than Q systems? A) lead time B) demand C) order size D) order spacing E) safety stock Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

10) An advantage of the fixed-period inventory system is that: A) safety stock will be lower than it would be under a fixed-quantity inventory system. B) there is no physical count of inventory items when an item is withdrawn. C) no inventory records are required. D) orders usually are for smaller order quantities. E) the average inventory level is reduced. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 11) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the fixed-quantity ordering system? A) Inventory is ordered at the end of a given period. B) There is a prespecified target level T. C) The same fixed amount is added to inventory every time an order for an item is placed. D) There is no physical count of inventory items after an item is withdrawn. E) It is suitable when vendors make routine visits to customers to take fresh orders. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 12) ________ is an ordering system with the same order amount each time. Answer: Fixed-quantity (Q) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 13) ________ is an ordering system in which inventory orders are made at regular time intervals. Answer: Fixed-period (P) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems 14) What is a fixed-period system? Answer: It is a system in which inventory orders are made at regular time intervals. Diff: 1 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

15) Describe the difference between a fixed-quantity and a fixed-period inventory system? Answer: In a fixed-quantity inventory system, when the quantity on hand reaches the reorder point, an order is placed for the specified quantity. In a fixed-period inventory system, an order is placed at the end of the review period. The quantity ordered is that needed to bring inventory up to a specified level. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 12.7 Understand service levels and probabilistic inventory models Learning Outcome: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common inventory systems

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 13 Aggregate Planning and S&OP

Section 1

The Planning Process

1) Plans for new product development generally fall outside the scope of aggregate planning. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) The aggregate planning process usually includes dispatching of individual jobs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) Frito-Lay uses aggregate planning to match capacity with demand because of the ________ associated with its specialized processes. A) high variable cost and high fixed cost B) high variable cost and low fixed cost C) low variable cost and high fixed cost D) low variable cost and low fixed cost E) none of these Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) Under which of the following do planning tasks associated with job assignments, ordering, job scheduling, and dispatching typically fall? A) short-range plans B) intermediate-range plans C) long-range plans D) mission-related planning E) strategic planning Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

5) Under which of the following do planning tasks associated with production planning and budgeting, as well as setting employment, inventory, and subcontracting levels, typically fall? A) short-range plans B) intermediate-range plans C) long-range plans D) demand options E) strategic planning Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 6) Under which of the following do planning tasks associated with capacity and capital investments and facility location, typically fall? A) short-range plans B) intermediate-range plans C) long-range plans D) demand options E) strategic planning Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 7) Top executives tend to focus their attention on which type of forecasts? A) short-range B) intermediate-range C) long-range D) weather E) the forecast for the next day's absentee levels Answer: C Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) Which of the following would most likely fall under the scope of only an operations manager? A) research and development B) new product plans C) capital investments D) facility location/capacity E) setting inventory levels Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

9) Which of the following would most likely fall within the scope of aggregate planning? A) setting subcontracting levels B) dispatching C) capital investments D) job assignments E) research and development Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 10) ________ are designed to be consistent with top management's long-range plans and strategy, and work within the resource constraints determined by earlier strategic decisions. Answer: Intermediate plans Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 11) Short-range plans are usually for less than ________ months. Answer: three, or 3 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 12) Top executives tend to focus their attention on ________ types of forecasts. Answer: long-range Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 13) Setting subcontracting levels would most likely fall within the scope of ________. Answer: aggregate planning Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 2

Sales and Operations Planning

1) Aggregate planning occurs over the medium or intermediate future of 3 to 18 months. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) Aggregate planning is done for both raw materials and finished goods. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) One of the four things needed for aggregate planning is a logical overall unit for measuring sales and output. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) What is the typical time horizon for aggregate planning? A) less than a month B) up to 3 months C) 3 to 18 months D) over one year E) over 5 years Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 5) Which of the following is the term used for intermediate-range capacity planning with a time horizon of three to eighteen months? A) material requirements planning B) enterprise resource planning C) strategic planning D) aggregate planning E) job scheduling Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

6) Which of the following is NOT one of the four things needed for aggregate planning? A) a logical overall unit for measuring sales and output B) a method to determine the relevant costs C) a mathematical model that will minimize costs over the intermediate planning period D) an aggregate demand forecast for an intermediate planning period E) All of these are needed for aggregate planning. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 7) What is the effort to plan the coordination of demand forecasts with functional areas of the firm and its supply chain? A) enterprise resource planning B) material requirements planning C) capacity planning D) sales and operations planning E) new product development Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.1 Define sales and operations planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) Which of the following is NOT an input to S&OP? A) capacity decisions B) supply-chain support C) workforce D) inventory on hand E) master production schedule Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.1 Define sales and operations planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 9) The output of S&OP is called: A) an aggregate plan. B) product decisions. C) supply chain support. D) a logical unit. E) a marketplace. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.1 Define sales and operations planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

10) ________ is an approach to determine the quantity and timing of production for the intermediate future. Answer: Aggregate planning Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 11) Aggregate planning occurs over the medium or intermediate future of ________ months. Answer: 3 to 18 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 12) What four things are needed to develop an aggregate plan? Answer: (1) a logical overall unit for measuring sales and output; (2) a forecast of demand for a reasonable intermediate planning period in aggregate planning terms; (3) a method to determine the relevant costs; (4) a model that combines forecasts and costs so that scheduling decisions can be made for the planning period Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 13) What is the typical planning horizon for aggregate planning? Answer: The typical planning horizon is intermediate–3 to 18 months ahead. Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 3

The Nature of Aggregate Planning

1) The objective of aggregate planning is usually to meet forecast demand while maximizing sales over the planning period. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) Disaggregation is the process of breaking the aggregate plan into greater detail; one example of this detail is the vendor managed inventory (VMI) schedule. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) Disaggregation results in a master production schedule. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) The objective of aggregate planning is to meet forecast demand while ________ over the planning period. A) minimizing cost B) maximizing service level C) minimizing stock out D) minimizing fixed cost E) all of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 5) Disaggregation: A) breaks the aggregate plan into greater detail. B) transforms the master production schedule into an aggregate plan. C) calculates the optimal price points for yield management. D) converts product schedules and labor assignments to a facility-wide plan. E) is an assumption required for the use of the transportation model in aggregate planning. Answer: A Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

6) Aggregate planning would entail which of the following production aspects at BMW? A) number of cars with a hi-fi stereo system to produce B) number of two-door vs. four-door cars to produce C) number of green cars to produce D) total number of cars to produce E) B, C, and D Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 7) An aggregate plan satisfies forecast demand by potentially adjusting all EXCEPT which of the following? A) production rates B) labor levels C) inventory levels D) overtime work E) facility capacity Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) What directly results from disaggregation of an aggregate plan? A) a master production schedule B) priority scheduling C) a transportation matrix D) a capacity-demand matrix E) detailed work schedules Answer: A Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 9) ________ is the process of breaking the aggregate plan into greater detail. Answer: Disaggregation Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 10) A(n) ________ is the result of the disaggregation of an aggregate plan. Answer: master production schedule Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

11) The objective of aggregate planning is to meet forecast demand while ________ over the planning period. Answer: minimizing cost Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.2 Define aggregate planning Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 12) What is disaggregation? Answer: Disaggregation is the process of breaking the aggregate plan into greater detail. Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 4

Aggregate Planning Strategies

1) One question that operations managers must answer when generating an aggregate plan is whether prices or other factors should be changed to influence demand. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) Workforce levels are always held constant while developing aggregate plans. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) The strategies of aggregate planning are broadly divided into demand options and capacity options. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) In aggregate planning, the amount of overtime and the size of the workforce are both adjustable elements of capacity. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 5) Due to the risks involved, subcontracting is not an adjustable element of capacity in developing aggregate plans. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 6) One motive for using demand-influencing aggregate planning options is to create uses for excess capacity within an organization. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

7) The use of full-time workers as an aggregate planning option may be less costly than using part-time workers, but it may also reduce inventory levels. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) Discounts and incentives are methods of manipulating capacity in aggregate planning. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 9) Because service firms do not inventory their output, a level strategy is not appropriate. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 10) The level scheduling strategy usually results in higher inventories as compared to the pure chase strategy. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 11) Mixed strategies in aggregate planning may utilize inventory, workforce, and production rate changes over the planning horizon. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 12) Finding an ideal mixed strategy is easier than finding an ideal chase or level strategy. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

13) Dependence on an external source of supply is found in which of the following aggregate planning strategies? A) varying production rates through overtime or idle time B) subcontracting C) using part-time workers D) back ordering during high demand periods E) hiring and laying off Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 14) Which of these is among the demand options of aggregate planning? A) subcontracting B) back-ordering during high-demand periods C) changing inventory levels D) varying workforce size E) varying production rates through overtime or idle time Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 15) In the service sector, which of the following aggregate planning strategies might direct your client to a competitor? A) using part-time workers B) subcontracting C) changing inventory level D) varying production rates through overtime or idle time E) varying workforce size by hiring or layoffs Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 16) Which of the following is a disadvantage of subcontracting for aggregate planning? A) loss of quality control B) lost sales C) high training costs D) overtime premiums E) high inventory costs Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 12 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

17) Which of these aggregate planning strategies is a capacity option? A) back ordering B) using part-time workers C) counterseasonal product mixing D) changing price E) promotion Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 18) Which of the following aggregate planning strategies is known to lower employee morale? A) yield management B) counterseasonal product and service mixing C) changing inventory levels D) varying workforce size by hiring or layoffs E) back ordering during high demand periods Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 19) Which of the following aggregate planning options is NOT associated with manipulation of product or service demand? A) price cuts or discounts B) promotion C) subcontracting D) counterseasonal products or services E) advertising Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 20) Which of the following aggregate planning options attempts to manipulate product or service demand? A) inventories B) part-time workers C) subcontracting D) overtime/idle time E) price cuts Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

21) Which of the following aggregate planning strategies is a demand option? A) changing price B) subcontracting C) varying production levels D) changing inventory levels E) using part-time workers Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 22) In aggregate planning, which one of the following is NOT a basic option for altering demand? A) promotion B) subcontracting C) back ordering D) pricing E) personal selling Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 23) Which choice below best describes the counterseasonal product demand option? A) producing such products as lawnmowers and sunglasses during the winter B) developing a mix of products that smooths out their demands C) lowering prices when demand is slack D) using subcontractors only when demand is excessive E) the breaking of the aggregate plan into finer levels of detail Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

24) Which of the following statements about aggregate planning is TRUE? A) An advantage of the counterseasonal product and service mixing option is that it matches seasonal fluctuations without hiring/training costs. B) In aggregate planning, back orders are a means of manipulating supply while part-time workers are a way of manipulating product or service demand. C) A pure chase strategy allows lower inventories when compared to a pure level scheduling. D) A disadvantage of subcontracting is that it may require skills or equipment outside the firm's areas of expertise. E) The option of varying workforce size by hiring or layoffs is used where the size of the labor pool is small. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 25) Which choice best describes level scheduling? A) Daily production is variable from period to period. B) Subcontracting, hiring, and layoffs manipulate supply. C) Price points are calculated to match demand to capacity. D) Inventory goes up or down to buffer the difference between demand and production. E) Overtime is used to handle seasonal demand fluctuations. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 26) Which of the following statements regarding aggregate planning is TRUE? A) In a pure level strategy, production rates or workforce levels are adjusted to match demand requirements over the planning horizon. B) A pure level strategy allows lower inventories when compared to pure chase and hybrid strategies. C) Mixed strategies in aggregate planning may utilize inventory, workforce, and production rate changes over the planning horizon. D) Because service firms have no inventory, the chase strategy does not apply. E) A disadvantage of the option of changing inventory levels is that it forces abrupt production changes. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

27) In level scheduling, what is kept uniform from month to month? A) product mix B) inventory levels C) production/workforce levels D) demand levels E) subcontracting levels Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 28) Which of the following is NOT consistent with level scheduling? A) varying the use of subcontracting B) finding alternative work for employees during low-demand periods C) using built-up inventory to meet demand requirements D) varying production levels and/or workforce to meet demand requirements E) All of these are inconsistent with the pure level strategy. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 29) Which of the following is consistent with a chase strategy? A) vary production levels to meet demand requirements B) vary workforce to meet demand requirements C) vary production levels and workforce to meet demand requirements D) little or no use of inventory to meet demand requirements E) All of these are consistent with a chase strategy. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 30) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of level scheduling? A) stable employment B) lower absenteeism C) matching production exactly with sales D) lower turnover E) more employee commitment Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

31) A firm uses the chase strategy of aggregate planning. It produced 1000 units in the last period. Demand in the next period is estimated at 1100, and demand over the next six periods (its aggregate planning horizon) is estimated to average 900 units. Which of the following tactics would be most representative of following a chase strategy? A) add 100 units to inventory in the next period B) add 200 units to inventory in the next period C) hire workers to match the 100-unit difference D) lay off workers to match the 200-unit difference E) implement a lower price point to increase demand Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 32) Which of the following actions is consistent with the use of level scheduling? A) use inventory to meet demand requirements B) use overtime to meet higher-than-average demand requirements C) vary production levels to meet demand requirements D) vary workforce to meet demand requirements E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 33) ________ is a capacity option that works especially well in the service sector where labor needs are relatively unskilled. Answer: Using part-time workers Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 34) High turnover/training costs is a major disadvantage associate with the aggregate planning option of ________. Answer: using part-time workers Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 35) The ________ strategy sets production equal to forecasted demand. Answer: chase Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

36) ________ maintains a constant output rate, or workforce level, over the planning horizon. Answer: Level scheduling Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 37) Identify (a) the demand options for aggregate planning; and (b) the capacity (supply) options for aggregate planning. Answer: (a) Demand options are: influencing demand (through price, promotion, advertising, selling), back ordering during high-demand periods, and counterseasonal product and service mixing. (b) Capacity options are: changing inventory levels, varying workforce size by hiring or layoffs, varying production rates through overtime or idle time, subcontracting, and using part-time workers. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 38) Explain the fundamental difference between the "capacity options" and the "demand options" of aggregate planning strategies. Answer: Capacity options do not try to change the demand but attempt to absorb the demand fluctuations; capacity options deal with supply, not demand. Demand options try to smooth the demand pattern, but do not impact supply or capacity. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 39) Compare the chase strategy versus level scheduling. Answer: The chase strategy sets production equal to forecasted demand, using varying workforce levels, overtime, idle time, part-time employees, or subcontracting. Its main advantage is low inventory levels. The level strategy maintains a constant output rate, production rate, or workforce level over the planning horizon. A stable workforce generally leads to better quality, less turnover and absenteeism, and more employee commitment to corporate goals. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

40) The textbook illustrates demand management in the form of price cuts or discounts. Can demand manipulation for aggregate planning involve price increases? Explain; provide an example. Answer: The text did allude to price increases when it stated that air conditioners are "least expensive in winter"–they must be more expensive when demand is high. Lower prices for one circumstance imply higher prices (or lower discounts) in other circumstances. Student examples may build from text examples, or come from experience, such as: energy companies can use peak-load pricing; transit systems have higher rush-hour fares, etc. The bottom line is that higher prices may lower demand during certain periods. In some cases, that demand will be lost (with the revenue at least partially being made up in the form of a higher price per unit). In other cases, that demand will be pushed to a different period (smoothed), which is actually a good thing for the company from a cost perspective. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 41) If a service firm were to attempt level scheduling for aggregate planning, should its level of output be at average demand, peak demand, or minimum demand? Answer: This is a critical-thinking question for students. The answer depends on the ability of customers to reschedule or reserve service times, and upon the organization's view toward lost sales. Level = average if customers can reserve or reschedule. Level = maximum if the organization wishes to prevent lost sales. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 42) Most people would argue that a service firm must follow chase or mixed strategies. On the other hand, most state agencies, which are clearly service-oriented, are not at all able to "chase" demand. Discuss how they manipulate demand to allow the level strategy to be used. Answer: This is a critical-thinking item for students. Most will recognize that state agencies (driver's license, tax, etc.) are often level because of restrictions on their ability to hire and layoff at will. Most students will uncover examples from personal experience, such as: demand is forced to meet level capacity by queues, waiting lines, processing delays (back orders), appointments, or ultimately by lost "sales." Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 43) What is a disadvantage common to the following two strategies: (1) varying inventory levels and (2) backordering during periods of high demand? Answer: Shortages or backorders may result in lost sales, i.e., customers may go elsewhere. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.3 Identify optional strategies for developing an aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 19 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

Section 5

Methods for Aggregate Planning

1) Graphical techniques are easy to understand and use, but they do not guarantee an optimal production plan. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) The transportation method of linear programming results in sub-optimal heuristic solutions to aggregate planning. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) A firm practices a chase strategy. Production last quarter was 800. Demand over the next four quarters is estimated to be 1000, 1000, 800, and 700. Hiring cost is $25 per unit, and layoff cost is $15 per unit. Over the next year, what will be the sum of hiring and layoff costs? A) $9,500 B) $2,500 C) $7,500 D) $7,000 E) $12,500 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) "An optimal plan for minimizing the cost of allocating capacity to meet demand over several planning periods" best describes which of the following? A) the linear decision rule B) simulation C) the management coefficients model D) the transportation method E) graphical methods Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

5) A firm uses graphical techniques in its aggregate planning efforts. Over the next twelve months (its intermediate period), it estimates the sum of demands to be 105,000 units. The firm has 250 production days per year. In January, which has 22 production days, demand is estimated to be 11,000 units. A graph of demand versus level production will show that: A) the January requirement is below level production of 420 units. B) level production is approximately 1000 units per day. C) level production of 420 units per day is below the January requirement. D) level production is approximately 420 units per month. E) the firm must hire workers between December and January. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 6) Which of the following aggregate planning methods does not work if hiring and layoffs are possible? A) the linear decision rule B) simulation C) the management coefficients model D) the transportation method E) graphical methods Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 7) A manager is applying the transportation model of linear programming to solve an aggregate planning problem. Demand in period 1 is 100 units, and in period 2, demand is 150 units. The manager has 125 hours of regular employment available for $10/hour each period. In addition, 50 hours of overtime are available for $15/hour each period. If holding costs are $6 per unit each period, how many hours of regular employment should be used in period 1? (Assume demand must be met in both periods 1 and 2 for the lowest possible cost and that production is 1 unit per hour.) A) 100 B) 125 C) 150 D) 50 E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

8) A manager is applying the transportation model of linear programming to solve an aggregate planning problem. Demand in period 1 is 100 units, 100 units in period 2, and 175 units in period 3. The manager has 125 hours of regular employment available for $10/hour each period. In addition, 25 hours of overtime are available for $15/hour each period. If holding costs are $6 per unit each period, how many hours of overtime should be used in period 2? (Assume demand must be met in all periods for the lowest possible cost and that production is 1 unit per hour.) A) 0 B) 5 C) 15 D) 20 E) 25 Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 9) A manager is applying the transportation model of linear programming to solve an aggregate planning problem. Demand in period 1 is 100 units, and in period 2, demand is 150 units. The manager has 125 hours of regular employment available for $10/hour each period. In addition, 50 hours of overtime are available for $15/hour each period. If holding costs are $6 per unit each period, how many hours of overtime employment should be used in period 2? (Assume demand must be met in both periods 1 and 2 for the lowest possible cost and that production is 1 unit per hour.) A) 0 B) 125 C) 150 D) 50 E) 25 Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

10) A firm practices a level strategy based on the next year's quarterly demand. With an initial inventory level of 0, demand over the next four quarters is estimated to be 600, 800, 1000, and 1200. Inventory carrying cost equals $10 per unit per quarter. Over the next year, what will be the sum of inventory carrying costs? A) $0 B) $4,000 C) $9,000 D) $10,000 E) $36,000 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 11) Eagle Fabrication has the following aggregate demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 1500 units 1 1400 Beginning inventory 200 units 2 1000 Stockout cost $50 per unit 3 1500 Inventory holding cost $8 per unit at end of quarter 4 1300 Hiring workers $5 per unit Laying off workers $10 per unit Unit cost $30 per unit Overtime $10 extra per unit The total cost of hiring over the four quarters under a chase plan will be $________. Answer: 2,500 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

12) Eagle Fabrication has the following aggregate demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 1500 units 1 1400 Beginning inventory 200 units 2 1000 Stockout cost $50 per unit 3 1500 Inventory holding cost $8 per unit at end of quarter 4 1300 Hiring workers $5 per unit Laying off workers $10 per unit Unit cost $30 per unit Overtime $10 extra per unit The total cost of layoffs over the four quarters under a chase plan will be $________. Answer: 7,000 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 13) Eagle Fabrication has the following aggregate demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 1500 units 1 1400 Beginning inventory 200 units 2 1000 Stockout cost $50 per unit 3 1500 Inventory holding cost $8 per unit at end of quarter 4 1300 Hiring workers $5 per unit Laying off workers $10 per unit Unit cost $30 per unit Overtime $10 extra per unit The total regular time production costs over the four quarters under a chase plan will be $________. Answer: 150,000 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

14) Eagle Fabrication has the following aggregate demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 1500 units 1 1400 Beginning inventory 200 units 2 1000 Stockout cost $50 per unit 3 1500 Inventory holding cost $8 per unit at end of quarter 4 1300 Hiring workers $5 per unit Laying off workers $10 per unit Unit cost $30 per unit Overtime $10 extra per unit The total regular time production costs over the four quarters under a level plan that produces at a constant rate of 1200 units using regular time capacity and obtains the remainder from overtime will be $________. Answer: 144,000 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 15) Eagle Fabrication has the following aggregate demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 1500 units 1 1400 Beginning inventory 200 units 2 1000 Stockout cost $50 per unit 3 1500 Inventory holding cost $8 per unit at end of quarter 4 1300 Hiring workers $5 per unit Laying off workers $10 per unit Unit cost $30 per unit Overtime $10 extra per unit The total overtime time production costs over the four quarters under a level plan that produces at a constant rate of 1200 units using regular time capacity and obtains the remainder from overtime will be $________. Answer: 8,000 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

16) Eagle Fabrication has the following aggregate demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 1500 units 1 1400 Beginning inventory 200 units 2 1000 Stockout cost $50 per unit 3 1500 Inventory holding cost $8 per unit at end of quarter 4 1300 Hiring workers $5 per unit Laying off workers $10 per unit Unit cost $30 per unit Overtime $10 extra per unit The total inventory holding costs over the four quarters under a level plan that produces at a constant rate of 1200 units using regular time capacity and obtains the remainder from overtime will be $________. Answer: 1,600 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 17) ________ for developing aggregate plans work with a few variables at a time and are easy to understand and use. Answer: Graphical techniques Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 18) Among the mathematical approaches to aggregate planning, ________ is good at working with inventories, holding costs, overtime, and subcontracting, but not with hiring and layoffs. Answer: the transportation method of linear programming Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

19) Normally, the transportation model is used to solve problems involving several physical sources of product and several physical uses of the product, as in factories and warehouses. How is it possible to use the transportation model where the "routes" are from one time period to another? Describe how this provides aggregate planners with a usable mathematical model. Answer: Time travel is not involved. "From" regular time March "To" demand May simply describes when production took place to provide the units sold in May. "From" April production "To" March demand simply describes back orders–demand in one month is met by production in a later period. The algorithm is optimizing–it minimizes cost over the planning period; the algorithm balances supply and demand by combinations of capacity options and demand options. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 20) Describe the advantages and limitations of the graphical method of aggregate planning. Answer: Advantages include that it is easy to understand and use. Limitations include: (1) it's a trial-and error approach, (2) there is no guarantee that it will provide an optimal solution, and (3) it works with only a few variables at a time. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 21) List, in order, the five steps of the graphical method of aggregate planning. Is it possible that these steps can be properly followed and the solution properly implemented without using a graph? Explain. Answer: The steps are: 1. Determine the demand in each period. 2. Determine capacity for regular time, overtime, and subcontracting each period. 3. Find labor costs, hiring and layoff costs, and inventory holding costs. 4. Consider company policy that may apply to the workers or to stock levels. 5. Develop alternative plans and examine their total costs. The steps can be followed and the solution implemented with tables of values and without graphs. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 22) Describe the advantages and limitations of the transportation method for aggregate planning. Answer: Advantages include that it provides an optimal solution, and it is flexible by allowing overtime, subcontracting, extra shifts, and inventory carryover options. However, it does not work when more factors such as hiring and layoffs are introduced. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

23) Fairview Industries is preparing its aggregate plan for the second half of the year. The table below contains monthly demand estimates and working days per month. Complete the table by computing total demand, demand per day (for each month), and the average requirement (in units per day) over the six-month planning horizon. Prepare a graph of forecast demand and level production, by months, for the planning period. Label your graph carefully. Month July August September October November December TOTAL

Expected Demand 22,000 21,000 15,500 12,000 11,000 14,000

Production Days 20 23 21 21 20 20

Demand per Day

Answer:

July August September October November December

Expected Demand 22,000 21,000 15,500 12,000 11,000 14,000

Production Days 20 23 21 21 20 20

TOTAL

95,500

125

Month

Demand per Day 1100.00 913.04 738.10 571.43 550.00 700.00 Average = 764

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

24) Eagle Fabrication has the following aggregate demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 1500 units 1 1400 Beginning inventory 200 units 2 1000 Stockout cost $50 per unit 3 1500 Inventory holding cost $8 per unit at end of quarter 4 1300 Hiring workers $5 per unit Laying off workers $10 per unit Unit cost $30 per unit Overtime $10 extra per unit Which of the following production plans is better: Plan A–chase demand by hiring and layoffs; or Plan B–produce at a constant rate of 1200 and obtain the remainder from overtime?

Answer: Plan A would cost $159,500, while Plan B would cost $156,600. In this case it is cheaper to use overtime than to chase demand. Plan A: Eagle Fabrication Solution Regular Regular Time Time Units Units Demand Capacity Production Increase Decrease Initial Inventory Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Total (units) Subtotal Costs Total Cost

1,400 1,000 1,500 1,300 5,200

1,200 1,000 1,500 1,300 5,000

1,200 0 300 1,000 0 200 1,500 500 0 1,300 0 200 5,000 500 700 @$30/unit @$5/unit @$10/unit $150,000 $2,500 $7,000

$159,500

Plan B: Eagle Fabrication Solution Regular Regular Time Overtime Time Overtime Inventory Units Demand Capacity Capacity Production Production (end PD) Decrease Initial Inventory Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Total (units)

1,400 1,000 1,500 1,300 5,200

1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 4,800

400 400 400 400 1,600

1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 4,800

0 0 100 100 200

200. 0 200 0 0 200

300 0 0 0 300

@$30/unit @$40/unit @$8/unit @$10/unit Subtotal Costs Total Cost

$144,000

$8,000

$1,600

$156,600

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

$3,000

25) Osprey Fabrication has the following aggregate demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 1300 units 1 1400 Beginning inventory 0 units 2 1200 Stockout cost $50 per unit 3 1600 Inventory holding cost $10 per unit at end of quarter 4 1500 Hiring workers $40 per unit Laying off workers $80 per unit Subcontracting cost $60 per unit Unit cost $30 per unit Overtime $15 extra per unit Which of the following production plans is better: Plan A–chase demand by hiring and layoffs; Plan B–pure level strategy, or Plan C–1350 level with the remainder by subcontracting?

Answer: Plan A will cost $215,000, Plan B will cost $179,500, and Plan C will cost $183,500. Plan B is the cheapest, by a small margin. Plan A Osprey Fabrication Solution Regular Regular Time Time Demand Capacity Production Initial Inventory Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Total (units)

1,400. 1,200. 1,600. 1,500. 5,700.

Subtotal Costs Total Cost

215,000.

1,400. 1,200. 1,600. 1,500. 5,700.

Units Units Increase Decrease

1,400. 100. 0. 1,200. 0. 200. 1,600. 400. 0. 1,500. 0. 100. 5,700. 500. 300. @$30/unit @$40/unit @$80/unit 171,000. 20,000. 24,000.

Plan B Osprey Fabrication Solution Regular Regular Time Time Inventory Units Demand Capacity Production (end PD) Increase Initial Inventory 0. Period 1 1,400. 1,425. 1,425. 25. 125. Period 2 1,200. 1,425. 1,425. 250. 0. Period 3 1,600. 1,425. 1,425. 75. 0. Period 4 1,500. 1,425. 1,425. 0. 0. Total (units) 5,700. 5,700. 5,700. 350. 125. @$30/unit @$10/unit @$40/unit Subtotal Costs 171,000. 3,500. 5,000. Total Cost 179,500.

Plan C Osprey Fabrication Solution Regular Subcon- Regular Time tract Time Subcon- Inventory Units Demand Capacity Capacity Production tracting (end PD) Increase Initial Inventory Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4

1,400. 1,200. 1,600. 1,500.

1,350. 1,350. 1,350. 1,350.

300. 300. 300. 300.

1,350. 1,350. 1,350. 1,350.

Total (units)

5,700.

5,400.

1,200.

5,400.

50. 0. 100. 150.

0. 0. 150. 0. 0.

50. 0. 0. 0.

300.

150.

50.

@$30/unit @$60/unit @$10/unit @$40/unit Subtotal Costs Total Cost

162,000.

18,000.

1,500.

183,500.

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

2,000.

26) A manufacturer of industrial seafood processing equipment wants you to develop an aggregate plan for the four quarters of the upcoming year using the following data on demand and capacity. No backordering is allowed. Regular Over- SubQuarter Units Time time contract 1 200 400 80 100 2 950 400 80 100 3 1200 800 160 100 4 450 400 80 100

Initial inventory Regular time cost Overtime cost Subcontracting cost Carrying cost

250 units $2.00/unit $3.00/unit $4.00/unit $5.00/unit/quarter

(a) Find the optimal plan using the transportation method. (b) What is the cost of the plan? (c) Does any regular time capacity go unused? How much in what periods? (d) What capacity went unused in this solution? (List in detail.) Answer: (a) The optimal plan appears in the table below. (b) The minimum cost solution is $9,100. (c) No regular time capacity went unused. (d) Other unused capacity includes OT-1, 20; Sub-1, 100; and OT-4, 30; and Sub-4, 100.

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

27) Washington Laundry Products, Inc., makes commercial and industrial laundry machines (the kinds hotels use), and has these aggregate demand requirements for the next six months. The firm has regular capacity for 200 units, and overtime capacity for 40 more. Currently, subcontracting can supply up to 100 units per month, but the subcontracting firm may soon be unavailable. Costs and other data Month Demand 1 160 2 220 3 200 4 210 5 200 6 130

Previous output level 150 units Beginning inventory 100 units Stockout (backorder) cost $500 per unit Inventory holding cost $400 per unit at end of month Unit Cost, regular time $1,200 per unit Subcontracting $1,600 per unit Unit Cost, overtime $1,400 per unit Hiring workers $200 per unit Laying off workers $300 per unit

Which is cheaper: to produce level, incurring back orders and inventory charges; or to produce a base quantity of 140, using first, overtime, then subcontracting, to meet demand?

Answer: The cost of the level strategy is $1,333,000. The cost of the mixed strategy is $1,327,000. The added holding and shortage costs of the level strategy are more expensive than the added overtime and subcontracting costs of the mixed strategy. However, the level strategy might be considered as a hedge against the potential loss of subcontracting. Level Strategy Washington Laundry Products Solution Regular Regular Time Time Inventory Shortage Units Demand Capacity Production (end PD) (end PD) Increase Initial Inventory 100. Period 1 160 170 170 110 0 20 Period 2 220 170 170 60 0 0 Period 3 200 170 170 30 0 0 Period 4 210 170 170 0 10 0 Period 5 200 170 170 0 40 0 Period 6 130 170 170 0 0 0 Total (units) 1120 1020 1020 200 50 20 @$1200 @$400 @$500 /unit /unit /unit @$200 /unit Subtotal Costs $1,224,000 $80,000 $25,000 $4,000 Total Cost

$1,333,000

Mixed Strategy Washington Laundry Products Solution Regular Over- Subcon- Regular Time time tract Time Overtime SubconDemand Capacity Capacity Capacity Production Production tracting Initial Inventory Period 1 160 Period 2 220 Period 3 200 Period 4 210 Period 5 200 Period 6 130 Total (units) 1120

Subtotal Costs Total Cost $1,327,000

140 140 140 140 140 140

40 40 40 40 40 40

100 100 100 100 100 100

140 140 140 140 140 140

840

240

600

840

0 0 40 40 40 0

0 0 20 30 20 0

Inventory Units (end DePD) crease

80 0 0 0 0 10

100 10 0 0 0 0 0

120 @$1400 @$1200 /unit /unit

70 90 10 @$1600 @$400 @$300 /unit /unit /unit

$1,008,000

$112,000 $36,000 $3,000

$168,000

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

28) Reddick's Specialty Electronics makes weatherproof surveillance systems for parking lots. Demand estimates for the next four quarters are 25, 9, 13, and 17 units. The firm is preparing an aggregate plan that uses inventory, regular time and overtime and back orders. Subcontracting is not allowed. Regular time capacity is 15 units for quarters 1 and 2, 18 units for quarters 3 and 4. Overtime capacity is 3 units per quarter. Regular time cost is $2000 per unit, while overtime cost is $3000 per unit. Back order cost is $300 per unit per quarter; inventory holding cost is $100 per unit per quarter. Beginning inventory is zero. The data inputs for this problem, and the optimal solution, generated by microcomputer software, appear below. Answer the following questions based on the scenario and the solution. (a) How many total units will be produced in quarter 1 for delivery in quarter 1? (b) How many units in total will be used to fill back orders over the four quarters? (c) What is the cost to produce one unit in Quarter 4 using overtime to deliver in quarter 1 (filling a back order)? (d) At the end of quarter 3, what is the ending inventory of finished systems? (e) What is the total cost of the solution? (f) What is the average cost per unit?

RT 1 OT 1 RT 2 OT 2 RT 3 OT 3 RT 4 OT 4 Demand

Reddick's Specialty Electronics Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Supply 2,000 2,100 2,200 2,300 15 3,000 3,100 3,200 3,300 3 2,300 2,000 2,100 2,200 15 3,300 3,000 3,100 3,200 3 2,600 2,300 2,000 2,100 18 3,600 3,300 3,000 3,100 3 2,900 2,600 2,300 2,000 18 3,900 3,600 3,300 3,000 3 25 9 13 17

Reddick's Specialty Electronics Solution Optimal cost = $132,200 Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Dummy RT 1 15. OT 1 3. RT 2 6. 9. OT 2 3. RT 3 4. 13. 1. OT 3 3. RT 4 17. 1. OT 4 3. Answer: a. 15; b. 10; c. $3,900; d. 0; e. $132,200; f. 132200 / 64 = $2,066 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 39 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

29) Osprey Machine Works has the following demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 2500 units 1 2500 Beginning inventory 400 units 2 2400 Stockout (backorder) cost $50 per unit 3 2200 Inventory holding cost $15 per unit at end of quarter 4 2100 Hiring workers $5 per unit Laying off workers $10 per unit Unit cost $35 per unit Overtime $15 extra per unit What is the total cost of pursuing a level aggregate plan over the coming year? Answer: Requirements total 9200 units, of which 400 are already in stock. A level rate of 2200 units will meet demand while using up beginning inventory. Costs associated with this plan are: Cost element Layoffs

Holding Stockout Unit cost TOTAL

Detail $10 × 300 units for the reduction from 2500 units to 2200 units There will be 100 units ending inventory at end of Q1, creating an inventory holding cost of $15 × 100 units In both Q2 and Q3, 100 units go unfilled until next period, for a stockout cost of $50 × 200 $35 × 8,800

Extension $3,000

$1,500 $10,000 $308,000 $322,500

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

30) Golden Eagle Machine Works has the following demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 1500 units 1 1200 Beginning inventory 200 units 2 2200 Stockout (backorder) cost $50 per unit 3 1300 Inventory holding cost $10 per unit at end of quarter 4 1800 Hiring workers $4 per unit Laying off workers $8 per unit Unit cost $30 per unit What is the total cost of pursuing a chase aggregate plan over the coming year? Answer: For a chase strategy, quarterly production should be Q1: 1000; Q2: 2200; Q3: 1300; and Q4: 1800. Costs associated with this plan are: Cost element Layoffs Hiring Unit cost TOTAL

Detail Extension Reductions are 500 units in Q1 and 900 units in $11,200 Q3. Costs are 1400 × $8 Increases are 1200 units in Q2 and 500 units in Q4. Costs are 1700 × $4 $6,800 $30 × 6,300 $189,000 $207,000

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

31) An electronics manufacturer makes video security systems for parking lots. Demand estimates for the next four quarters are 15, 19, 23, and 17 units. The company is preparing an aggregate plan that uses inventory, regular time, overtime, and backorders. Subcontracting is not allowed. Regular time capacity is 13 units for quarters 1 and 2, 16 units for quarters 3 and 4. Overtime capacity is 6 units per quarter. Regular time cost is $20,000 per system, while overtime cost is $30,000 per system. Backorder cost is $2000 per system per quarter; inventory holding cost is $1000 per system per quarter. Beginning inventory is 2. Complete the table of data inputs for solving this aggregate planning problem with the transportation method. Specifically, how many sources are there, and how many destinations? What is the supply from each source, and the demand of each destination? What is the cost of each source-destination pair? Answer: There are eight sources: regular time and overtime for each quarter. There are four destinations, one for each quarter. The four demands are the quarterly demand estimates. The eight supplies are the regular time and overtime capacities of each quarter. The cell costs for regular time begin at $20,000, and increase rightward by the carrying cost increment, and increase downward by the backorder increment. The data table appears below.

Initial Inventory Regular time quarter 1 Overtime quarter 1 Regular time quarter 2 Overtime quarter 2 Regular time quarter 3 Overtime quarter 3 Regular time quarter 4 Overtime quarter 4 DEMAND

Video Security Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 SUPPLY 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 2 20,000 21,000 22,000 23,000 13 30,000 31,000 32,000 33,000 6 22,000 20,000 21,000 22,000 13 32,000 30,000 31,000 32,000 6 24,000 22,000 20,000 21,000 16 34,000 32,000 30,000 31,000 6 26,000 24,000 22,000 20,000 16 36,000 34,000 32,000 30,000 6 15 19 23 17

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

32) Houma Containers, Inc., makes industrial fiberglass tanks that are used on offshore oil platforms. Demand for the next four months and capacities of the plant are shown in the table below. Unit cost on regular time is $400. Overtime cost is 150% of regular time cost. Subcontracting is available in substantial quantity but at a very high cost, $1100 per unit. Holding costs are $200 per tank per month; backorders cost the firm $1000 per unit per month. Houma's management believes that the transportation algorithm can be used to optimize this scheduling problem. The firm has no beginning inventory and anticipates no ending inventory.

Demand Regular capacity Overtime capacity Subcontract cap.

March 300 200 50 150

April 500 200 50 100

May 300 250 50 100

June 350 250 50 150

Answer the following questions based on the data table and solution table shown below. Houma Containers March April May June SUPPLY March regular time 400 600 800 1,000 200 March overtime 600 800 1,000 1,200 50 March subcontracting 1,100 1,300 1,500 1,700 150 April regular time 1,400 400 600 800 200 April overtime 1,600 600 800 1,000 50 April subcontracting 2,100 1,100 1,300 1,500 100 May regular time 2,400 1,400 400 600 250 May overtime 2,600 1,600 600 800 50 May subcontracting 3,100 2,100 1,100 1,300 100 June regular time 3,400 2,400 1,400 400 250 June overtime 3,600 2,600 1,600 600 50 June subcontracting 4,100 3,100 2,100 1,100 150 DEMAND 300 500 300 350

Houma Containers Solution Optimal Cost = $935,00 March April May June DUMMY March regular time 100 100 March overtime 50 March subcontracting 150 April regular time 200 April overtime 50 April subcontracting 100 May regular time 250 May overtime 50 May subcontracting 50 0 50 June regular time 250 June overtime 50 June subcontracting 50 100 (a) How many units will be produced on regular time in June? (b) How many units will be produced by subcontracting over the four-month period? (c) What will be the inventory at the end of April? (d) What will be total production from all sources in April? (e) What will be the total cost of the optimum solution? (f) Does the firm utilize the expensive options of subcontracting and backordering? When; why? Answer: (a) 250; (b) 350; (c) 0, and 50 units are backordered; (d) 350; (e) $935,000; (f) they use subcontracting every month; there are backorders in April filled with May production. The firm has so little excess capacity, even with the short-term options, that it must utilize almost every unit available, which forces the use of the more expensive options. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

33) Fred's Fabrication has the following aggregate demand requirements and other data for the upcoming four quarters. Quarter Demand Previous quarter's output 800 units 1 900 Beginning inventory 200 units 2 900 Stockout cost $100 per unit 3 1400 Inventory holding cost $10 per unit at end of quarter 4 600 Hiring workers $30 per unit Laying off workers $60 per unit Subcontracting cost $200 per unit Unit cost $100 per unit Which of the following production plans is best: Plan A–chase demand by hiring and layoffs; Plan B–pure level strategy, or Plan C–700 level with the remainder by subcontracting?

Answer: Plan A has cost of $435,000, plan B has cost of $397,000, and plan C has cost of $467,000. Plan B has the lowest cost. Note that Plan C has an ending inventory of 100 units, which is the result of level production that exceeds demand in the last quarter. Plan B is best. Plan A–Chase strategy Fred's Fabrication Solution Regular Regular Time Time Units Demand Capacity Production Increase Initial Inventory = 200 Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Total (units) Subtotal Costs Total Cost

900 900 1,400 600 3,800

Units Decrease

700 0 100 900 200 0 1,400 500 0 600 0 800 3,600 700 900 @$100 /unit @$30 /unit @$60 /unit $360,000 $21,000 $54,000

$435,000

Plan B–Level production, 900 per quarter Fred's Fabrication Solution Regular Regular Time Time Inventory Shortage Units Demand Capacity Production (end PD) (end PD) Increase Initial Inventory Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Total (units)

900 900 1,400 600 3,800

Subtotal Costs Total Cost

900 900 900 900 3,600

200 200 200 0 0 400

0 100 0 0 300 0 0 0 300 100 @$100 @$100 /unit @$10 /unit /unit @$30 /unit $360,000 $4,000 $30,000 $3,000

$397,000

Plan C–700 units level, with subcontracting

Regular Time Demand Production

Subcontracting Production

Regular Time Subcon- Inventory Units Production tracting (end PD) Decrease

Initial Inventory Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4

900 900 1,400 600

700 700 700 700

Total (units)

3,800

2,800

Subtotal Costs

0 200 700 0

200 0 0 0 100

100 0 0 0

2,800 900 @$100 @$200 /unit /unit

100 @$10 /unit

100 @$60 /unit

$280,000 $180,000

$1,000

$6,000

700 700 700 700

Total Cost $467,000 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.4 Prepare a graphical aggregate plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

34) Byron's Manufacturing makes tables. Demand for the next four months and capacities of the plant are shown in the table below. Unit cost on regular time is $40. Overtime cost is 150% of regular time cost. Subcontracting is available in substantial quantity at $75 per unit. Holding costs are $5 per table per month; backorders cost the firm $10 per unit per month. Byron's management believes that the transportation algorithm can be used to optimize this scheduling problem. The firm has 50 units of beginning inventory and anticipates no ending inventory.

Demand Regular capacity Overtime capacity Subcontract cap.

March 400 400 100 150

April 600 400 100 50

May 600 400 100 50

June 700 400 100 50

Answer the following questions based on the data table and solution table shown below. Byron's Manufacturing March April May June SUPPLY Beginning Inventory 0 5 10 15 50 March regular time 40 45 50 55 400 March overtime 60 65 70 75 100 March subcontracting 75 80 85 90 150 April regular time 50 40 45 50 400 April overtime 70 60 65 70 100 April subcontracting 85 75 80 85 50 May regular time 60 50 40 45 400 May overtime 80 70 60 65 100 May subcontracting 95 85 75 80 50 June regular time 70 60 50 40 400 June overtime 90 80 70 60 100 June subcontracting 105 90 85 75 50 DEMAND 400 600 600 700

Byron's Manufacturing Solution Optimal Cost = $109,750 March April May June DUMMY Beginning Inventory 50. March regular time 350. 50. March overtime 100. March subcontracting 100. 50. April regular time 400. April overtime 50. 50. April subcontracting 50. May regular time 400. May overtime 50. 50. May subcontracting 50. 50. June regular time 400. June overtime 100. June subcontracting 50. 100. (a) How many units will be produced on regular time in June? (b) How many units will be produced by subcontracting over the four-month period? (c) What will be the inventory at the end of April? (d) What will be total production from all sources in April? (e) What will be the total cost of the optimum solution? (f) Does the firm utilize the expensive options of subcontracting and backordering? When; why? Answer: (a) 400; (b) 250; (c) 0; (d) 550; (e) Total Cost = $109,750; (f) The firm uses subcontracting, but not backordering; there is no production in one month for "delivery" in an earlier month. Subcontracted quantities are 100 in March, 50 each in April, May, and June. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.5 Solve an aggregate plan via the transportation method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 6

Aggregate Planning in Services

1) For hospitals, aggregate planning and scheduling is mainly directed towards smoothing the production rate. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) Aggregate planning for fast-food restaurants is very similar to aggregate planning in manufacturing, but with bigger units of time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) Which of the following is NOT one of the successful techniques for controlling the cost of labor in services? A) accurate scheduling of labor-hours to assure quick response to customer demand B) an on-call labor resource that can be added or deleted to meet unexpected demand C) little flexibility in worker hours to decrease the burden on management D) flexibility of individual worker skills that permits reallocation of available labor E) flexibility in rate of output or hours of work to meet changing demand Answer: C Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) Which of the following statements regarding aggregate planning in services is FALSE? A) Approaches to aggregate planning differ by the type of service provided. B) Some service organizations conduct aggregate planning in exactly the same way as manufacturing firms, but with demand management taking a more active role. C) Aggregate planning in some service industries may be easier than in manufacturing. D) Labor is the primary aggregate planning vehicle. E) Level scheduling is far more common than using a chase strategy. Answer: E Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 5) Aggregate planning for service firms that provide intangible output deals mainly with: A) smoothing the production rate and finding the optimal size of the workforce. B) capital investment decisions. C) centralized purchasing. D) centralized production. E) planning for human resource requirements and managing demand. Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

6) Which of the following statements regarding aggregate planning in restaurants is TRUE? A) Aggregate scheduling is directed toward smoothing the production rate and finding the optimal order size. B) It usually requires building very high inventory levels during slack periods. C) Traditional aggregate planning methods usually do not apply to restaurants. D) The relevant units of time may be much smaller than in manufacturing. E) Inventory tends to be less perishable than in manufacturing. Answer: D Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 7) In a business with a highly variable demand, such as a restaurant, aggregate scheduling is directed toward smoothing the ________ and finding the optimal size of the ________. Answer: production rate; workforce Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) What are successful techniques of controlling the cost of labor involved in service firms? Answer: 1. accurate scheduling of labor-hours to assure quick response to customer demand 2. an on-call labor resource that can be added or deleted to meet unexpected demand 3. flexibility of individual worker skills that permits reallocation of available labor 4. flexibility in rate of output or hours of work to meet changing demand Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

9) A large consulting firm is deciding if its workforce should be expanded, maintained, or decreased. Suppose that demand is given in week-long projects, and that a consultant can work on 3 projects each month (1 week off for personal leave and/or other duties such as conferences, etc). Currently, there are 25 consultants. Ten consultants are trained for LEAN and 15 for Six Sigma, with 5 of those consultants being overlaps (the consultant is trained for BOTH LEAN and Six Sigma). Assume that all consultants can do the general work. Complete the table (the forecast period is an upcoming month) and prepare a recommendation.

Best Likely Worst Max Forecast (# Forecast Forecast Demand in projects) (# projects) (# projects) of people LEAN 42 24 12 Six Sigma 45 36 30 General 75 60 57 Category

Number of Qualified People

Answer: Best Likely Worst Max Number of Category Forecast (# Forecast Forecast Demand in # Qualified projects) (# projects) (# projects) of people People LEAN 42 24 12 14 10 Six Sigma 45 36 30 15 15 General 75 60 57 25 25 NOTE: Student responses will vary but should follow the same principles. Under the likely condition (24 + 36 + 60)/3 = 40 total consultants are needed but only 25 are available. Under the worst forecast, 33 consultants are needed in total but again only 25 are available. Thus, the firm should hire more consultants, but which type? Four additional LEAN trained consultants are needed to meet maximum demand, while the number of Six Sigma consultants is adequate. However, there is an overlap of 5 consultants being counted in each category, so the hiring recommendation must be at least 4 LEAN consultants and then 5 additional consultants that can perform either LEAN or Six Sigma, for a total of 9 trained consultants. To meet likely demand 15 total consultants must be added, so 6 general consultants at a minimum should be hired. Thus, the recommendation is for: At least 15 consultants, with a minimum of 4 trained in LEAN and a minimum total of 9 trained in either LEAN or Six Sigma. Diff: 3 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 7

Revenue Management

1) A hotel room that goes unrented and an airline seat that goes unsold are both examples of perishable inventory in services. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) Revenue management changes the focus of aggregate planning from demand management to capacity management. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) Which of the following characteristics makes revenue management UNATTRACTIVE to organizations that have perishable inventory? A) Demand cannot be segmented. B) Service can be sold in advance of consumption. C) Capacity is relatively fixed. D) Variable costs are low and fixed costs are high. E) Demand fluctuates. Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) Revenue management is MOST likely to be used in which one of the following situations? A) a fast-food restaurant with wide demand fluctuations during the day B) a dental clinic that wants to fill its appointment book C) a firm with a good counterseasonal product mix D) a shipping company that can change its fleet size easily E) an airline attempting to fill "perishable" seats at maximum revenue Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

5) Revenue (or yield) management is best described as: A) a situation where management yields to labor demands. B) a situation where the labor union yields to management demands. C) a process designed to increase the rate of output. D) allocation of scarce resources to customers at prices that will maximize revenue. E) management's selection of a product mix yielding maximum profits. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 6) Industries in which revenue management techniques are easiest to apply are those where: A) use tends to be predictable, and pricing tends to be fixed. B) use tends to be predictable, and pricing tends to be variable. C) use tends to be uncertain, and pricing tends to be fixed. D) use tends to be uncertain, and pricing tends to be variable. E) All of these, i.e., there is no difference. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 7) To use revenue management strategies, a business should have which combination of costs? A) high variable and high fixed B) low variable and high fixed C) high variable and low fixed D) low variable and low fixed E) either A or B Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) A hotel room that goes unrented, a dental appointment that no patient booked, and an airline seat that went unsold, are all examples of ________ in services. Answer: perishable inventory Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 9) ________ involves capacity decisions that determine the allocation of resources to maximize revenue or yield. Answer: Revenue management (or Yield management) Diff: 1 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 54 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

10) Revenue management changes the focus of aggregate planning from ________ management to ________ management. Answer: capacity; demand Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 11) What is the primary management challenge when implementing revenue management? Answer: Identifying differences in customers' willingness to pay and pricing accordingly. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 12) Identify the five conditions that make revenue management of interest. Answer: (1) service or product can be sold in advance of consumption; (2) fluctuating demand; (3) relatively fixed resource (capacity); (4) segmentable demand; and (5) low variable costs and high fixed costs Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 13) To make revenue management work, the company needs to manage what three issues? Answer: (1) multiple pricing structures; (2) forecasts of the use and duration of the use; and (3) changes in demand Diff: 3 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 14) A small private university normally charges the same price, $500 per credit-hour, for all courses and for all students. While the university is pretty near capacity in the fall and spring, it finds that its classrooms are only about 60 percent occupied during the summer session. A student of operations management wonders if revenue management might be useful to both the university and its students alike. This student, with help from some economics majors, estimates a demand curve for summer course enrollment. Points on this demand curve include 7200 credithours at the current rate of $500, 10,000 credit hours at $420, 12,000 credit-hours at $350, and 15,000 credit-hours at $300. Based on this demand curve, what price point would best serve the university, if its objective is the greatest revenue for the summer session? Answer: The student must consider that since 7200 hours is 60 percent of capacity there is a classroom capacity of 12,000 credit-hours during the summer session. The lowest price generates the most revenue, but it is based on 15,000 credit-hours, which is beyond capacity. At $500 per credit hour, revenues would be $3,600,000; at $420, revenues would be $4,200,000; at $350, revenues would be also $4,200,000; and at $300, demand exceeds capacity. The $420 or $350 price point yields the most revenue of the feasible price points. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 55 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

15) A professional services firm is investigating revenue management as a means of taking advantage of unused capacity. Analysts for this firm estimate a demand curve for the firm's service, which is sold by the hour. Points on this demand curve include 9000 hours at the current rate of $60 per hour, 9500 hours at $55, 10,000 hours at $50, and 10,500 hours at $45. Based on this demand curve, what price point would be best for the firm, if its objective is maximum revenue? Answer: The yields of these price points are as follows: at $60 per hour, revenue is $540,000; at $55, revenue is $522,500; at $50, revenue is $500,000; and at $45, revenue is $472,500. The firm would be well advised not to lower its price, since that will not raise revenue. The lower prices will generate more demand, and utilize some unused capacity, but the firm's revenues will fall. (Demand in this case is rather inelastic.) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 13.6 Understand and solve a revenue management problem AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 14 Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP

Section 1

Dependent Demand

1) Even with fuzzy records and challenges with record integrity and accuracy, Wheeled Coach is able to leverage MRP to gain competitive advantage. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 2) MRP is generally applicable to items with dependent demand. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 3) Increased inventory levels and slower response to changes in demand are the only two disadvantages associated with MRP, which otherwise provides a very robust planning tool. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 4) A dependent demand item is so called because its demand is dependent on customer preferences. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 5) The quantity required of a dependent demand item is computed from the demand for the final products in which the item is used. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 6) Which of the following statements regarding Wheeled Coach is FALSE? A) Wheeled Coach has found competitive advantage through MRP. B) Wheeled Coach builds ambulances in a repetitive process. C) Wheeled Coach's MRP system allows the company to meet tight schedules but causes inventory to rise. D) Wheeled Coach's MRP system maintains excellent record integrity. E) Low inventory and high quality are two positive outcomes of Wheeled Coach's use of MRP. Answer: C Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

7) Which of the following is NOT one of the four key tasks that Wheeled Coach insists are necessary for successful MRP implementation? A) The material plan must meet both schedule requirements and facility capabilities. B) The plan must be executed as designed. C) Inventory investment must be minimized. D) Excellent record integrity must be maintained. E) The process must adhere to stringent quality control standards. Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 8) Demand for a given item is said to be dependent if: A) it originates from the external customer. B) there is a deep bill of material. C) the finished products are mostly services (rather than goods). D) it is a component of a clearly identifiable parent. E) the item has several children. Answer: D Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 9) Dependent demand and independent demand items differ in that: A) for any product, all components are dependent-demand items. B) the need for independent-demand items is forecasted. C) the need for dependent-demand items is calculated. D) All of these are true. E) None of these is true. Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 10) Which of the following is NOT a key benefit of MRP? A) increased quality B) better response to customer orders C) faster response to market changes D) improved utilization of facilities and labor E) reduced inventory levels Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

11) Wheeled Coach uses ________ as the catalyst for low inventory, high quality, tight schedules, and accurate records. Answer: material requirements planning or MRP Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 12) ________ is a dependent demand technique that uses a bill of material, inventory, expected receipts, and a master production schedule to determine material requirements. Answer: Material requirements planning or MRP Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 13) Because MRP provides such a clean structure for dependent demand, it has evolved as the basis for ________. Answer: enterprise resource planning or ERP Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 14) ________ is an information system for identifying and planning the enterprise-wide resources needed to take, make, ship, and account for customer orders. Answer: Enterprise resource planning or ERP Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 15) ________ means the demand for one item is related to the demand for another item. Answer: Dependent demand Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 16) Describe the role of record accuracy in Wheeled Coach's successful use of MRP. Answer: Wheeled Coach's record integrity is excellent. Record accuracy is recognized as a fundamental ingredient of its successful MRP implementation. Its cycle counters are charged with material audits that not only correct errors but also investigate and correct problems. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 17) What is MRP? Identify four benefits from its use. Answer: MRP or material requirements planning is a dependent demand technique that uses a bill of material, inventory, expected receipts, and a master production schedule to determine material requirements. The benefits of MRP include (1) better response to customer orders, (2) faster response to market changes, (3) improved utilization of facilities and labor, and (4) reduced inventory levels. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

Section 2

Dependent Inventory Model Requirements

1) Lead times, costs of materials, and bills of material are among the five things operations managers must know for effective use of dependent inventory models. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 2) "Phantom bills" are bills of material for subassemblies that exist only temporarily. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 3) Planning bills of material are bills that are sometimes called "phantom bills." Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 4) The bill of material, unlike the time-phased product structure, adds the concept of lead times. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 5) If X consists of one A and one B, and each A consists of one F and two Gs, then G is the "parent" component of A. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 6) By convention, the lowest level in a product structure is designated level 0. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

7) Effective use of MRP and other dependent demand models does NOT require which of the following? A) master production schedule B) bill of materials C) inventory availability D) lead times E) cost of individual components Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 8) Firms making many different final products use ________ to facilitate production scheduling. A) planning bills B) modular bills C) phantom bills D) overdue bills E) gross requirements bills Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 9) Which of the following statements best compares modular bills and phantom bills? A) Both pertain to assemblies that are not inventoried. B) There is no difference between the two. C) Both pertain to assemblies that are inventoried. D) Modular bills are used for assemblies that are not inventoried, unlike phantom bills. E) Modular bills represent subassemblies that actually exist and are inventoried, while phantom bills represent subassemblies that exist only temporarily and are not inventoried. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 10) A paint company mixes ten different base colors into 3,000 different color options. If production scheduling is organized around the ten different base colors, then the bills of material are classified as which of the following? A) phantom B) planning C) modular D) low-level E) A and B Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 5 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

11) A grill assembly takes 20 washers. Instead of listing these washers separately, they are grouped into a single kit for production. How is the bill of material for the washers classified? A) phantom bill B) component bill C) modular bill D) low-level bill E) planning bill Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 12) The minimum record accuracy required for successful MRP is approximately which of the following? A) lower than 90% B) 90% C) 95% D) 97% E) 99% Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 13) Consider the following product structure.

If the demand for product A is 50 units, how many units of component G will be needed? A) 4 B) 50 C) 100 D) 150 E) 300 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 6 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

14) Consider the following product structure.

If the demand for product A is 75 units, how many units of component F will be needed? A) 75 B) 100 C) 150 D) 225 E) 300 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 15) Low-level coding means that: A) a final item has only a few levels in the BOM structure. B) the code being used is the code for the lowest level in the BOM structure. C) a component item is coded at the lowest level at which it appears in the BOM structure. D) the top level of the BOM is below level zero and that BOMs are not organized around the finished product. E) the lowest-paid staff member in the production department performs the coding. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

16) By convention, what is the top level in a product structure? A) level 0 B) level 1 C) level T D) level 10 E) level 100 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 17) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the master production schedule? A) It specifies what is to be made and how. B) The schedule is independent of the aggregate plan. C) It disaggregates the aggregate plan. D) The master production schedule sets the upper and lower bounds on the aggregate plan. E) It specifies the work-shift schedule for the assembly line workers. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 18) Bills of material organized by major subassemblies or by product options are called ________. Answer: modular bills Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 19) A(n) ________ is a bill of material for components, usually subassemblies, that exist only temporarily; they are never inventoried. Answer: phantom bill of material Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 20) A(n) ________ is a list of quantities of components, ingredients, and materials required to make a product. Answer: bill of material or BOM Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

21) Firms making many variations of final products use ________ to facilitate production. Answer: modular bills Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 22) ________ are created in order to assign an artificial parent to the bill of material — for example when we want to group subassemblies so that the number of items to be scheduled is reduced. Answer: Planning bills Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 23) If the explosion of the bill of material tells MRP how much of each part is needed, how does MRP learn when each of these parts is needed? Answer: Timing is established with the time-phased product structure, which turns a bill of material on its side and adds lead times for each component. Each component is then offset to accommodate lead times. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 24) What information is necessary for an operations manager to make effective use of a dependent inventory demand model? Answer: (1) Master production schedule (what is to be made, and when); (2) Specifications or bill of material (materials and parts required to make the product); (3) Inventory availability (what is in stock); (4) Purchase orders outstanding (what is on order, also called expected receipts); and (5) Lead times (how long does it takes to get various components) Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

25) Consider the following product structure. Fifteen units of Product A are needed. How many units of B, C, D, and E are needed?

Answer: Item B: 15(2) = 30 units; Item C: 15(3) = 45 units; Item D: 15(2)(1) + 15(3)(1) = 75 units; Item E: 15(3)(2) = 90 units Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 26) Consider the following product structure. Thirty units of Product A are needed. How many units of B, C, D, E, and F are needed?

Answer: Item B: 30(1) = 30 units; Item C: 30(2) = 60 units; Item D: 30(1)(2) + 30(2)(1) = 120 units; Item E: 30(1)(1) = 30 units; Item F: 30(1)(1)(4) + 30(2)(1) = 180 units Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 10 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

27) Consider the following product structure. Forty units of Product A are needed. How many units of B, C, D, E, F, and G are needed?

Answer: Item B: 40(2) = 80 units; Item C: 40(3) = 120 units; Item D: 40(1) = 40 units; Item E: 80(1) + 40(2) = 160 units; Item F: 120(1) = 120 units; Item G: 120(1) + 40(1) = 160 units Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

28) Each R requires 3 of component S and 3 of material A; each S requires 3 of part T. The lead time for assembly of R is 1 week. The lead time for the manufacture of S is 2 weeks. The lead time for material A is 1 week. The lead time for the procurement of T is 4 weeks. Construct the time-phased product structure. Answer: Solution:

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

29) Each X requires 2 of component Y and 1 of part W. Each Y requires 10 of Z. Each W requires 3 of Q and 2 of R. Lead times are X = 1 week, Y = 1 week, W = 2 weeks, R = 1 week, Z = 3 weeks, and Q = 3 weeks. Construct the time-phased product structure. Answer: Solution:

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

30) Construct a product structure tree for a movie purchased in DVD format. Assume that it contains a single DVD disk. Don't be concerned with artwork–you may use labeled boxes for your parts and assemblies. Answer: Not all DVDs are alike in their construction, so student answers will vary. Here is a fairly generic version. Note that the primary container is a one-piece molded plastic "clamshell." There are three layers, 0, 1, and 2.

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

31) A manufacturing company is trying to determine the cost of materials used to produce an A. If Ds cost $3 and Fs cost $5, how much does it cost to produce an A (in D and F materials only)?

Answer: Using the explosion shows that 10 Ds and 16 Fs are needed to produce 1 A. Thus, the cost is 10($3) + 16($5) = $110. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 32) Fourteen A washers, five B washers, three C washers, two D bolts, and eight E bolts are required to make one grill parts kit. If 100 grill parts kits are needed, how many more washers will be consumed than bolts? Answer: Using MRP explosion gives A = 1400, B = 500, C = 300, D = 200, and E = 800. Since A, B and C are washers and D and E are bolts, the difference is 1400 + 500 + 300 - 200 800 = 1200 more washers used than bolts. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.1 Develop a product structure AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

Section 3

MRP Structure

1) If 150 units of A are needed and 50 are already in stock, then the net requirement is 150 and the gross requirement is 100. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 2) Gross material requirements take into account the amount of inventory on hand. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 14.2 Build a gross requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 3) A material requirements planning system generates output reports such as bill of material, inventory and purchase records, and lead times for each item. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 14.2 Build a gross requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

4) Consider the following product structure.

If the demand for product A is 100 units, and there are 20 units of C on hand, how many units of part F will be needed? A) 300 B) 240 C) 280 D) 190 E) 100 Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 5) It is week 1 and there are currently 20 As in stock. We need 300 As at the start of week 5. If there are scheduled receipts planned for week 3 and week 4 of 120 As each and A has a lead time of 2 weeks, when and how large of an order should be placed to meet the requirement of 300 As? A) Week 1, 300 As B) Week 3, 40 As C) Week 5, 40 As D) Week 4, 40 As E) Week 4, 300 As Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

6) A material requirements plan contains information with regard to all of the following EXCEPT: A) quantities and required delivery dates of all subassemblies. B) quantities and required delivery dates of final products. C) the capacity needed to provide the projected output rate. D) inventory on hand for each final product. E) inventory on hand for each subassembly. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 7) Which of the following best describes a gross material requirements plan? A) a schedule that shows total demand for an item, and when it must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started B) an intermediate range plan for the scheduling of families of products C) a chart illustrating whether capacity has been exceeded D) a table that corrects scheduled quantities for inventory on hand E) a schedule showing which products are to be manufactured and in what quantities Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.2 Build a gross requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 8) Which of the following statements regarding the gross material requirements plan is TRUE? A) It shows total demand for an item. B) It shows when an item must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started. C) It combines a master production schedule with the time-phased schedule. D) It requires several inputs, including an accurate bill of material. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.2 Build a gross requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

9) An order for 150 units of Product X has been placed. There are currently 40 units of Product X on hand. Each X requires 3 units of Component Y. There are 20 units of Y on hand. What are the net requirements for Y? A) 150 B) 270 C) 310 D) 330 E) 450 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 10) An order for 50 units of Product A and 60 of B has been placed. There are currently 25 units of Product B on hand. Each A requires 2 units of Part C; each B requires 5 units of C. There are 160 units of C available. What are the net requirements for C? A) 115 B) 175 C) 240 D) 690 E) 700 Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 11) An order for 100 units of Product A has been placed. There are currently 60 units of Product A on hand. Each A requires 4 units of Part B. There are 20 units of B available. What are the net requirements for B? A) 20 B) 160 C) 180 D) 380 E) 140 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

12) In MRP, the number of units projected to be available at the beginning of each time period refers to: A) net requirements. B) scheduled receipts. C) planned order releases. D) projected on hand. E) the amount necessary to cover a shortage. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 13) ________ are the result of adjusting gross requirements for inventory on hand and scheduled receipts. Answer: Net material requirements (or Net requirements plans) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 14) Explain the difference between a gross requirements plan and a net requirements plan. Answer: A gross requirements plan is a schedule that shows the total demand for an item (prior to subtraction of on-hand inventory and scheduled receipts) and (1) when it must be ordered from suppliers or (2) when production must be started to meet its demand by a particular date. A net requirements plan adjusts gross requirements for inventory on hand and scheduled receipts. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

15) The large parts of a playground A-frame (from which to hang a swing or glider) consist of a ridge pole, four legs, and two side braces. Each leg fastens to the ridge with one fastener set. Each side brace requires two fastener sets for attachment to the legs. There is one order outstanding, to make 180 frame kits. There are 500 legs and 20 ridge poles in inventory. There are no other large items in inventory, and no scheduled receipts. (a) Draw the product structure tree. (b) Calculate the net requirements to fulfill the outstanding order. Answer: Solution:

Part A-frame Ridge pole Side braces Legs Fastener set

GR 180 180 360 720 940

OH 20 500

NR 180 160 360 220 940

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

16) An order for 150 units of Product M has been made. There are currently 30 units of Product M on hand. Each M requires 8 units of Component N. There are 200 units of N on hand. (a) Calculate the net requirements for M. (b) Calculate the gross requirements for N. (c) Calculate the net requirements for N. Answer: (a) 150 - 30 = 120; (b) 120 × 8 = 960; (c) 960 - 200 = 760 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 17) An order for 110 units of Product A has been made. There are currently 60 units of Product A on hand. Each A requires 2 units of Part B. There are 30 units of B available. (a) Calculate the net requirements for A. (b) Calculate the gross requirements for B. (c) Calculate the net requirements for B. Answer: (a) 110 - 60 = 50; (b) 50 × 2 = 100; (c) 100 - 30 = 70 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 18) An order has been placed for 50 units of Product A and 60 units of Product B. There are currently 35 units of Product B on hand. Each A requires 2 units of Part C; each B requires 5 units of C. There are 160 units of C available. (a) Calculate the net requirements for B. (b) Calculate the gross requirements for C. (c) Calculate the net requirements for C. Answer: (a) 60 - 35 = 25; (b) 50 × 2 + 25 × 5 = 225; (c) 225 - 160 = 65 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

19) Consider the product structure shown below. (a) Assuming 1 A is to be made, how many units of each of the other items would need to be made? (b) If there are 20 of every item except A in on-hand inventory, how many As can be assembled?

Answer: (a) Item B: 1, Item C: 3, Item E: 3, Item D: 2(3) + 4(1) = 10 , Item F: 2(3) + 10 = 16 (b) To find how many As can be constructed, first consume all Bs and Cs to make 6 As with 14 Bs left and 2 Cs. Thus more Cs are needed. Consume 20 Ds and 10 Es to make 10 additional Cs. Thus there are now 12 Cs and 14 Bs on hand, use these to produce 4 more As. This leaves 10 Bs, 20 Fs, and 10 Es. Since no more Cs can be constructed, no more As can be constructed. Thus, the maximum number of As that can be assembled is 6 + 4 = 10. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 20) Product A is made from 2 Bs and 1 C. Lead times for A, B, and C are 2, 1, and 2 weeks, respectively. Currently, there are 2 Bs and 5 Cs on hand, with 5 of each scheduled to arrive at the end of week 1. If 20 As are needed during week 3, can the order be completed (it is the start of week 0 currently)? Answer: To produce 20 As requires 40 Bs and 20 Cs at the start of week 1. Since the lead time for C is 2 weeks, the order cannot be completed on time. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

21) Product A is made from 2 Bs and 1 C. Lead times for A, B, and C are 2, 1, and 2 weeks respectively. Currently, there are 2 Bs and 5 Cs on hand, with 5 of each scheduled to arrive at the end of week 1. If 20 As are needed during week 5, can the order be completed (it is the start of week 0 currently)? Answer: To produce 20 As requires 40 Bs and 20 Cs at the start of week 3. As B has a lead time of 1 week, 40 - 2 = 38 Bs need to be ordered at the beginning of week 2. C has a lead time of 2 weeks, thus 20 - 5 = 15 Cs need to be ordered at the beginning of week 1. Yes, the order can be completed. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

Section 4

Lot-Sizing Techniques

1) The lot-for-lot lot-sizing technique is particularly efficient when frequent orders are economical and just-in-time inventory techniques are implemented. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 2) When set-up costs are significant, the lot-for-lot approach can be expensive. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 3) MRP can be effective only if very accurate lot sizes are calculated in advance. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 4) Which of the following lot-sizing techniques results in the lowest holding costs? A) lot-for-lot B) EOQ C) POQ D) Wagner-Whitin algorithm E) the quantity discount model Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

5) Which of the following statements is TRUE about the MRP plan when using lot-for-lot ordering? A) The quantity of gross requirements for a child item is always equal to the quantity of planned order releases for its parent. B) The quantity of gross requirements for a child item is equal to the quantity of planned order release(s) multiplied by the number of child items used in the parent assembly. C) The quantity of gross requirements for a child item is always equal to the quantity of gross requirements for its parent. D) The quantity and gross requirements for a child item is always equal to the quantity of net requirements for its parent. E) All of these are true. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 6) What lot-sizing technique is generally preferred when inventory holding costs are extremely high? A) lot-for-lot B) EOQ C) POQ D) the Wagner-Whitin algorithm E) All of these are appropriate for the situation. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 7) For the lot-sizing technique known as lot-for-lot to be appropriate: A) future demand should be known for several weeks. B) setup cost should be relatively small. C) annual volume should be rather low. D) item unit cost should be relatively small. E) the independent demand rate should be very stable. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

8) Which of the following statements regarding lot-sizing is TRUE? A) EOQ principles should be followed whenever economical. B) Too much concern with lot-sizing results in false accuracy. C) Lot-for-lot cannot be modified for scrap allowance or process constraints. D) The Wagner-Whitin algorithm simplifies lot size calculations. E) All of these are true. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 9) Which lot-sizing technique orders the quantity needed during a predetermined time between orders? A) economic order quantity B) periodic order quantity C) lot-for-lot D) time fencing E) part-period balancing Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 10) What does the POQ interval equal? A) the number of periods of average demand covered by the safety stock B) the same number of periods that are on the "not to be rescheduled" side of the time fence C) EOQ / maximum gross requirement D) the number of periods until the incoming projected on hand runs out E) EOQ / average demand per period Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 11) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the POQ lot-sizing method? A) Each POQ interval is recalculated at the time of the order release. B) Each order quantity and POQ interval are recalculated at the time of the order release. C) The POQ interval and all order quantities remain fixed throughout the planning horizon. D) Each order quantity is recalculated at the time of the order release. E) POQ lot sizes are always at least as large as the EOQ lot sizes would be. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

12) Which MRP lot-sizing technique should be considered to be the goal (i.e., the technique of choice under ideal conditions)? A) Wagner-Whitin B) EOQ C) lot-for-lot D) POQ E) Silver-Meal Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 13) Consider the following requirements for an office chair product. Week 1 2 3 Gross requirements 150 100 300

4 0

5 6 350 200

The company has a setup cost of $50, a holding cost per week of $10, beginning inventory of 400, and lead time of 2 weeks. What is the total inventory holding cost of using a lot-for-lot policy for this six-week inventory period? A) $2000 B) $1500 C) $4000 D) $2500 E) $3750 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

14) Consider the following requirements for an office chair product. Week Gross requirements

1 2 3 150 100 300

4 0

5 6 350 200

The company has a setup cost of $50, a holding cost per week of $10, beginning inventory of 400, and lead time of 2 weeks. What will be the total setup cost of using a lot-for-lot policy for this six-week inventory period? A) $150 B) $200 C) $250 D) $300 E) $400 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 15) Consider the following requirements for an office chair product. Week Gross requirements

1 2 3 150 100 300

4 0

5 6 350 200

The company has a setup cost of $50, a holding cost per week of $10, beginning inventory of 400, and lead time of 2 weeks. What will be the total inventory cost (setup plus holding) of using a lot-for-lot policy for this six-week inventory period? A) $2770 B) $1500 C) $3700 D) $4150 E) $3270 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 16) ________ is a lot-sizing technique that generates exactly what is required to meet the plan. Answer: Lot-for-lot Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

17) You have seen several methods for lot sizing in MRP. Why is lot sizing important in MRP? Can too much concern be given to lot sizing? Answer: Lot sizing is important because, at the very least, it impacts costs. But too much attention can be paid to lot sizing, which can result in false accuracy due to MRP dynamics. Also, several lot-sizing methods may all produce satisfactory results. Finally, proper lot size is often not possible to determine until after actual requirements are known. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 18) Why will the POQ almost always outperform the EOQ as an MRP lot-sizing technique? Answer: Both methods produce a balance between setup and holding costs, but the POQ does not create excess inventory as the EOQ does. In other words, the EOQ may result in ending inventory in a period that is insufficient to satisfy the following period's demand. The POQ never does that. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

19) A very simple product (A) consists of a base (B) and a casting (C). The base consists of a plate (P) and three fasteners (F). There are currently 30 castings and 100 bases on hand. Final assembly takes one week. The casting has a lead time of three weeks. All other parts have oneweek lead times. There are no scheduled receipts. All components use the lot-for-lot technique. The master schedule requires 80 units of product A in week 5 and 120 in week 8. Produce the MRP for the upcoming eight weeks. Produce a list of all planned order releases. Answer:

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 20) Consider the following requirements for a certain product. Period Gross requirements

1 2 3 4 5 6 0 200 200 500 0 400

7 0

8 400

Beginning inventory = 300 units Setup cost = $300 per setup Lead time = 1 week Holding cost = $5 per unit per week (a) Develop the lot-for-lot MRP table. (b) Calculate the total relevant costs. Answer: There are four setups at $300 each, totaling $1,200. There are 300 units held in period 1, and 100 in period 2. The holding costs are 400 units × $5 per unit, for a total of $2,000. Total relevant costs are $3,200. Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gross requirements 0 200 200 500 0 400 0 400 On hand beg period | 300 300 300 100 0 0 0 0 0 On hand end period 300 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 Net requirements 100 500 400 400 Order receipt 0 0 100 500 0 400 0 400 Order release 0 100 500 0 400 0 400 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 32 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

21) Clancy's Motors has the following demand to meet for custom manufactured fuel injector parts. The holding cost for that item is $2 per month and each setup costs $80. Lead time is 0 months. Calculate the planned order releases using: (a) the EOQ technique, and (b) the POQ technique. What are the costs of each plan, including the holding cost of any inventory left over after month 7? Month Requirement

1 400

2 150

3 200

4 150

5 100

6 150

7 250

Answer: (a) The monthly holding cost = $2/month Average monthly demand = 1400 / 7 = 200 units The EOQ = = 126 units (or covert both demand and holding cost to annual by multiplying by 12) Order 504 units in months 1, 126 units in 2 and 3, and 252 units in 4, 6, and 7 Total inventory held = 104 + 80 + 6 + 108 + 8 + 110 + 112 = 528 units Setup costs = 6($80) = $480 Holding cost = 528($2) = $1056 Total cost = $480 + $1056 = $1536 (b) POQ Interval = 126 / 200 = 0.63, rounded to 1 month. Order the monthly demand for each month. Total inventory held = 0 units Setup costs = 7($80) = $560 Holding cost = 0($2) = $0 Total cost = $560 + $0 = $560 POQ performs much better in this example. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.4 Determine lot sizes for lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

22) Consider the bill of material for Product J and the data given in the following table. The gross requirements for J are 200 units in week 6 and 250 units in week 8. Develop the MRP tables for each item for an 8-week planning period. Use the lot-for-lot lot-sizing rule.

Item J K L M

Lead Time Quantity on Hand Scheduled receipts 1 0 2 20 30 in week 2 2 0 1 20 10 in week 1

Answer:

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

Section 5

MRP Management

1) In MRP, a "bucket" refers to a fixed order quantity, such as an EOQ. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 2) MRP is an excellent tool for scheduling components with variable lead times. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 3) The requirements for safety stock and its implications on inventory requirements is not within the scope of MRP logic. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 4) Smoothing a resource requirements profile to stay within capacity limits may decrease setup costs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.6 Describe MRP II Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 5) Operations splitting sends pieces to the next operation before the entire lot is completed on the previous operation. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.6 Describe MRP II Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 6) What is the process of tracing upward in the bill of material from the component to the parent item in order to determine the cause for the component requirement? A) net requirements planning B) time fencing C) pegging D) backtracking E) leveling Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

7) In MRP, system nervousness is caused by: A) management's attempt to continually respond to minor changes in production requirements. B) the use of the lot-for-lot approach. C) management's marking part of the master production schedule as "not to be rescheduled." D) the use of phantom bills of material. E) management's attempt to evaluate alternative plans before making a decision. Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 8) What is one of the tools that is particularly useful in reducing system nervousness in an MRP system? A) modular bills B) time phasing C) time fences D) lot sizing E) phantom bills of material Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 9) Distortion in MRP systems can be minimized when safety stock is held at the: A) purchased component or raw material level. B) work-in-process level. C) finished goods level. D) A and B. E) A and C. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 10) Which of the following statements is TRUE about pegging? A) It traces downward in the BOM from the parent item to the component. B) It causes system nervousness. C) It allows a segment of the master schedule to be designated as "not to be scheduled." D) It allows the production planner to determine the cause for the requirement and make a judgment about the necessity for a change in the schedule. E) It is an excellent tool for make-to-order environments. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

11) What strategically alters lead times and precisely places safety stock within the BOM structure to improve MRP performance? A) demand-driven MRP B) supply-driven MRP C) service-driven MRP D) resource-driven MRP E) constraint-driven MRP Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 12) Which of the following is NOT one of the five components of DDMRP? A) Strategically Position Safety Stock B) Establish Safety Stock Levels C) Monitor Safety Stock Levels D) Track and Adjust to Supply Changes E) Execute Collaboratively Internally and Externally Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 13) If a load report (resource requirements profile) shows a work center scheduled beyond capacity: A) the company must add capacity by enlarging the facility. B) the company must add capacity by such tactics as overtime and subcontracting. C) the work center's load may be smoothed by such tactics as operations splitting or lot splitting. D) the aggregate plan must be revised. E) the Wagner-Whitin algorithm should be used to rebalance the load. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.5 Describe the purpose of the load or dispatch report Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 14) MRP II is accurately described as: A) MRP software designed for services. B) MRP with a new set of computer programs that execute on microcomputers. C) material resource planning. D) an enhancement of MRP that plans for all levels of the supply chain. E) a new generation of MRP software that extends MRP to planning and scheduling functions. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.6 Describe MRP II Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

15) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding tactics for load smoothing? A) Overlapping means sending the lot to two different machines for the same operation. B) Operations splitting results in longer throughput times. C) Order splitting involves breaking up the order and running part of it earlier or later in the schedule. D) Order splitting sends pieces to the second operations before the entire lot is completed on the first operation. E) None of these is true. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.6 Describe MRP II Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 16) Audrey Ross, operations manager for BCD Technologies, must schedule work for the next five days. Each unit takes 20 minutes to process. Available capacity is 8 hours per day. The production order quantities are 18, 28, 38, 16, and 20 for Monday through Friday, respectively. What should be the plan for Wednesday? A) Move 2 units to Monday, 8 units to Thursday, and 4 units to Friday. B) Move 8 units to Monday, 8 units to Thursday. C) Move 4 units to Tuesday, and 10 units to Thursday. D) Move 2 units to Tuesday, 6 units to Thursday, and 6 units to Friday. E) Move 8 units to Thursday, and 4 units to Friday. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.6 Describe MRP II AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 17) ________ are a way of allowing a segment of the master schedule to be designated as "not to be rescheduled." Answer: Time fences Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 18) ________ are the time units in a material requirements planning (MRP) system. Answer: Buckets Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 19) ________ strategically alters lead times and precisely places safety stock within the BOM structure to improve MRP performance. Answer: Demand-driven MRP (DDMRP) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.3 Build a net requirements plan Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

20) A(n) ________ can illustrate whether a work center has been scheduled beyond its capacity. Answer: load report or resource requirements profile Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.5 Describe the purpose of the load or dispatch report Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 21) ________ is a system that allows, with MRP in place, inventory data to be augmented by other resource variables. Answer: Material requirements planning II or material resource planning or MRP II Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.6 Describe MRP II Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 22) A working MRP system allows a firm to react to even minor changes in production requirements. Discuss both the advantage and disadvantage of having such ability. Answer: The advantage is that it allows the firm to react quickly and, conceivably, to minimize costs. The disadvantage is that the reaction to a large number of minor changes may introduce instability (nervousness) into the purchasing and production departments, which can create havoc. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 23) What are time fences? Why are they used? Answer: Time fences allow a segment of the master schedule to be designated as "not to be rescheduled." They are used to reduce system nervousness in MRP environments. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 24) Explain what is meant by "nervousness" of the MRP schedule. Provide an example. Name two tools that are particularly useful in reducing system nervousness in MRP systems. Answer: Nervousness is the reaction to a large number of minor changes, which may introduce instability and havoc into the purchasing and production departments. Two tools for reducing system nervousness are time fences and pegging. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 25) Describe the tactics for load smoothing in MRP. Answer: Overlapping–sends pieces to the second operation before the entire lot is completed on the first operation; Operations splitting–sends the lot to two different machines for the same operation; Lot splitting–breaks up the order and runs part of it earlier (or later) in the schedule. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 14.6 Describe MRP II Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

26) Jacquie Welkener, operations manager for ABC Technologies, must schedule work for the next five days. Each unit takes 40 minutes to process. Available capacity is 8 hours per day. The production order quantities are 10, 16, 8, 8, and 18 for Monday through Friday, respectively. What should be the production plan? Answer: Twelve units can be produced each day. Thus, 2 units should be moved from Tuesday to Monday, 2 units should be moved from Tuesday to Wednesday, 2 units should be moved from Thursday to Wednesday, and 6 units should be moved from Friday to Thursday. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.6 Describe MRP II AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

Section 6

MRP in Services

1) DRP is a time-phased stock-replenishment plan used only to plan incoming shipments of raw materials into a manufacturing plant. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 2) DRP pulls inventory through the system. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 3) Which of the following statements regarding MRP in services is TRUE? A) MRP is for manufacturing only, and it is not applicable to services. B) MRP can be used in services, but only in those that offer very limited customization. C) MRP only works in services for demand that is independent. D) Services such as restaurant meals illustrate dependent demand, and they require product structure trees, bills-of-material, and scheduling. E) None of these is true. Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 4) Distribution resource planning (DRP) is: A) a transportation plan to ship materials to warehouses. B) a time-phased stock replenishment plan for all levels of a distribution network. C) a shipping plan from a central warehouse to retail warehouses. D) material requirements planning with a feedback loop from distribution centers. E) a material requirements planning package used exclusively by warehouses. Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

5) ________ is a time-phased stock-replenishment plan for all levels of the supply chain or distribution network. Answer: Distribution resource planning (DRP) Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 6) DRP ________ inventory through the system. Answer: pulls Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP) 7) What is DRP? Answer: DRP is a time-phased stock replenishment plan for all levels of a distribution network. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the process of material requirements planning (MRP)

Section 7

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

1) Firms may discover that, rather than adapting ERP to the way they do business, they have to adapt the way they do business to accommodate the ERP software. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.7 Describe ERP Learning Outcome: Describe the process and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP) 2) Efficient consumer response (ECR) systems determine optimal purchasing quantities for consumers in order to reduce purchase costs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.7 Describe ERP Learning Outcome: Describe the process and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP) 3) Enterprise resource planning (ERP): A) seldom requires software upgrade or enhancement. B) does not integrate well with functional areas other than operations. C) is inexpensive to implement. D) automates and integrates the majority of business processes. E) all of these. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.7 Describe ERP Learning Outcome: Describe the process and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP) 4) Which of the following is FALSE concerning enterprise resource planning (ERP)? A) It attempts to automate and integrate the majority of business processes. B) It shares common data and practices across the enterprise. C) It is inexpensive to implement. D) It provides and accesses information in a real-time environment. E) ERP software promises reduced transaction costs. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.7 Describe ERP Learning Outcome: Describe the process and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP)

5) Blockchain software replaces paper-based transaction records with digital-based records to reduce the complexity of what? A) tax reporting B) tracking documentation C) employee time reports D) MRP systems E) daily sales reports Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.7 Describe ERP Learning Outcome: Describe the process and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP) 6) A(n) ________ system is packaged business software that automates and integrates the majority of business processes, shares common data and practices across the entire enterprise, and produces information in a real-time environment. Answer: enterprise resource planning or ERP Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.7 Describe ERP Learning Outcome: Describe the process and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP) 7) ________ software replaces paper-based transaction records with digital-based records to reduce the complexity of tracking documentation. Answer: Blockchain Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.7 Describe ERP Learning Outcome: Describe the process and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP) 8) ________ systems tie sales to buying, to inventory, to logistics, and to production. Answer: Efficient consumer response (ECR) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.7 Describe ERP Learning Outcome: Describe the process and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP) 9) What does enterprise resource planning (ERP) allow an organization to do? Answer: It allows the organization to automate and integrate the majority of its business processes, to share common data and practices across the entire enterprise, and to produce information in a real-time environment. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 14.7 Describe ERP Learning Outcome: Describe the process and applications of enterprise resource planning (ERP)

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 15 Short-Term Scheduling

Section 1

The Importance of Short-Term Scheduling

1) Alaska Airlines uses mathematical short-term scheduling techniques and a high-tech Flight Operations Department to manage the rapid rescheduling necessary to cope with weather delays and similar disruptions. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) Short-term scheduling is important to efficiency and to cost reduction, but its impact is not of strategic importance. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) Scheduling is not important or relevant for services, since they are not producing tangible goods. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) Effective scheduling results in greater capacity per dollar invested, which translates into lower costs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 5) Which of the following statements regarding scheduling at Alaska Airlines is FALSE? A) Flying into Alaska complicates scheduling. B) Schedule changes at one airport have a ripple effect that may have impacts in many others. C) Alaska Airlines' high-tech computer and communications system is located in Seattle. D) Alaska Airlines' rapid rescheduling uses mathematical scheduling models. E) Alaska Airlines' rapid rescheduling promotes air safety and limits traveler inconvenience, but it has not resulted in money savings for Alaska Airlines. Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 1 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

6) Which of the following is NOT a key direct benefit from effective internal or external scheduling? A) lower cost B) greater use of assets C) more dependable delivery D) higher quality E) added flexibility Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 7) Briefly describe how "the unexpected" makes short-term scheduling at Alaska Airlines a challenge. Also describe how Alaska Airlines meets that challenge and achieves competitive advantage through short-term scheduling. Answer: The unexpected refers to delays and cancellations that are largely weather-related. These events require rapid rescheduling in order to keep operations going and to keep passengers from becoming too inconvenienced. Alaska Airlines' solution involves a high-tech Flight Operations Department of computers and communications gear, and it uses mathematical models to reroute and reschedule as quickly as possible. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) What makes short-term scheduling of strategic importance? Answer: 1. Internally effective scheduling means faster movement of goods and services through a facility and greater use of assets. The result is greater capacity per dollar invested, which translates into lower costs. 2. Externally good scheduling provides faster throughput, added flexibility, and more dependable delivery, improving customer service. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 2

Scheduling Issues

1) With forward scheduling, jobs are performed to customer order, and delivery is typically scheduled at the earliest possible date. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) One criterion for developing effective schedules is maximizing completion time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) Forward scheduling is commonly used in organizations such as hospitals, clinics, and restaurants, where jobs are performed to customer order as soon as the job requirements are known. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) Backward scheduling is used in manufacturing environments, as well as service environments such as catering a banquet or scheduling surgery. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 5) What is the objective of scheduling? A) maximize quality B) maximize throughput time C) minimize flow time D) prioritize and allocate demand to available facilities E) maximize takt time Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

6) The correct sequence from longest to smallest duration scheduling is: A) capacity planning, aggregate planning, master schedule, short-term scheduling. B) aggregate planning, capacity planning, master schedule, short-term scheduling. C) master schedule, capacity planning, aggregate planning, short-term scheduling. D) master schedule, aggregate planning, capacity planning, short-term scheduling. E) capacity planning, master schedule, aggregate planning, short-term scheduling. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 7) Forward scheduling is the scheduling of: A) the end items or finished products. B) jobs as soon as the requirements are known. C) the start items or component parts. D) the final operation first beginning with the due date. E) jobs according to their profit contributions. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) Short-term schedules are prepared: A) directly from the aggregate plans. B) directly from the capacity plans. C) from inventory records for items that have been used up. D) from master schedules, which are derived from aggregate plans. E) from the purchasing plans. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 9) Which of the following is NOT an effectiveness criterion for scheduling? A) minimizing customer waiting time B) minimizing completion time C) minimizing WIP inventory D) maximizing utilization E) maximizing flow time Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

10) Which of the following considers process capacity when scheduling? A) cap loading B) constrained loading C) capacitated loading D) infinite loading E) finite loading Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 11) Forward scheduling: A) begins with a delivery date, then offsets each operation one at a time, in reverse order. B) has the same meaning as "finite loading." C) is often used in service environments such as catering a banquet or scheduling surgery. D) starts the schedule as soon as the job requirements are known. E) produces a schedule only if it meets the due date. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 12) The short-term scheduling activity called "loading": A) assigns dates to specific jobs or operations steps. B) specifies the order in which jobs should be done at each center. C) assigns jobs to work centers. D) assigns workers to jobs. E) assigns workers to machines. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

13) Techniques that load work without regard for the capacity of the process are: A) aggregate planning. B) backward scheduling. C) forward scheduling. D) finite loading. E) infinite loading. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 14) Backward scheduling: A) is more likely to be used in restaurants. B) schedules jobs as soon as the requirements are known. C) involves jobs that are performed to customer order. D) schedules the final operation first, beginning with the due date. E) schedules jobs according to their profit contributions. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 15) Which situation will use backward scheduling? A) restaurants B) clinics where patients are seen as they arrive C) catering a banquet D) as soon as the customer requirements are known E) serve walk-in customers at a hair salon Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 16) ________ scheduling is performed to customer order and begins as soon as the job requirements are known. Answer: Forward Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

17) In the sequence of decisions that affect scheduling, ________ is (are) the immediate follower(s) of the master schedule (or master production schedule). Answer: short-term schedules Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 18) ________ is the assignment of jobs to work or processing centers. Answer: Loading Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 19) Scheduling techniques that assign work only up to the capacity of the process are called ________. Answer: finite loading Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 20) Scheduling techniques that assign work without regard for the capacity of the process are called ________. Answer: infinite loading Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 21) Explain, in your own words, how backward scheduling and forward scheduling differ. Answer: Forward scheduling starts the schedule as soon as the requirements are known. Backward scheduling begins with the due date, scheduling the final operation first and proceeding in the reverse order. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

22) Compare short-term scheduling at process-focused, repetitive, and product-focused facilities. Answer: Process-focused: (1) Scheduling to customer orders where changes in both volume and variety of jobs/clients/patients are frequent. (2) Schedules are often due-date focused, with loading refined by finite loading techniques. Repetitive: (1) Schedule module production and product assembly based on frequent forecasts. (2) Finite loading with a focus on generating a forward-looking schedule. (3) JIT techniques are used to schedule components that feed the assembly line. Product-focused: (1) Schedule with high-volume finished products of limited variety to meet a reasonably stable demand within existing fixed capacity. (2) Finite loading with a focus on generating a forward-looking schedule that can meet known setup and run times for the limited range of products. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.1 Explain the relationship among short-term scheduling, capacity planning, aggregate planning, and a master schedule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 3

Scheduling Process-Focused Facilities

1) Which of the following is NOT required to be known in order to schedule process-focused facilities? A) the sequence of work B) which workers are assigned to each work center C) the time required for each item D) the capacity of each work center E) the availability of each work center Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 4

Loading Jobs

1) The constant work-in-process (ConWIP) card aids input-output control by maximizing the amount of work in a work center. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) Overloading occurs when work is arriving at a slower rate than jobs are being performed. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) Underloading occurs when work is arriving at a faster rate than it is being processed and hence causes crowding in the facility. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) A Gantt load chart shows the loading time and flow time for jobs between several departments, machines, or facilities. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.2 Draw Gantt loading and scheduling charts Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 5) Gantt charts are useful for scheduling jobs, but not for loading them. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 15.2 Draw Gantt loading and scheduling charts Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 6) The assignment method provides an optimum way to assign multiple jobs at one time to a single resource. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 7) One of the major advantages of the Gantt load chart is that it explicitly accounts for production variability such as unexpected breakdowns or human errors. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.2 Draw Gantt loading and scheduling charts Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

8) A work center had actual input of 410 hours and actual output of 440 hours. What is the change in backlog? A) 30 B) 0 C) -30 D) 1.0732 E) Unable to determine with the given information Answer: C Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 9) A work center had planned outputs of 5, 12, 8, and 15 hours with actual outputs of 10, 13, 11, and 8 hours. What is the cumulative deviation in output? A) 0 B) -2 C) 2 D) 42 E) Unable to determine with the given information Answer: C Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 10) A work center is interested in limiting work-in-process by not allowing production to start again until the current batch is finished. The best solution most likely involves: A) MRP. B) ConWIP cards. C) Gantt charts. D) Johnson's rule. E) the assignment method. Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 11) The assignment method is: A) a method to highlight overloads in a given work center. B) a computerized method of determining appropriate tasks for an operation. C) a form of linear programming for optimally assigning tasks or jobs to resources. D) the same thing as the Gantt schedule chart. E) a method for achieving a balance between forward and backward scheduling. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

12) What is a scheduling technique used to achieve an optimum one-to-one matching of tasks and resources? A) the assignment method B) Johnson's rule C) the CDS algorithm D) the appointment method E) the reservation method Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 13) There are two jobs to be assigned to two workers. The cost for worker A on job 1 is $10 and on job 2 is $7. The cost for worker B on job 1 is $12 and on job 2 is $14. How should the work be divided using the assignment method to minimize costs? A) worker A assigned to job 1 and worker B assigned to job 2 B) worker A assigned to job 2 and worker B assigned to job 1 C) worker A gets both jobs 1 and 2 D) worker B gets both jobs 1 and 2 E) unable to determine Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 14) If job 5 takes 3, 4, or 6 hours to be completed by workers A, B, and C, respectively, what would the row values for job 5 be after performing Step 1A of the assignment method? A) 0, 1, 3 B) 8, 9, 11 C) 0, 1, 2 D) 6, 7, 9 E) 1, 4/3, 1/2 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

15) Which of the following is an aid used to monitor jobs in progress? A) a Gantt load chart B) the assignment method C) a Gantt schedule chart D) Johnson's rule E) a Gantt progress chart Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.2 Draw Gantt loading and scheduling charts Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 16) What is a method of input-output control that uses a system of cards to limit the amount of work at a work center and also to control lead time and monitor backlog? A) the assignment method B) backward scheduling C) forward scheduling D) ConWIP cards E) level material use Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 17) If an assignment problem consists of 6 workers and 7 projects: A) one worker will not get a project assignment. B) one worker will be assigned two projects. C) each worker will contribute work toward the seventh project. D) one project will not get a worker assigned. E) The problem cannot be solved by assignment method. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 18) If an assignment problem consists of 5 workers and 4 projects: A) one worker will not get a project assignment. B) one project will be assigned two workers. C) the fifth worker will split time among the four projects. D) one project will not get a worker assigned. E) The problem cannot be solved by assignment method. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

19) Three jobs are to be assigned to three machines. Cost for each job-machine combination appears in the table below. Perform the first two steps of the assignment method (subtract the smallest number in each row and subtract the smallest number in each column; then cover with straight lines). At this point in the problem-solving process:

Job 1 Job 2 Job 3

Machine A Machine B Machine C 11 14 6 8 10 11 9 12 7

A) the row for Job 1 contains the values 5, 6, and 0. B) calculations are complete, and the problem is ready for an optimal set of assignments. C) the column for Machine B indicates that it should be retired. D) Job 1 should be performed on Machine B. E) Job 1 should be performed on Machine A. Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 20) Three jobs are to be assigned to three machines. Costs for each job-machine combination appear in the table below. Find the total cost using the assignment method.

Job 1 Job 2 Job 3

Machine A Machine B Machine C 11 14 6 8 10 11 9 12 7

A) 25 B) 28 C) 29 D) 21 E) 34 Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

21) Three jobs are to be assigned to three machines. Profits for each job-machine combination appear in the table below. Find the total profit using the assignment method.

Job 1 Job 2 Job 3

Machine A Machine B Machine C 9 13 6 18 10 11 12 15 9

A) 28 B) 40 C) 36 D) 39 E) 41 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 22) ________ cards are used to control the amount of work in a work center, aiding input-output control. Answer: ConWIP or Continuous work-in-process Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 23) ________ are planning charts used to schedule resources and allocate time. Answer: Gantt charts Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.2 Draw Gantt loading and scheduling charts Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 24) The ________ is a special class of linear programming models that involves assigning tasks or jobs to resources. Answer: assignment method Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 25) ________ occurs when work is arriving at a slower rate than jobs are being performed. Answer: Underloading Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

26) ________ occurs when work is arriving at a faster rate than it is being processed and hence causes crowding in the facility. Answer: Overloading Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 27) What is input-output control? Answer: Input-output control is a technique that allows operations personnel to manage facility workflow by tracking work added to a work center and its completed work. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 28) What is the assignment method? Answer: The assignment method is a special class of linear programming models that involves assigning tasks or jobs to resources. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 29) Identify the major disadvantages of the Gantt load chart. Answer: It does not account for production variability, such as unexpected breakdowns or human errors that require reworking a job. Consequently, the chart must be updated regularly to account for new jobs and revised time estimates. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.2 Draw Gantt loading and scheduling charts Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 30) What is the difference between a Gantt load chart and a Gantt scheduling chart? Answer: The Gantt load chart indicates a planned allocation of capacity–the allocation of the capacity of a department or work center to a particular job or order. The Gantt schedule chart is used to monitor jobs in progress. It indicates which jobs are on schedule and which are ahead of or behind schedule. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.2 Draw Gantt loading and scheduling charts Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

31) The president of a consulting firm wants to minimize the total number of hours it will take to complete four projects for a new client. Accordingly, she has estimated the time it should take for each of her top consultants–Charlie, Gerald, Johnny, and Rick–to complete any of the four projects, as follows:

Consultant Charlie Gerald Johnny Rick

Project Hours A B 13 18 13 15 15 11 16 17

C 14 10 22 12

D 13 15 15 16

(a) What is the total number of hours required by the following arbitrary assignment? Charlie→ B; Gerald→ A; Johnny→ C; Rick→ D (b) What is the optimal assignment of consultants to projects? (Use the assignment method.) (c) For the optimal schedule, what is the total number of hours it will take these consultants to complete these projects? Answer: (a) 18 + 13 + 22 + 16 = 69 hours (b) The table appears below. (c) 49 hours.

Charlie Gerald Johnny Rick

Project A Project B Project C Project D 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

32) Lockport Marine Services, Inc. wishes to assign a set of jobs to a set of machines. The following table provides data on the cost of production of each job when performed on a specific machine. (a) Determine the set of assignments that minimizes production cost. (b) What is the total production cost of your assignments?

Job 1 2 3 4

A 27 30 31 29

Machine B C 29 28 29 27 25 29 31 25

D 30 26 26 28

Answer: (a) The optimal set of assignments is Job 1→ Machine A, Job 2→ Machine D, Job 3→ Machine B, and Job 4→ Machine C. (b) The total production cost is 27 + 26 + 25 + 25 = 103. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 33) Machines A, B, C, and D have been in use for several years, while machine E is new. The following table provides data on the value of production of each job when performed on a specific machine. (a) Determine the set of assignments that maximizes production value. (b) What is the total production value of your assignments? (c) Which machine should be retired (i.e., gets no assignment)?

Job 1 2 3 4

A 27 30 33 29

B 29 32 25 31

Machine C 35 31 34 28

D 30 34 26 28

E 40 36 30 28

Answer: NOTE: students need to create an opportunity loss table with a dummy Job row. (a) The optimal assignment is Job 1→ E, Job 2→ D, Job 3→ C, and Job 4→ B. (b) The value of this assignment is 139. (c) Machine A gets no assignment and should be the machine retired. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.3 Apply the assignment method for loading jobs AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 5

Sequencing Jobs

1) In general, the earliest due date dispatching (sequencing) rule works well when lateness is an issue. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) The critical ratio sequencing rule prioritizes the jobs to keep shipping on schedule. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) Dispatching rules are typically judged by four effectiveness criteria: average completion time, utilization, average number of jobs in the system, and average customer satisfaction. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) Johnson's rule is used to maximize the time for sequencing a group of jobs through two work centers while minimizing total idle time in the work centers. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

5) The jobs listed below need to be completed. Assume that it is now day 1. If the jobs are sequenced according to the shortest processing time rule, what is the lateness of job C (in days)? Job A B C D E

Processing Time (days) 12 8 15 18 22

Job due date (days) 12 15 10 17 20

A) 0 B) 20 C) 25 D) 10 E) 15 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 6) The jobs listed below need to be completed. Assume that it is now day 140. If the jobs are sequenced according to the longest processing time rule, what is the average completion time? Job A B C D E

Processing Time (days) 20 30 10 16 18

Job due date (days) 180 200 175 230 210

A) 47.6 days B) 65.2 days C) 94.0 days D) 2.5 days E) 238.0 days Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

7) EDD stands for what? A) earliest due date B) earliest design date C) earliest detrimental date D) earliest decision date E) economic date determination Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) Using SPT priority would result in what sequence for Jobs A, B, C, and D if their process times are 8, 4, 7, and 5, respectively? A) ABCD B) DCBA C) DACB D) DABC E) BDCA Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 9) Orders are processed in the sequence in which they arrive if (the) ________ rule sequences the jobs. A) earliest due date B) slack time remaining C) first come, first served D) critical ratio E) Johnson's Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 10) Which of the following dispatching rules ordinarily gives the best results when the criterion is quickest time for completion of the full sequence of jobs? A) shortest processing time (SPT) B) critical ratio (CR) C) first in, first out (FIFO) D) first come, first served (FCFS) E) longest processing time (LPT) Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 21 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

11) Five jobs are waiting to be processed. Their processing times and due dates are given below. Using the shortest processing time dispatching rule, in which order should the jobs be processed? Job A B C D E

Processing Time (days) 12 8 15 18 22

Job due date (days) 12 15 10 17 20

A) D, B, E, A, C B) C, A, E, B, D C) B, D, A, E, C D) B, A, C, D, E E) C, E, A, B, D Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 12) Sequencing (or dispatching): A) assigns dates to specific jobs or operations steps. B) assigns jobs to work centers. C) specifies the order in which jobs should be done at each center. D) assigns workers to jobs. E) assigns workers to machines. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

13) Five jobs are waiting to be processed. Their processing times and due dates are given below. Using the earliest due date dispatching rule, in which order should the jobs be processed? Job A B C D E

Processing Time (days) 12 8 15 18 22

Job due date (days) 12 15 10 17 20

A) C, A, B, D, E B) A, B, C, D, E C) B, D, A, E, C D) C, B, A, E, D E) B, D, A, C, E Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 14) Flow time represents the time: A) an order spends waiting for processing at a work center. B) an order spends being processed at a work center. C) an order spends moving from one work center to another. D) to complete an order, including time spent in processing and in waiting. E) none of the these. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 15) Which of the following dispatching rules tends to minimize job flow time? A) FCFS: first come, first served B) SPT: shortest processing time C) EDD: earliest due date D) LPT: longest processing time E) FCLS: first come, last served Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

16) Average completion time for a schedule sequence at a work center is the ratio of: A) total processing time to the number of jobs. B) total flow time to total processing time. C) total flow time to the number of jobs. D) total processing time plus total late time to the number of jobs. E) total flow time plus total late time to the number of jobs. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 17) Six jobs have been sequenced at a single work center. Total processing time for the six jobs is 50 hours, and total flow time for the sequence is 80 hours. For this schedule, utilization is ________ and the average number of jobs in the system is ________. A) 160.0%; 0.63 B) 62.5%; 1.60 C) 100.0%; 1.60 D) 37.5%; 0.60 E) maximized; minimized Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 18) Five welding jobs are waiting to be processed. Their processing times and due dates are given below. Using the critical ratio dispatching rule, in which order should the jobs be processed? All dates are specified as days from today. Job A B C D E

Processing Time (days) 4 2 8 3 5

Job due date (days) 7 4 11 5 11

A) B, D, A, E, C B) C, D, A, B, E C) C, E, A, D, B D) E, B, A, D, C E) B, D, A, C, E Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 24 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

19) Which critical ratio value implies that a job is ahead of schedule? A) more than 100 B) more than 1 C) less than 1 D) 10 E) 1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 20) What is the priority rule that sequences jobs using the smallest ratio of due date from today to processing time? A) critical ratio B) earliest due date C) first come, first served D) longest processing time E) shortest processing time Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 21) Which of the following is an advantage of the FCFS dispatching rule when used in services? A) FCFS maximizes utilization. B) FCFS minimizes the average number of jobs in the system. C) FCFS minimizes the average lateness of all jobs. D) FCFS maximizes the number of jobs completed on time. E) FCFS seems fair to customers. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 22) What does the use of the shortest processing time sequencing rule generally produce? A) maximum average lateness B) maximum utilization C) maximum effectiveness D) minimum average flow time E) B and D Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

23) When a set of jobs must pass through two workstations whose sequence is fixed, ________ is the sequencing rule most commonly applied. A) critical ratio B) earliest due date C) first come, first served D) slack time remaining E) Johnson's rule Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 24) Five jobs are waiting for processing through two work centers. Their processing time (in minutes) at each work center is contained in the table below. Each job requires work center Alpha before work center Beta. According to Johnson's rule, which job should be scheduled first in the sequence? Job R S T U V

Alpha 20 25 50 26 55

Beta 10 35 20 26 75

A) R B) S C) T D) U E) V Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

25) Five jobs are waiting for processing through two work centers. Their processing time (in minutes) at each work center is contained in the table below. Each job requires work center Sigma before work center Delta. According to Johnson's rule, what sequence of jobs will minimize the completion time for all jobs? Job R S T U V

Sigma 20 25 30 35 15

Delta 10 30 20 35 25

A) R-S-T-U-V B) V-S-U-T-R C) S-U-T-V-R D) V-R-U-S-T E) R-T-V-S-U Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 26) Which of the following is a limitation of rules-based dispatching systems? A) Rules need to be revised to adjust to changes in orders, product mix, and so forth. B) Rules may not recognize idle resources. C) Rules may not recognize bottleneck resources. D) Rules may not be able to prioritize two jobs with identical due dates. E) All of the these are limitations. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

27) Five jobs are waiting for processing through two work centers. Their processing time (in minutes) at each work center is contained in the table below. Each job requires work center Alpha before work center Beta. According to Johnson's rule, what is the optimum sequence of jobs and the minimum time for completion of all jobs? Job R S T U V

Alpha 20 25 30 45 55

Beta 10 35 20 25 75

A) S-V-U-T-R; 185 B) R-T-S-U-V; 250 C) S-V-U-T-R; 340 D) R-T-S-U-V; 340 E) S-V-U-T-R; 210 Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 28) Which of the following scheduling rules gives priority to jobs that must be done to keep shipping on schedule and tends to perform better on the average job-lateness criterion? A) SPT B) LPT C) EDD D) FCFS E) critical ratio Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 29) ________ job sequencing priority rule minimizes maximum tardiness, which may be necessary for jobs that have a heavy penalty for being late. Answer: Earliest due date Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

30) ________ determine the sequence of jobs in process-oriented facilities. Answer: Priority rules Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 31) The priority rule that appears fair to customers in service systems is ________. Answer: first come, first served Diff: 1 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 32) An approach to sequencing that can handle the situation where jobs must pass through two or more work centers in a fixed sequence is ________. Answer: Johnson's rule Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 33) The time between the release of a job to a work center until the job is finished is ________. Answer: flow time Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 34) What does Johnson's rule do? Answer: Johnson's rule is an approach that minimizes the total time for sequencing a group of jobs through two work centers while minimizing total idle time in the work centers. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 35) In retail outlets, customers are usually processed on a first come, first served basis. Why? Is the express lane in the supermarket an exception? Craft a sequencing rule to explain express lane behavior. Answer: FCFS is fair. All customers are considered equally important, and no one should be given a higher priority than another. Most students will write a rule like, "Split by long vs. short processing times, then FCFS within each segment" or "FCFS, except for very short processing times." Note that "8 items or less" is a proxy for processing time. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

36) What is the primary disadvantage of the shortest processing time dispatch rule? Is this a problem if there can be no new jobs arriving after the sequence is set? Answer: As new jobs arrive, new short-duration jobs will push back existing long-duration jobs in priority. If newly arriving jobs must wait for a new sequence to be built, this is less problematic. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 37) Consider the arrival of patients into a public health clinic. Some patients are ill; some are injured; some are elderly; and some are very young. Some cases may be life-threatening, while others are inconsequential. How do the basic dispatch rules fall short in this situation? Design a dispatch rule for scheduling these patients. Answer: All of the rules are inappropriate, because they ignore the urgency of treating the most serious cases. There is also no "due date" on which to base lateness or critical ratio sequences. Most students will write a "priority" rule that behaves like triage–assigning an urgency code to each patient, and taking highest urgency cases first. Student rules may have more than one part; for example, patients may be sorted by urgency code, and by treatment time within urgency code. They may also create a separate code for contagious cases. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 38) What are four main criteria by which we evaluate sequencing rules? Answer: There are a number of criteria for evaluating job sequencing rules. Criteria discussed in the text include average completion time, utilization metric, average number of jobs in the system, and average job lateness. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 39) What are some limitations of rule-based scheduling systems? Answer: Three limitations are (1) Rules need to be revised to adjust to changes in orders, process, equipment, product mix, etc.; (2) Rules do not look upstream or downstream; idle resources and bottleneck resources in other departments may not be recognized; and (3) Rules do not look beyond due dates. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

40) A practitioner of family medicine begins her day with five patients needing urgent care. She does a very brief assessment of what each patient appears to need and estimates the time required of each. None of the cases is life-threatening, and so she determines to take the five in the order that they arrived at the clinic. The processing-time data for these patients, in the order they arrived, are: Patient A, 50 minutes; Patient B, 10 minutes; Patient C, 40 minutes; Patient D, 30 minutes; and Patient E, 15 minutes. (a) If it is now 8:00 a.m., at what time will the doctor be finished with all five of these emergencies? (b) How much time will the five patients have collectively spent waiting? (c) How much less time would have been spent waiting if the doctor had taken the patients according to shortest processing time? Answer: (a) Using first come, first served, all five patients will be finished in 145 minutes, or at 10:25 a.m. (b) Total flow time is 485 minutes, of which 145 is for processing, and the remaining 340 is waiting time. (c) If the doctor had used shortest processing time, the total flow time would have been 330 minutes, of which 185 is waiting time. Thus, the patients would have waited 340 - 185 = 155 minutes less under SPT than FCFS. In both cases, the doctor finished all patients at 10:25 a.m. A supporting table for each rule appears below. Processing Time Order Flow time A 50 first 50 B 10 second 60 C 40 third 100 D 30 fourth 130 E 15 fifth 145 Total 485 Average 97 Average # jobs in the system 3.34 Sequence: A, B, C, D, E Processing Time Order Flow time A 50 fifth 145 B 10 first 10 C 40 fourth 95 D 30 third 55 E 15 second 25 Total 330 Average 66 Average # jobs in the system 2.28 Sequence; B, E, D, C, A Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 31 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

41) Jack's Refrigeration Repair is under contract to repair, recondition, and/or refurbish commercial and industrial icemakers from restaurants, seafood processors, and similar organizations. Jack currently has five jobs to be scheduled, shown in the order in which they arrived. Job V W X Y Z

Processing Time (hours) Due (hours) 20 50 10 35 50 90 15 35 55 75

(a) Complete the following table. (Show your supporting calculations below). (b) Which dispatching rule has the best score for flow time? (c) Which dispatching rule has the best score for work-in-process (jobs in the system)? (d) Which dispatching rule has the best score for lateness? Average Dispatching Average Flow Number of Average Rule Job Sequence Time Jobs Lateness FCFS SPT EDD CR

Answer: (a) A summary of calculations appears in the table below. Average Dispatching Average Flow Average Job Sequence Number of Rule Time Lateness Jobs FCFS V, W, X, Y, Z 75 2.50 27 SPT W, Y, V, X, Z 65 2.17 16 EDD W, Y, V, Z, X 66 2.20 17 CR Z, X, Y, V, W 114 3.80 61 (b, c, d) SPT is best on all three criteria: flow time, work-in-process, and lateness. Supporting calculations for each priority rule appear in the tables below. SPT Machine1 Due Date Flow Time W 10 35 10 Y 15 35 25 V 20 50 45 X 50 90 95 Z 55 75 150 Total 325 Average 65 Average # jobs in system = 2.17

Late 0 0 0 5 75 80 16

FCFS Machine1 Due Date Flow Time V 20 50 20 W 10 35 30 X 50 90 80 Y 15 35 95 Z 55 75 150 Total 375 Average 75 Average # jobs in system = 2.5

Late 0 0 0 60 75 135 27

EDD Machine1 Due Date Flow Time W 10 35 10 Y 15 35 25 V 20 50 45 Z 55 75 100 X 50 90 150 Total 330 Average 66 Average # jobs in system = 2.20

Late 0 0 0 25 60 85 17

CR Machine1 Due Date CR Flow Time Late Z 55 75 1.36 55 0 X 50 90 1.8 105 15 Y 15 35 2.33 120 85 V 20 50 2.5 140 90 W 10 35 3.5 150 115 Total 570 305 Average 114 6 Average # jobs in system = 3.80 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

42) The operations manager of a body and paint shop has five cars to schedule for repair. He would like to minimize the throughput time (makespan) to complete all work on these cars. Each car requires body work prior to painting. The estimates of the times required to do the body and paint work on each are as follows: Car A B C D E

Body Work (Hours) 8 9 7 13 3

Paint (Hours) 7 5 9 4 9

(a) Use Johnson's rule to sequence these five jobs for minimum total duration. Show your work in determining the job sequence. (b) The optimal sequence is ________. (c) Chart the progress of the five jobs in this optimal sequence. (d) After how many hours will all jobs be completed?

Answer: (a), (b) The sequence of jobs is Car E, Car C, Car A, Car B, Car D. See the POM for Windows solution below.

A B C D E

Body Work Paint Done Body Done Paint Order (Hours) (Hours) Work (Hours) (Hours) 8 7 third 18 28 9 5 fourth 27 33 7 9 second 10 21 13 4 fifth 40 44 3 9 first 3 12

Johnson's method sequence of steps Step 1 2 3 4 5

Job E D B A C

Position 1 5 4 3 2

(c), (d)

All jobs completed after 44 hours. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

43) The following jobs are waiting to be processed at your work center, which cleans valve body castings. Job numbers are assigned sequentially upon arrival in the facility (a missing number means that job does not require your work center). All dates are specified as days from today. Job 101 102 104 107 108

Due Date Duration (days) 43 10 34 12 37 11 32 7 37 15

(a) In what sequence should the jobs be processed according to the FCFS scheduling rule? (b) In what sequence should the jobs be processed according to the EDD scheduling rule? (c) In what sequence should the jobs be processed according to the SPT scheduling rule? (d) In what sequence should the jobs be processed according to the LPT scheduling rule? (e) In what sequence should the jobs be processed according to the critical ratio scheduling rule? Answer: FCFS: 101, 102, 104, 107, 108 EDD: 107, 102, 104 and 108 (tie), 101 SPT: 107, 101, 104, 102, 108 LPT: 108, 102, 104, 101, 107 CR: 108 (2.47), 102 (2.83), 104 (3.36), 101 (4.30), 107 (4.57) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

44) At Morgan's Transformer Rebuilding, a set of five jobs is ready for dispatching to a machine center. The processing times and due dates for the jobs are given in the table below. Use shortest processing time to sequence the jobs, and calculate the average completion time, the average job lateness, and the average number of jobs in the machine center. Job A B C D E

Work Time (days) Due Date (days) 22 48 13 38 17 30 6 12 9 15

Answer: The optimal sequence is D-E-B-C-A. The average completion time is 32.2 days. The average lateness is 6.8 days. The average jobs in system is 2.40. Details appear in the table below. SPT

Time

D E B C A

6 9 13 17 22

Due Date 12 15 38 30 48

Slack

Flow time

Late days

6 6 0 6 15 0 25 28 0 13 45 15 26 67 19 Total 161 34 Average 32.2 6.8 Average number of jobs in system: 2.40 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

45) At Morgan's Transformer Rebuilding, five jobs are ready now for dispatching to a machine center. The processing times and due dates for the jobs are given below. Use earliest due date to sequence the jobs, and calculate the average completion time, the average job lateness, and the average number of jobs in the machine center. Job A B C D E

Work Time (days) Due Date (days) 15 38 13 28 7 20 18 50 9 15

Answer: The EDD sequence is E-C-B-A-D. Average completion time is 32 days. Average lateness is 3.8 days. Average number of jobs is 2.58 EDD

Time

E C B A D

9 7 13 15 18

Due Date 15 20 28 38 50

Slack

Flow time Late days

6 9 0 13 16 0 15 29 1 23 44 6 32 62 12 Total 160 19 Average 32 3.8 Average number of jobs in system: 2.58 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

46) Use Johnson's rule to determine the optimal sequencing for the five jobs to be processed on two machines in a fixed order (Machine 1 before Machine 2). The processing times are given in the table below. (a) What is the optimal sequence? (b) What is the total flow time for this sequence? Job Machine 1 Machine 2 L 16 11 M 18 7 N 14 9 O 6 7 P 10 15 Answer: (a, b) The optimal sequence is O-P-L-N-M, and the total flow time is 71. Details are contained in the solution table below. Done Done Machine 1 Machine 2 Third 32 43 Fifth 64 71 Fourth 46 55 First 6 13 Second 16 31 Makespan 71

Machine 1 Machine 2 Order L M N O P Total

16 18 14 6 10 64

11 7 9 7 15 49

Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

47) A manufacturer has the following jobs waiting on a single work center. The firm has not decided which dispatching rule to apply in order to prioritize the jobs and fix them into the schedule. Processing time in 15-minute time blocks and due date for each job are in the table below.

Job 1 Job 2 Job 3 Job 4 Job 5 Job 6

Time 5 4 3 7 3 5

Due Date 17 20 16 9 6 7

(a) Complete the following table. Show your supporting calculations below. (b) Which dispatching rule has the best score for flow time? for work in process (jobs in the system)? for lateness? (c) Is there ANY sequence that can avoid all lateness? Explain or provide an example.

Average Dispatching Average Number of Average Rule Job Sequence Flow Time Jobs Lateness EDD SPT LPT

Answer: (a) The results appear in the table below. A supporting table for each dispatch rule also follows. Average Dispatching Average Average Number of Rule Job Sequence Flow Time Lateness Jobs EDD 5-6-4-3-1-2 15.67 3.48 3.67 SPT 3-5-2-1-6-4 13.50 3.00 5.17 LPT 4-6-1-2-5-3 18.00 4.00 5.83 (b, c, d) SPT is best for flow time, and for average jobs in system; EDD is best for lateness. (e) Lateness is unavoidable with any dispatch rule; the sum of processing times is 27 but the longest due date is only 20 days away. EDD

Time

Job 5 Job 6 Job 4 Job 3 Job 1 Job 2

3 5 7 3 5 4

SPT

Time

Job 3 Job 5 Job 2 Job 1 Job 6 Job 4

3 3 4 5 5 7

Due Date 6 7 9 16 17 20

Slack Flow time Late days

3 3 2 8 2 15 13 18 12 23 16 27 Total 94 Average 15.67 Average number of jobs in system: 3.481 Due Date 16 6 20 17 7 9

0 1 6 2 6 7 22 3.667

Slack Flow time Late days

13 3 3 6 16 10 12 15 2 20 2 27 Total 81 Average 13.5 Average number of jobs in system: 3

0 0 0 0 13 18 31 5.167

LPT

Time

Job 4 Job 6 Job 1 Job 2 Job 5 Job 3

7 5 5 4 3 3

Due Date 9 7 17 20 6 16

Slack Flow time Late days

2 7 0 2 12 5 12 17 0 16 21 1 3 24 18 13 27 11 Total 108 35 Average 18 5.83 Average number of jobs in system: 4 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

48) Bob Dresser operates a major appliance warranty service center. His operation has two check stations that are required at the end of every repair task performed by his appliance repair staff. These are the Functionality Review (FR) and the Overall Scan (OS). The FR must be performed successfully before the OS is begun. On Friday morning, six repair jobs are completed, awaiting these two inspection activities. Processing times are given in minutes. Job A B C D E F

FR 10 35 55 20 15 25

OS 30 55 20 35 40 15

(a) What is the optimal sequence of jobs for the objective of minimizing the total flow time? (b) Show your work, and document the sequence. (c) Chart the solution to this problem. (d) What jobs are being processed at time period 90? (e) What is the total flow time of this problem? FR OS 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

Answer: (a) The optimal sequence is A-E-D-B-C-F. (b) Supporting work appears in the table below. FR OS Order Done FR Done OS A 10 30 First 10 40 B 35 55 fourth 80 170 C 55 20 Fifth 135 190 D 20 35 Third 45 115 E 15 40 second 25 80 F 25 15 Sixth 160 205 Total 160 195 Makespan 205 (c) The schedule appears in the chart below. (d) Job C is being processed at FR (Machine 1), while Job D is being processed at OS (Machine 2) (e) Total flow time for the schedule is 205.

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

49) A firm that specializes in desktop publishing for local charities has agreed to take on the following jobs. The firm has not decided which dispatching rule to apply in order to prioritize the jobs and fix them into the schedule. All dates are specified as days from today.

Job 1 Job 2 Job 3 Job 4 Job 5 Job 6

Time 20 15 7 25 31 43

Due Date 25 20 16 50 33 55

(a) Complete the following table. Show your supporting calculations below. (b) Which dispatching rule has the best score for flow time? (c) Which dispatching rule has the best score for work-in-process (jobs in the system)? (d) Which dispatching rule has the best score for lateness? Average Dispatching Average Number of Average Rule Job Sequence Flow Time Jobs Lateness FCFS EDD SPT LPT

Answer: (a) The table of results appears below. A supporting table for each dispatch rule also follows. Average Dispatching Average Average Number of Rule Job sequence Flow Time Lateness Jobs FCFS 1-2-3-4-5-6 67.2 2.86 34.8 EDD 3-2-1-5-4-6 63.8 2.71 32.2 SPT 3-2-1-4-5-6 62.8 2.67 31.2 LPT 6-5-4-1-2-3 101.7 4.33 70.5 (b, c, d) The SPT rule is best for flow time, for average jobs in system, and for average lateness. Due FCFS Time Slack Flow time Late days Date Job 1 20 25 5 20 0 Job 2 15 20 5 35 15 Job 3 7 16 9 42 26 Job 4 25 50 25 67 17 Job 5 31 33 2 98 65 Job 6 43 55 12 141 86 Total 403 209 Average 67.17 34.83 Average number of jobs in system: 2.858 EDD

Time

Job 3 Job 2 Job 1 Job 5 Job 4 Job 6

7 15 20 31 25 43

Due Date 16 20 25 33 50 55

Slack Flow time Late days

9 7 5 22 5 42 2 73 25 98 12 141 Total 383 Average 63.83 Average number of jobs in system: 2.716

0 2 17 40 48 86 193 32.17

SPT

Time

Job 3 Job 2 Job 1 Job 4 Job 5 Job 6

7 15 20 25 31 43

LPT

Time

Job 6 Job 5 Job 4 Job 1 Job 2 Job 3

43 31 25 20 15 7

Due Date 16 20 25 50 33 55

Slack Flow time Late days

9 7 5 22 5 42 25 67 2 98 12 141 Total 377 Average 62.83 Average number of jobs in system: 2.674 Due Date 55 33 50 25 20 16

0 2 17 17 65 86 187 31.17

Slack Flow time Late days

12 43 0 2 74 41 25 99 49 5 119 94 5 134 114 9 141 125 Total 610 423 Average 101.67 70.5 Average number of jobs in system: 4.326 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

50) Use Johnson's rule to determine the optimal sequencing for the seven jobs to be processed on two machines in a fixed order (Machine 1 before Machine 2). The processing times in hours are given in the table below. (a) What is the optimal sequence? (b) What is the total flow time for this sequence? Job A B C D E F G

Machine 1 Machine 2 10 11 6 17 14 10 13 15 10 8 5 29 16 15

Answer: (a, b) The optimal sequence is F-B-A-D-G-C-E, and the total flow time is 110 hours, as shown in the solution below. Machine 1 Machine 2 A B C D E F G Total

10 6 14 13 10 5 16 74

11 17 10 15 8 29 15 105

Done Done Machine 1 Machine 2 third 21 62 second 11 51 sixth 64 102 fourth 34 77 seventh 74 110 first 5 34 fifth 50 92 Makespan 110 Order

Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

51) There are 5 jobs (A, B, C, D, E) that need to be completed in a work center. The due dates are the 10th, 13th, 9th, 20th, and 15th respectively with process times of 7, 12, 7, 20, and 10 respectively as well. If today is the 1st of the month calculate the critical ratio for each and use this value to sequence the jobs in the order they should be started. Answer: A = (10 - 1)/7 = 1.29 B = (13 - 1)/12 = 1.00 C = (9 - 1)/7 = 1.14 D = (20 - 1)/20 = 0.95 E = (15 - 1)/10 = 1.40 Thus, the sequence would be DBCAE, or lowest critical ratio first. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 52) Given the table below, find the sequence for the following priority rules: (a) SPT (b) EDD (c) LPT Job A B C D

Process Time 6 14 18 9

Due Date 30 27 25 16

Answer: (a) ADBC (b) DCBA (c) CBDA Diff: 1 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

53) Given the following chart of jobs assigned with Johnson's rule, suppose that all the jobs (A, B, C, etc.) could be evenly divided into two tasks (such as A1 and A2, B1 and B2, etc.). Suppose job B is divided into jobs B1 and B2, each with a body work time of 4.5 hours and a paint time of 2 hours. How much is makespan reduced by this splitting of B?

Answer: B1 could start on paint at time = 34.5 (1/2 through the completion of B) but E is busy on paint until t = 35, thus B1 will be delayed until t = 35 to start and thus would finish paint at time = 37. B2 could start on paint at time = 39 and would take until t = 41 to finish. Thus, makespan is reduced by 2 hours (43 - 41). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 54) Given the following chart of jobs assigned with Johnson's rule, suppose that all the jobs (A, B, C, etc.) could be evenly divided into two tasks (such as A1 and A2, B1 and B2, etc.). Suppose job D is split into two equivalently sized sections, D1 and D2, each with a body work time of 1.5 hours and a paint time of 2 hours (D1 and D2 sum to 3 hours of body work and 4 hours of paint which is equivalent to D). How much is makespan reduced by this splitting of D?

Answer: Job D1 could now start paint at t = 1.5 and would finish at t = 3.5. Job D2 could start paint at t = 3, however paint is occupied until t = 3.5. Thus, D2 will start paint at t = 3.5 and finish at t = 5.5. However, this does nothing to save makespan time because C will not start on paint until t = 10. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.5 Use Johnson's rule AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 51 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

55) Complete the table; find average lateness, average completion time, and average number of jobs in the system. Assume all durations are in days and that the jobs are processed at the shop in the order that they arrive (A then B then C then D). Today is day 1. Job Process Time Flow Time Due Date A 15 30 B 3 9 C 12 22 D 15 40 Sum 15 (3.75) XXXXX (Average) Answer: Job Process Time Flow Time Due Date A 15 15 30 B 3 18 9 C 12 30 22 D 15 45 40 Sum 45 (11.25) 108 (27) XXXXX (Average)

Lateness

Lateness 0 9 8 5 22 (5.5)

Avg. lateness = 22/4 = 5.5 days Avg. completion time = 108/4 = 27 days Avg. number of jobs in the system = 108/45 = 2.4 jobs Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.4 Name and describe each of the priority sequencing rules AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 6

Finite Capacity Scheduling (FCS)

1) Finite capacity scheduling provides the user with graphical interactive computing, which is the technique's primary advantage over rule-based scheduling. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.6 Define finite capacity scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) One weakness of finite capacity scheduling is that the delivery requirements are based on a predefined rule. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.6 Define finite capacity scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) A recent advance in short-term scheduling that makes use of expert systems and simulation in solving dynamic scheduling problems is: A) forward scheduling. B) backward scheduling. C) infinite scheduling. D) finite capacity scheduling. E) progressive scheduling. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.6 Define finite capacity scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge 4) ________ uses computerized short-term scheduling to overcome the disadvantages of rulebased systems by providing the user with interactive computing and graphical output. Answer: Finite capacity scheduling Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.6 Define finite capacity scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 5) What is finite capacity scheduling (FCS)? Answer: FCS is computerized short-term scheduling that overcomes the disadvantages of rulebased systems by providing the user with graphical interactive computing. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 15.6 Define finite capacity scheduling AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Section 7

Scheduling Services

1) Scheduling optimization systems used in retail stores typically track customer traffic in 15minute time increments. Answer: TRUE Diff: 3 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 2) In services, the scheduling emphasis is usually on staffing levels rather than on machines and materials. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 3) Because of the significance of labor in the scheduling of services, behavioral and social issues, wage and hour laws, and union contracts all complicate the scheduling process. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 4) In services scheduling, physical inventories of goods can buffer variations in demand, thus providing the flexibility to develop robust schedules. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 5) Which of the following is NOT tracked by scheduling optimization systems used in retail stores? A) cars parked in the parking lot B) individual store sales C) transactions D) units sold E) customer traffic Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 6) Which of the following is TRUE regarding services scheduling? A) The critical ratio sequencing rule is widely used to provide fairness to customers. B) The emphasis is on materials rather than staffing levels. C) Reservations and appointments are often used to manipulate the supply of services. D) Labor use can be intensive, and labor demand can be highly variable. E) All of these are true. Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 54 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) In services, the scheduling emphasis is usually on ________ rather than on machines and materials. Answer: staffing levels Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 8) In what five ways does the problem of scheduling service systems differ from that of scheduling manufacturing systems? Answer: 1. In manufacturing, emphasis is on machines and materials, whereas in services it is on staffing levels. 2. Inventories can help smooth demand for manufacturers, but many service systems do not maintain inventories. 3. Services are labor intensive, and demand for this labor can be highly variable. 4. Legal considerations, such as wage and hour laws and union contracts that limit hours worked per shift, week, or month, constrain scheduling decisions. 5. Behavioral, social, seniority, and status issues complicate service scheduling. Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling 9) Identify some scheduling optimization systems that are used at retail stores. Describe what these systems do. Answer: Workbrain, Cybershift, and Kronos. These systems track individual store sales, transactions, units sold, and customer traffic in 15-minute increments to create work schedules. Diff: 3 AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

10) The emergency room at a hospital estimates the following requirements for registered nurses (RNs) for the late night shift each week. Nurses work four consecutive days, then have off three days. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 4 2 2 3 6 4 Perform cyclical scheduling on the data. (Note that you must identify three-day patterns of minimum requirements.) How many RNs are required? How much extra capacity is required? Answer:

Days off are shaded. Seven full-time RNs are needed: an eighth works Friday only. A total of 29 shifts are used, while only 24 are required; thus 5 shifts represent excess capacity. This solution is not unique, as there are two instances where an arbitrary set of days was selected for minimum sum. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 15.7 Use the cyclical scheduling technique AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the stages of short-term and long-term scheduling

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 16 Lean Operations

Section 1

Lean Operations

1) TPS stands for Toyota Production System. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 2) TPS stands for Total Production Streamlining. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 3) Product storage is an example of waste in the sense that no value is added. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 4) In a JIT system, product inspection adds value by identifying defective items. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 5) Because customer demand is often unknown, it is considered a source of variability. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

6) Variability in manufacturing can occur because engineering drawings or specifications are incomplete or inaccurate. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 7) "Sharpen" is one of the 5s related to Lean. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 8) Waste is anything that does not add value from the consumer's perspective. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 9) Increasing inventory exposes variability in production processes. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 10) The 5Ss–sort/segregate, simplify/straighten, shine/sweep, standardize, and sustain/selfdiscipline–are important to lean production because they act as a means to reduce waste. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 11) Inadequate maintenance of facilities and processes is one of the sources of variability related to Lean. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

12) The 5S category simplify/straighten means: "When in doubt, throw it out." Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 13) What does TPS stand for? A) Total Production Streamlining B) Toyota Production System C) Taguchi's Production S's D) Total Process Simplification E) Transparent Processing System Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 14) Which of the following is generally found in most Lean environments? A) a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand B) a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items C) a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts D) push systems E) pull systems Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 15) Which of the following is NOT true about pull systems? A) They are a standard tool of Lean. B) They use signals to request production and delivery from upstream supplying stations. C) They often use small lot sizes. D) They move material to the next downstream workstation as soon as it is finished being processed. E) They are used both within the immediate production process and with suppliers. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

16) Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices? A) Just-in-time (JIT) B) Toyota Production System (TPS) C) Lean operations D) Material requirements planning (MRP) E) Kanban Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 17) Which of the following is specifically characterized by continuous and forced problemsolving via a focus on throughput and reduced inventory? A) Just-in-time (JIT) B) Toyota Production System (TPS) C) Lean operations D) Material requirements planning (MRP) E) Kanban Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 18) Which of the following statements regarding a pull system is TRUE? A) Large lots are pulled from upstream stations. B) Work is pulled to the downstream stations before it is actually needed. C) Manufacturing cycle time is increased. D) Problems become more obvious. E) None of these is true of a pull system. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

19) Which of the following is specifically characterized by the elimination of waste through a focus on exactly what the customer wants? A) Just-in-time (JIT) B) Toyota Production System (TPS) C) Lean operations D) Material requirements planning (MRP) E) Kanban Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 20) Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Wastes? A) overproduction B) transportation C) control charts D) defective product E) motion Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 21) The 5Ss: A) have the "flavor" of a housekeeping list. B) are a checklist for lean operations. C) have become a list of seven items in American practice. D) can be used to assist with necessary changes in organizational culture. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

22) The list of 5Ss, although it looks like a housekeeping directive, supports lean production by: A) identifying non-value items and removing them, in the "sort/segregate" category. B) reducing inventory, in the "standardize" category. C) increasing variability through standardized procedures, in the "standardize" category. D) eliminating wasted motion through ergonomic studies, in the "support" category. E) building good safety practices, in the "shine/sweep" category. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 23) Which of the following is often added to the 5Ss by U.S. managers? A) Security B) Support/maintenance C) Standardize D) Supersize E) Sales Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 24) Giant fashion retailer Inditex SA can now design, prototype, approve, and manufacture thousands of coats in a matter of: A) months. B) weeks. C) hours. D) 6 months. E) years. Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 25) ________ is any deviation from the optimum process that delivers perfect product on time, every time. Answer: Variability Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

26) A(n) ________ is a concept that results in material being produced only when requested and moved to where it is needed just as it is needed. Answer: pull system Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 27) ________ is the rate at which units move through a process. Answer: Throughput Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 28) The 5S category ________ includes eliminating clutter from the work area. Answer: shine/ sweep Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 29) Movement of equipment or people that adds no value is an example of the waste called ________. Answer: motion Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 30) U.S. managers often add two additional Ss to the Japanese 5S checklist, ________ and ________, that contribute to establishing and maintaining a Lean workplace. Answer: safety; support/maintenance Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 31) What does TPS stand for? Answer: Toyota Production System Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

32) Differentiate between a push and a pull system. Answer: A push system dumps orders on the next downstream workstation, regardless of timeliness and resource availability. A pull system uses signals to request production and delivery from upstream stations to the station that has production facilities available. In a pull system, materials or parts are pulled where they are needed when they are needed. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 33) Identify three major sources of variability. Answer: 1. Poor production processes that allow employees and suppliers to produce improper quantities or late or non-conforming units 2. Unknown customer demands 3. Incomplete or inaccurate drawings, specifications, and bills of material Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 34) What are the 5Ss? Why does the list of the 5Ss sometimes have seven elements? Answer: The five categories are sort/segregate, simplify/straighten, shine/sweep, standardize, and sustain/self-discipline. American practice often adds safety and support/maintenance. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 35) Identify Ohno's Seven Wastes. Answer: The seven are: overproduction, queues, transportation, inventory, motion, overprocessing, and defective product. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.2 Define the seven wastes and the 5Ss Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 36) How are lean operations and the Toyota Production System (TPS) alike? How are they different? Answer: Lean operations and TPS are basically synonymous, and the two terms are often used interchangeably. Lean operations places more emphasis on understanding the customer; TPS places more emphasis on employee learning and empowerment in an assembly-line environment. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 8 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

Section 2

Lean and Just-in-Time

1) JIT brings about competitive advantage by faster response to the customer regardless of cost. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 2) One goal of JIT partnerships is the reduction of inventory costs by delivery in small lots directly to the using department as needed. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 3) Many suppliers feel that being tied to long-term contracts with one customer is better than having a variety of customers. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 4) JIT suppliers have concerns that the JIT firm's demands for small lot sizes are simply a way of transferring holding cost from the JIT firm to the suppliers. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 5) Most JIT suppliers are able to leverage their processes or technology to successfully respond to changes in product and quality. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 6) Cross-training is a common JIT layout tactic to improve flexibility. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

7) Safety stocks are built in as an integral part of JIT systems just in case something goes wrong. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 8) Hidden problems are generally uncovered during the process of reducing inventory. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 9) A scheduler may find that freezing the portion of the schedule farthest away from the due date allows the production system to function and the schedule to be met. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 10) To reduce machine set-up times, set-up preparation activities are performed as soon a job is finished processing so that the next job can be set-up and processed. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 11) Level scheduling means leveling the production rate to match the customer demand. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 12) With level schedules, frequent small batches, rather than a few large batches, are processed. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 13) The number of kanbans also increases as container size is increased. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 10 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

14) A kanban system requires that the process has little variability in lead time because shortages impact the entire production system. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 15) The quality management tool called poka-yoke is used to identify problems and prevent defects. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 16) Which of the following is NOT a major supplier concern that needs to be addressed for successful JIT system implementation? A) long-term contracts B) scheduling C) lead time D) production layouts E) lot sizes Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 17) Which one of the following is NOT a benefit of JIT implementation? A) cost reduction B) variability increase C) rapid throughput D) quality improvement E) rework reduction Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

18) If the goals of JIT partnerships are met, which of the following is a result? A) For incoming goods, receiving activity and inspection are outsourced. B) In-transit inventory falls as suppliers are located closer to facilities. C) Suppliers maintain a variety of customers to reduce risk. D) In-plant inventory replaces in-transit inventory. E) All of these are consequences of meeting the JIT partnership goals. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 19) Which one of the following is a characteristic of a JIT partnership? A) third-party logistics never used B) maximal product specifications imposed on supplier C) active pursuit of vertical integration D) removal of incoming inspection E) frequent deliveries in large lot quantities Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 20) Characteristics of just-in-time partnerships do NOT include: A) removal of in-transit inventory. B) large lot sizes to save on setup costs and to gain quantity discounts. C) long-term contracts. D) produce with zero defects. E) focus on core competencies. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 21) Which of the following is NOT a goal of JIT partnerships? A) removal of unnecessary activities B) removal of in-plant inventory C) removal of in-transit inventory D) inspect all incoming shipments to ensure zero defects E) All of these are goals of JIT partnerships. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 12 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

22) Which of the following is NOT a goal of JIT partnerships? A) removal of unnecessary activities B) removal of in-plant inventory C) removal of in-transit inventory D) obtain improved quality and reliability E) All of these are goals of JIT partnerships. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Discuss factors affecting location decision and describe common methods for location selection 23) Which one of the following is a concern expressed by suppliers in JIT partnerships? A) having too many customers B) delivery to the point of use C) having limited ability to respond to changes in product and quality D) large lot sizes E) customers' infrequent engineering changes Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 24) How can a reduction of in-transit inventory be encouraged? A) supplier location near plants B) high setup costs C) low carrying costs D) use of trains, not trucks E) low-cost, global suppliers Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

25) In JIT partnerships, suppliers have several concerns. Which of the following is NOT such a concern? A) desire for diversification B) poor customer scheduling C) small lot sizes D) producing high enough quality levels E) customers' infrequent engineering changes Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 26) Which of the following is NOT a concern of suppliers as they prepare to enter into JIT partnerships? A) Suppliers feel that they would be less at risk if they contracted with more than one customer. B) Suppliers are concerned that customers will present frequent engineering changes with inadequate lead time to deal with them. C) Suppliers feel that their processes are suited for larger lot sizes than the customer wants. D) Suppliers are concerned that frequent delivery of small quantities is economically prohibitive. E) All of these represent JIT supplier concerns. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 27) Just-in-time systems make demands on layouts, including the need for: A) distance reduction. B) increased flexibility. C) reduced space and inventory. D) cross-trained, flexible employees. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.1 Define Lean operations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

28) Which one of the following is NOT a layout tactic in a JIT environment? A) work cells for families of products B) fixed equipment C) minimizing distance D) little space for inventory E) poka-yoke devices Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 29) Who is credited with coining the phrase, "Inventory is evil"? A) Poka Yoke B) Pat "Keiretsu" Morita C) Kanban Polka D) Shigeo Shingo E) Taiichi Ohno Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 30) Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding JIT inventory? A) It exists just in case something goes wrong. B) It is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running. C) It hides variability. D) It is minimized with large lot production. E) It increases if setup costs decrease. Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

31) A firm wants to develop a level material use schedule based on the following data. What should be the setup cost? Desired lot size: 100 Annual demand: 10,000 Holding cost: $50 per unit per year Daily production rate: 100 Workdays per year: 250 A) $0.45 B) $1.50 C) $15 D) $150 E) $500 Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 32) A product has annual demand of 100,000 units. The plant manager wants production to follow a four-hour cycle. Based on the following data, what setup cost will enable the desired production cycle? d = 400 per day (250 days per year), p = 4000 units per day, H = $100 per unit per year, and Q = 200 (demand for four hours, half a day). A) $2.00 B) $7.20 C) $18.00 D) $64.00 E) $1,036.80 Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

33) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the steps to reducing setup times? A) The first step involves performing as much setup preparation as possible while the process/machine is operating. B) The cycle of steps is repeated until setup time is reduced to under a minute. C) The standardization of both tooling and work procedures is advantageous to setup time reduction. D) Move material closer and improve material handling are done before operator training. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 34) If a factory wants to cut its current lot size in half, by what proportion must setup cost change? A) Setup cost must be cut to one fourth its current value. B) Setup cost must also be cut in half from its current value. C) Setup cost must double from its current value. D) Cannot be determined. E) Setup cost must quadruple from its current value. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 35) Which one of the following statements is TRUE about the kanban system? A) The quantities in the containers are usually large to reduce setup costs. B) It is associated with a push system. C) It is useful to smooth operations when numerous quality problems occur. D) The supplier workstation signals the customer workstation as soon as a batch is completed. E) The customer workstation signals to the supplier workstation when production is needed. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

36) Kanban is associated with all EXCEPT which of the following? A) small lot sizes B) signals, such as cards, lights, or flags C) moving inventory only as needed D) increased material handling E) reductions in inventory Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 37) What does the Japanese word "kanban" mean? A) low inventory B) employee empowerment C) card D) continuous improvement E) lot size of one Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 38) Which one of the following scenarios represents the use of a kanban to reduce inventories? A) A supervisor tells the operators to stay busy and start producing parts for next month. B) A "supplier" work center signals the downstream workstation that a batch has been completed. C) A supervisor signals to several work centers that the production rate should be changed. D) A "customer" work center signals to the "supplier" workstation that more parts are needed. E) An operator asks the next station's operator to help him fix his machine. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

39) The number of kanbans should be equal to which of the following? A) one B) the ratio of (demand during lead time + safety stock) to container size C) one-half of the EOQ D) one full day's production divided by the EOQ E) the ratio of demand during lead time to (container size + safety stock) Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 40) Lead time for a particular component is 4 days with daily demand of 10 units and a safety stock of 2 days. Each container (kanban) holds 10 units. What is the correct number of kanbans? A) 4 B) 6 C) 5 D) 10 E) 25 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 41) The cook in a fast-food restaurant knows that 2 hamburger patties and an order of fries should be started for each car that is waiting in line. This is best an example of: A) keiretsu. B) kanban. C) push production. D) kaizen. E) EOQ. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

42) Lead time for computers is 5 days with daily demand of 25 computers and a safety stock of 3 days. Each kanban holds 20 computers. What is the correct number of kanbans? A) 4.5 B) 10 C) 5 D) 7 E) 8 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 43) Lead time for computers is 5 days with daily demand of 25 computers and a safety stock of 3 days. If management wants to use 20 kanbans, how many computers should each one hold? A) 25 B) 20 C) 8 D) 10 E) 13 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 44) A grocery store is attempting to implement a kanban system. Which of the following would NOT be an application of kanbans? A) an empty doughnut tray signaling the bakery to produce 2 dozen glazed doughnuts B) a line of 5 people in the Chinese department signaling the department to heat 5 orders of crab rangoon C) a red light on top of the cashier's lane signals that the cashier needs additional change replenished D) the meat department stocking up on turkeys before Thanksgiving E) All of these are kanban applications. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

45) Which of the following is FALSE regarding the links between JIT and quality? A) Inventory hides bad quality; JIT immediately exposes it. B) JIT reduces the number of potential sources of error by shrinking queues and lead times. C) As quality improves, fewer inventory buffers are needed; in turn, JIT performs better. D) If consistent quality exists, JIT allows firms to reduce all costs associated with inventory. E) JIT increases the cost of obtaining good quality. Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 46) JIT makes quality cheaper because: A) the cost of low quality can be hidden in inventory. B) JIT adds more buffers to the system. C) JIT prevents long runs of defects. D) B and C. E) A, B, and C. Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 47) Great Lakes Barge and Baggage Company makes, among other things, battery-operated bilge pumps. Which of the following activities is NOT part of JIT? They: A) communicate their schedules to suppliers. B) produce in long production runs to reduce the impact of setup costs. C) use a pull system to move inventory. D) continuously work on reducing setup time. E) produce in small lots. Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 48) A manufacturer took the following actions to reduce inventory. Which of these is generally NOT accepted as a JIT action? A) It used a pull system to move inventory. B) It produced in even smaller lots. C) It required deliveries directly to the point of use. D) It picked the supplier that offered the lowest price based on quantity discounts. E) It worked to reduce the company's in-transit inventory. Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

49) A product has annual demand of 100,000 units. The plant manager wants production to follow a four-hour cycle. Based on the following data, what setup time (in minutes) will enable the desired production cycle? d = 400 per day (250 days per year), p = 4000 units per day, H = $40 per unit per year, Q = 200 (demand for four hours, half a day), and the hourly labor rate is $18. A) 0.40 B) 24.0 C) 7.2 D) 40.0 E) 16.0 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 50) A product has annual demand of 1,000,000 units. The plant manager wants production to follow a two-hour cycle. Based on the following data, what setup time will enable the desired production cycle? d = 4000 units per day (250 days per year), p = 8000 units per day, H = $60 per unit per year, Q = 1000 (demand for two hours), and the hourly labor rate is $30. A) 30 minutes B) 0.5 minutes C) 15 minutes D) 2.85 minutes E) 5.7 minutes Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 51) ________ is the minimum inventory necessary to keep a perfect system running. Answer: Lean inventory Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 52) ________ is the Japanese word for card that has come to mean "signal." Answer: Kanban Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 22 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

53) When suppliers are encouraged to locate near manufacturing plants, the goal of the JIT partnership is to reduce ________ inventory. Answer: in-transit Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 54) ________ allows manufacturing work cells and offices to be easily rearranged. Answer: Layout flexibility Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 55) ________ involve scheduling products so that each day's production meets the demand for that day. Answer: Level schedules Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 56) What are the goals of JIT partnerships? Answer: 1. Removal of unnecessary activities, such as receiving, incoming inspection, and paperwork related to bidding, invoicing, and payment. 2. Removal of in-plant inventory by delivery in small lots directly to the using department as needed. 3. Removal of in-transit inventory by encouraging suppliers to locate nearby and provide frequent small shipments. 4. Obtain improved quality and reliability through long-term commitments, communication, and cooperation. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 57) What are the five reasons given by suppliers for their reluctance to enter into JIT systems? Answer: The five reasons are desire for diversification, poor customer scheduling, engineering changes, quality assurance, and small lot sizes. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.3 Identify the concerns of suppliers when moving to supplier partnerships Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

58) Identify the layout tactics appropriate for a JIT environment. Answer: Layout tactics for a JIT environment include build work cells for families of products, include a large number of operations in a small area, minimize distance, design little space for inventory, improve employee communication, use poka-yoke devices, build flexible or movable equipment, and cross-train workers to add flexibility. Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 59) Identify the inventory tactics appropriate for a JIT environment. Answer: Inventory tactics for a JIT environment include a pull system to move inventory, ever smaller lots, just-in-time deliveries from suppliers, deliveries directly to point of use, performance to schedule, setup reduction, and group technology. Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 60) What is a kanban? Answer: Kanban is the Japanese word for card that has come to mean "signal." A kanban system moves parts through production by means of a "pull" from a signal. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 61) Describe level schedules. What purpose do they serve? Answer: Level schedules act on frequent small batches rather than a few large batches; the small batches are always changing. The practice matches each day's production to the demand for that day. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 62) Identify JIT scheduling tactics. Answer: JIT scheduling tactics include communicate schedules to suppliers; make level schedules; freeze part of the schedule; perform to schedule; seek one-piece-make and one-piecemove; eliminate waste; produce in small lots; use kanbans; and make each operation produce a perfect part. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

63) Identify some of the signals that kanban systems use. Answer: Kanban systems use a wide variety of signals. These include cards, lights, an empty position, or a flag or rag alerting that it is time for the next container. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.5 Define kanban AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 64) Weekly usage of a product is 8 units. Since the plant operates 50 weeks per year, this leads to annual usage of 400 units. Setup cost is $40 and annualized carrying cost is $80. Weekly production of this product is 12 units. Lead time is four weeks, and safety stock is one week's production. What is optimal kanban size? What is the optimal number of kanbans? Answer: 35; 44/35→2 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 65) Daily usage of a product is 15 in a facility that operates every day of the year. Setup cost is $30 and annualized carrying cost is $120 per unit. Daily production of this product is 20. Lead time is 15 days; safety stock is one day's production. What is the optimum kanban size and number of kanbans? Answer: 105; 245/105→3 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 66) Daily usage of an assembly is 100 in a facility that operates 300 days of the year. Setup cost is $5 and annualized carrying cost is $160 per unit. Production of this assembly occurs at the rate of 400 per day when production of the assembly is underway. Lead time is 3 days; safety stock is 1/2 day's production. What is the optimum kanban size, and number of kanbans? Answer: 50; 500/50 = 10 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

67) Daily usage of a part is 20 in a facility that operates 250 days of the year. Setup cost is $15 and annualized carrying cost is $100 per unit. Production of this part occurs at the rate of 50 per day when production of the part is underway. Lead time is 1 day; safety stock is 1/2 day's production. What is the optimum kanban size, and number of kanbans? Answer: 50; 45/50→1 Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 68) A certain product has been effectively managed in the past, according to its managers. The previous technique used the economic production quantity model, and resulted in an optimum lot size of 100. For this product, setup time is directly proportional to setup cost, and setup time is currently 40 minutes per batch. How much must setup time decline in order for the lot size to fall to 50 units? 25 units? 10 units? Answer: Complete data for the problem is not necessary. To cut the lot size in half, S must be cut to 25 percent of its previous value, or from 40 minutes to 10 minutes. The reduction of lot size to 25 units requires another reduction by a factor of four, to 2.5 minutes. Reducing the lot size by a factor of ten requires the reduction in setup time by a factor of 100, the equivalent of 0.4 minutes. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

69) A repetitive manufacturing firm is planning on level material use. The following information has been collected. Currently, the firm operates 250 days per year. Annual demand Daily demand Daily production Desired lot size (4 hours of production) Holding cost per unit per year

25,000 100 250 125 $50

(a) What is the setup cost, based on the desired lot size? (b) What is the setup time, based on $50 per hour setup labor? Answer: (a) S =

leads to =

and S = $9.38

(b) Setup time = ($9.38 / $50.00 per hr.)(60 min./hr.) = 11.26 min Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 70) Labor cost for setup is $500/hour. If the plant plans on level material use and operates 100 days per year, determine the time it takes to set up. Annual demand Daily production Lot size Annual holding cost per unit Answer: S =

50,000 1000 500 $120 =

= $150

$150/$500 = 0.3 hours or 18 minutes Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.4 Determine optimal setup time AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

71) A bakery uses 5 kanban containers that each hold 6 cakes. If daily demand is 20 cakes and lead time is 1 day, determine the safety stock. Answer: 5 = (20 + SS)/6, thus safety stock = 10 cakes Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 72) A bakery uses 6 kanban containers that each hold 3 cakes. If safety stock is 6 cakes and lead time is 4 days, determine daily demand. Answer: 6 = (2 + 4d)/3; d = (18 - 6)/4 = 3 cakes per day Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 73) A bakery uses 5 kanban containers that each holds 3 cakes. Daily demand is 10 cakes and safety stock is 5 cakes. What is the lead time? Answer: 5 = (5 + 10LT)/3; LT = 1 day Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.6 Compute the required number of kanbans AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

Section 3

Lean and the Toyota Production System

1) In the Toyota Production System, employees are empowered to make improvements to the process, but not to stop or interrupt the production process due to the high costs involved in doing so. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 2) The Toyota Production System requires that activities have built-in, automatic tests to signal problems. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 3) Which of the following is an illustration of employee empowerment? A) UPS drivers are trained to perform several motions smoothly and efficiently. B) Unionization of the workplace brings better morale and therefore better quality. C) "No one knows the job better than those who do it." D) All of these. E) None of these. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 4) Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a TPS employee? A) knowledgeable B) strict job classifications C) know more about their job than anyone else D) empowered E) All of these characterize a TPS employee. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

5) Japanese call the practice of stopping production because of a defect ________. Answer: jidoka Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 6) Lean requires that activities, connections, and flows include built-in tests called ________ to identify problems. Answer: poka-yokes Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 7) What are the underlying principles of Toyota's standard work practices? Answer: Work is completely specified as to content, sequence, timing, and outcome. Supplier connections for both internal and external customers are direct, specifying personnel, methods, timing, and quantity. Material and service flows are simple and directed to a specific person or machine. Process improvements are made only after rigorous analysis at the lowest possible level in the organization. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations AACSB: Written and oral communication Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

Section 4

Lean Organizations

1) Costs of service departments such as Human Resources and Marketing are often categorized as direct costs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations 2) Activity-based costing identifies actual costs and assigns only that portion of the resource actually consumed by that product or service. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations 3) Which of the following is NOT an attribute of lean operations? A) eliminating almost all inventory through just-in-time techniques B) minimizing space requirements by reducing the distance a part travels C) pushing responsibility to the highest level possible through centralized decision-making D) educating suppliers to accept responsibility for helping meet customer needs E) building worker flexibility through cross-training and reducing job classifications Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 4) Lean operations are known for their: A) employee development. B) supplier education. C) supplier partnerships. D) challenging jobs. E) All of these are attributes of lean operations. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

5) Which of the following is characteristic of lean operations? A) inventory buffers between each workstation to minimize system downtime B) easy, mindless jobs C) specialty workers with no cross-training D) low space requirements E) no supplier partnerships Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 6) Costs of service departments such as Accounting and Purchasing are often categorized as: A) direct costs. B) input labor. C) overhead. D) non-value added. E) variable costs. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 7) ________ identifies actual costs and assigns only that portion of the resource actually consumed by that product or service. Answer: Activity-based costing Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.7 Identify six attributes of Lean organizations

Section 5

Lean in Services

1) Because most services cannot be inventoried, there is little place for JIT to help service organizations achieve competitive advantage. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.8 Explain how Lean applies to services Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 2) At many service organizations, scheduling of personnel is down to 15-minute increments, based on precise forecasting of demand. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.8 Explain how Lean applies to services Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 3) Excess bags of basic commodities such as flour and sugar that are stored in a restaurant's kitchen represent which of the following wastes? A) overproduction B) queues C) transportation D) inventory E) defective product Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO 16.8 Explain how Lean applies to services Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean. 4) Which one is NOT an application of lean principle in services? A) JIT in food supply management B) improving kitchen layout at McDonald's to drive seconds out of the production process C) inventory sharing among members of the pharmaceutical network D) scheduling personnel availability at 15-minute increments to meet demand fluctuations E) securing more inventory to prepare for disruption in production Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 16.8 Explain how Lean applies to services Learning Outcome: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various production strategies such as lean.

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Chapter 17 Maintenance and Reliability

Section 1 The Strategic Importance of Maintenance and Reliability 1) The independence of operator, machine, and mechanic is a hallmark of successful maintenance and reliability. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 2) Maintenance includes all activities involved in fool-proofing a system from defects. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 3) Reliability is the probability that a machine part or product will function properly for a specified time under stated conditions. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 4) Good reliability and maintenance practices enhances a firm's performance and protects its investment. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 5) The reliability tactics include implementing or improving preventive maintenance as well as increasing repair capabilities or speed. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 6) At the Orlando Utilities Commission, overhauls are scheduled for spring and fall. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2

7) Which of the following statements about maintenance at the Orlando Utilities Commission is FALSE? A) There are at least two types of preventive maintenance, including an annual maintenance and a less frequent overhaul schedule. B) Its preventive maintenance program has earned the company top rankings and its competitive advantage. C) Each power-generating unit is taken off-line every three years for a complete overhaul. D) Each of its power-generating units is taken off-line for maintenance every one to three weeks. E) Costs associated with breakdowns are several times higher than costs arising from preventive maintenance. Answer: D Diff: 2 AACSB: Integration of real-world business experiences 8) The objective of maintenance and reliability is to: A) ensure that breakdowns do not affect the quality of the products. B) ensure that no breakdowns will ever occur. C) ensure that preventive maintenance costs are kept as low as possible. D) maintain the capability of the system. E) ensure that maintenance employees are fully utilized. Answer: D Diff: 2 9) What is the probability that a product will function properly for a specified time under stated conditions? A) functionality B) maintenance C) durability D) reliability E) fitness for use Answer: D Diff: 2 10) Which of the following is a reliability tactic? A) improving individual components B) increasing repair speed C) providing redundancy D) A and C E) A, B, and C Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.1 Describe how to improve system reliability

11) ________ consists of all activities involved in maintaining capability of the system. Answer: Maintenance Diff: 2 12) ________ is the probability that a machine part or product will function properly for a specified time under stated conditions. Answer: Reliability Diff: 2 13) The interdependency of ________, ________, and ________ is a hallmark of successful maintenance and reliability. Answer: operator; machine; mechanic Diff: 3 14) Describe how the Orlando Utilities Commission obtains competitive advantage through its maintenance practices. Answer: The company recognizes the importance of preventive maintenance to the business it is in; this is driven in part by the very large cost of forced power outages. Their maintenance plan involves annual checkups for each plant and complete overhauls every three years. The firm has well-developed and highly detailed preventive maintenance procedures. Maintenance work orders are computerized for efficiency. Diff: 3 15) Identify the two reliability tactics and the two maintenance tactics. Answer: The reliability tactics are: (1) improving individual components and (2) providing redundancy. The maintenance tactics are: (1) implementing or improving preventive maintenance and (2) increasing repair capabilities or speed. Diff: 2 16) Define reliability. Answer: Reliability is the probability that a machine part or product will function properly for a specified time under stated conditions. Diff: 3 17) Define maintenance. Answer: Maintenance is all activities involved in maintaining capability of the system. Diff: 3

Section 2

Reliability

1) The product failure rate (FR(%)) is the percent of failures among the total number of unithours of operating time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) 2) The MTBF (mean time between failures) is calculated as the reciprocal of the number of failures during a period of operating time. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) 3) If the mean time between failures has been calculated to be 1,000 hours, then FR(N) = 0.001 failures/unit-hour. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Analytical thinking 4) The reliability of a system in which each individual component must function in order for the entire system to function, and in which each component has its own unique reliability, independent of other components, is the product of the probabilities of each of those components. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability 5) Adding an additional part to a component or product ordinarily reduces reliability by introducing an additional source of failure. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Reflective thinking 6) A redundant part or component decreases reliability because it is connected in parallel, not in series. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.1 Describe how to improve system reliability

7) A redundant part decreases reliability if the reliability of the redundant part is lower than that of the part it is backing up. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Reflective thinking 8) What is the reliability of a four-component product, with components in series, and component reliabilities of .92, .94, .95, and .98? A) 0.8051 B) 0.92 C) 0.955 D) 0.8126 E) 0.945 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 9) A system is composed of three components (A, B, and C). All three must function for the system to function. There are currently no backups in place. The system has a reliability of 0.966. If a backup is installed for component A, the new system reliability will be: A) unchanged. B) less than 0.966. C) greater than it would be if a backup were also installed for component B. D) greater than 0.966. E) none of these. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 10) A system has three components in series with reliabilities 0.95, 0.85, and 0.75. What is the system reliability? A) 0.315 B) 0.500 C) 0.850 D) 0.504 E) 0.606 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking

11) A system has three components in parallel with reliabilities 0.95, 0.8, and 0.7. What is the system reliability? A) 0.532 B) 0.997 C) 0.988 D) 0.985 E) 0.817 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 12) Components A, B, and C are connected in series. Component D is connected in parallel to component B. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) The system works only if A works, B or C works, and D works. B) Component B must work for the system to work. C) The system works when A works, C works, and either B or D works. D) Components B and C are backups to A. E) The system works if D works, and any of A, B, or C works. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 13) A job consists of a series of three tasks. Task 1 is performed correctly 99% of the time, task 2 is performed correctly 95% of the time, and task 3 is performed correctly 98% of the time. What is the reliability of this job? A) 92.17% B) 94.11% C) 97.33% D) 98.00% E) 99.00% Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking

14) As the number of components in a system connected in a series increases, all other things being equal, the reliability of the system usually: A) increases. B) stays the same. C) decreases. D) increases, then decreases. E) decreases, then increases. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.1 Describe how to improve system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 15) What is the reliability of the three components connected in series shown below?

A) 0.799425 B) 0.85000 C) 0.91333 D) 0.95000 E) 2.79 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 16) Consider a product with three components in series, with reliabilities of 0.90, 0.80, and 0.89 for components A, B, and C, respectively. Furthermore, component B uses a backup that also has a reliability of 0.80. What is the reliability of the system? A) 0.50000 B) 0.71280 C) 0.76896 D) 0.85536 E) 3.49000 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking

17) Twenty high-technology batteries are tested for 150 hours each. Two failed at 25 hours; all others completed the test. FR(%) is ________ and MTBF is ________. A) 10%; 1/1375 B) 90%; 1/1375 C) 10%; 1375 hours D) 90%; 1375 hours E) 10%; 3000 hours Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Analytical thinking 18) Fifteen high-technology batteries are tested for 100 hours each. Three failed at 20 hours; all others completed the test. FR(%) is ________ and FR(N) is ________. A) 80%; 3/1260 B) 20%; 1260 C) 80%; 1260 hours D) 20%; 1/1260 E) 20%; 3/1260 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Analytical thinking 19) Twenty high-technology batteries are tested for 200 hours each. One failed at 20 hours; another failed at 140 hours; all others completed the test. FR(%) is ________ and MTBF is ________. A) 20%; 880 hours B) 10%; 3760 hours C) 20%; 3760 hours D) 10%; 1880 hours E) 80%; 920 hours Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Analytical thinking 20) MTBF measures the average: A) calendar time between failures. B) operating time between failures. C) number of failures per unit time. D) number of operations between failures. E) downtime per breakdown. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Reflective thinking 8 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

21) A system is composed of four parts, J, K, L, and M. All four must function for the system to function. The four component reliabilities are .99, .98, .992, and .998. The designers are considering putting an 80% reliable backup at K. This backup will change the system reliability from ________ to ________. A) 0.9762; 0.9605 B) 0.9605; 0.9762 C) 0.9605; some smaller value D) 0.9605; 0.996 E) 0.98; 0.99 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 22) Suppose that a process is comprised of 5 components, each having a success rate of 85%. By how much would reliability change if the process switched from having the components in parallel to having the components in series? A) no change B) 100% increase C) 55.6% increase D) 55.6% decrease E) 36.3% decrease Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 23) A two-component process has a 90.25% success rate in series and a 99.75% success rate in parallel. If each component has the same reliability, what is the reliability of an individual component? A) 50% B) 90% C) 95% D) 99% E) 97% Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking

24) How is MTBF related to FR(N)? A) MTBF is measured in hours, while FR(N) is measured in years. B) MTBF is normally distributed, with FR(%) as its mean and FR(N) as its standard deviation. C) MTBF is the reciprocal of FR(N). D) Both MTBF and FR(N) increase when breakdown maintenance is replaced by preventive maintenance. E) MTBF and FR(N) are unrelated concepts. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) 25) A system is composed of 50 identical parts. All must function for the system to function. Each component has a reliability of 0.95. What is the system reliability? A) 0.36666 B) 0.07694 C) 0.99999 D) 95 E) 0.05555 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 26) ________ is the expected time between a repair and the next failure of a component, machine, process, or product. Answer: Mean time between failures or MTBF Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) 27) The inverse of the mean time between failures is the ________. Answer: number of failures during a period of time or FR(N) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) 28) ________ is the use of a component in parallel to raise reliabilities. Answer: Redundancy Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.1 Describe how to improve system reliability 29) What is the impact on system reliability of adding parts or components in parallel? Answer: This will increase the reliability of the system by introducing redundancy. Diff: 1 Objective: LO 17.1 Describe how to improve system reliability

30) Increasing the number of parts or components in a product tends to reduce its reliability. Why is this true only when adding components in series? Answer: Adding parts in series involves an additional multiplication by a value less than one, so that reliability must fall. Adding parts in parallel (the redundancy concept) increases reliability because only one part of the parallel system needs to function. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Reflective thinking 31) Explain carefully how redundancy improves product reliability. Answer: A redundant part or component is connected in parallel with the primary part or component. "In parallel" means that either the original part or its backup needs to work, not that both must work at the same time. Redundancy increases reliability by providing an additional path (through the redundant part) to provide system reliability. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.1 Describe how to improve system reliability 32) "High reliability can be achieved in a product without having high reliability in the component parts. In fact, any reliability target, no matter how high, can be achieved with only mediocre parts, so long as enough of them are present." Discuss; an example may help. Answer: This carries the redundancy concept one step beyond the textbook, to having multiple redundancies on the same component. If only one part in a parallel system needs to work to provide reliability of that part of the system, then several parts in parallel should offer very high reliability. Example: four parts in parallel, each with only 0.50 reliability, provide reliability of .50 + .25 + .125 +. 0625 = .9375. Additional parts in parallel continue to improve reliability. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.1 Describe how to improve system reliability AACSB: Reflective thinking 33) What is FR(N)? How is it calculated? How are FR(N) and MTBF related? Answer: FR(N) is the number of failures during a period of time. It is the ratio of number of failures to number of unit-hours of operation time. MTBF is the reciprocal of FR(N). Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) 34) Twenty high-intensity bulbs are tested for 100 hours each. One failed at 80 hours; one failed at 90 hours; all others completed the test. Calculate FR(%) and FR(N). Answer: FR(%) = 2/20 or 10%; operating hours = 18 × 100 + 80 + 90 = 1970; FR(N) = 2/1970 or 0.001015 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Analytical thinking

35) Ten high-intensity bulbs are tested for 100 hours each. One failed at 10 hours; all others completed the test. Calculate FR(%), FR(N) and MTBF. Answer: FR(%) = 1/10 or 10%; operating hours = 9 × 100 + 10 = 910; FR(N) = 1/910 or .0011; and MTBF = 910 hours Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Analytical thinking 36) Ten high-intensity bulbs are tested for 100 hours each. One failed at 40 hours; another failed at 70 hours; all others completed the test. Calculate FR(%), FR(N), and MTBF. Answer: FR(%) = 2/10 or 20%; FR(N) = 2/910 or .0022; MTBF = 455 hours Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Analytical thinking 37) A product is composed of a series connection of four components with the following reliabilities. What is the reliability of the system? Component Reliability

1 .90

2 .99

3 .97

4 .88

Answer: The reliability of the system is R = (0.90)(0.99)(0.97)(0.88) = 0.7606. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 38) A system has four components in a series. What is the reliability of the system? Component Reliability

1 .90

2 .95

3 .78

4 .99

Answer: (0.90)(0.95)(0.78)(0.99) = .6602 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 39) A system consists of four components in series. The reliability of each component is 0.96. What is the reliability of the system? Answer: The reliability of the system is Rs = (0.96)4 = 0.8493. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking

40) A system has 12 components in series. Each component has a reliability of 0.95. What is the reliability of the system? Answer: (0.95)12 = 0.5404 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 41) The diagram below identifies the elements of service as provided by a soft drink vending machine. Each element has an estimate of its own reliability, independent of the others. What is the reliability of the "system"?

Answer: Reliability = (.85)(.90)(.95)(.98)(.995)(.85)(.98)(.60) = 0.3542 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 42) Century Digital Phone advertises phone battery life (on standby) of up to three days. The standard deviation is thought to be five hours. Tina Talbot, an employee at CDP, tested 40 of these batteries for 72 hours. One failed at 39 hours; one failed at 62 hours; one failed at 70 hours. All others completed the test. Calculate FR(%), FR(N), and MTBF. Answer: FR(%) = 3/40 or 7.5%. FR(N) = 3/[(72)(37) + 39 + 62 + 70] = 3/2835 = .001058. MTBF is 1/FR(N) = 945 hours Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Analytical thinking 43) The Everstart is a battery with an intended design life of 72 months. Stephanie Bradley recently put five of these batteries through accelerated testing (the company couldn't wait six years) to simulate failure patterns. The test results had one failure at 26 months, one failure at 32 months, one failure at 50 months, and one failure at 62 months. Calculate FR(%), FR(N), and MTBF. Answer: FR(%) = 4/5 or 80%. FR(N) = 4/(72 + 26 + 32 + 50 + 62) = 4/242 = .0165. The MTBF is 1/FR(N) = 60.5 months. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.3 Determine mean time between failures (MTBF) AACSB: Analytical thinking

44) The academic service commonly referred to as "registration" consists of several smaller components: advising, registration for courses, fee assessment, financial aid calculations, and fee payment. Each of these modules operates independently and has some probability of failure for each student. If the five probabilities that accompany these services are 95%, 90%, 99%, 93%, and 99%, respectively, what is the "reliability" of the entire product from the student's perspective, i.e., the probability that all five will work according to plan? Answer: Reliability is (.95)(.90)(.99)(.93)(.99) = .7793. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 45) A simple electrical motor has three components: windings, armature, and housing. These three components have reliabilities of .9998, .9992, and .9999. There is no possibility of redundant parts. What is the reliability of the motor? Round your answer to four decimal places. Answer: (0.9998)(0.9992)(0.9999) = 0.9989 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 46) A simple electrical motor has three components: windings, armature, and housing. These three components have reliabilities of .993, .95, and .999. There is no possibility of redundant parts. The motor must have an overall reliability of at least 0.980, according to the product line manager who will use the motor as an input. What would you do to redesign the motor to meet this specification? Discuss, including a recalculation to meet the standard. Answer: Since no backup is possible, individual components must be redesigned. The armature represents the weak link, and represents the obvious choice (armature has to be improved at least some or overall reliability will not be able to exceed 0.980). If only the armature is improved, its new reliability must be at least 0.980 / [(0.993)(0.999)] = 0.987897. (The last decimal was rounded up to ensure at least .980 for the system.) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 47) A product has four components, A, B, C, and D. The finished product must have a reliability of at least .95. The first three components come from a supplier, and they have reliabilities of .99, .98, and .995, respectively. The fourth component is being designed now. What must the reliability of component D be in order to meet the product reliability condition? Answer: System reliability must be at least .99 × .98 × .995 × D = .95. Component D's reliability must be at least 0.95 / [(0.99)(0.98)(0.995)] = 0.98411. (The last decimal was rounded up to ensure at least .95 for the system.) Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking

48) A product has three components X, Y, and Z. Product X has reliability of 0.991, and Y has reliability of 0.993. If Z has reliability of 0.991, what is the reliability of the entire product? Can Z be redesigned to be reliable enough for the entire product to have reliability of 0.99? Explain. Answer: The product has reliability of (0.991)(0.993)(0.991) = 0.9752. No–the required component reliability is impossible because X and Y together already fall below the target: (0.991)(0.993) = 0.984 < 0.99. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 49) A component must have reliability of .999. Two technologies are available for this component: one produces a component with .999 reliability at a cost of $3000. Another produces a component with .75 reliability at a cost of $500. Which is cheaper: one high quality component or a parallel set of inferior components? (Hint: for the inferior components, you first need to determine the number of them that would be needed to ensure overall reliability of .999.) Answer: First, determine how many of the 0.75 reliable components are needed: 2: 0.9375 3: 0.984375 4: 0.996094 5: 0.9990234. Five are needed, which will cost $2500. This is cheaper than the $3000 single high-quality component. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 50) General Grant must send orders to General Butler. Carrier pigeons are the medium of choice. A single pigeon has a .7 probability of arriving at the proper destination in a timely fashion. How many pigeons, each carrying an identical set of orders, must Grant send in order for him to have 98% confidence that the orders reached General Butler? Answer: 2: 0.91 3: 0.973 4: 0.9919; one, two, or three is not enough; four will easily achieve the .98 reliability. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking 51) Suppose that a three-stage process had reliability ratings of .7, .8, and .9 at each station and that a failure at any station represented a failure for the entire process. If each station is given a redundant check with the same reliability as the original component, what is the increase in system reliability? Answer: Old = (.7)(.8)(.9) = .504 New = [1 - (.3)(.3)][1 - (.2)(.2)][1 - (.1)(.1)] = (.91)(.96)(.99) = .865 New - Old = .361 or 36.1% improvement Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking

52) Suppose that a three-stage process in a nuclear reactor had reliability ratings of .98 at each station and that only one stage needed to be successful for the process to work. If the plant wants to establish 6-sigma standards (≤ 3.4 defects per million), what % reliable redundant controls need to be added to each station? Answer: For 6-sigma standards, the reliability must be at least 0.9999966. This problem essentially has backups for backups. Without any redundant controls, reliability would be 1 - (.02)3 = 0.999992, which is not high enough. Each stage with its backup will have a reliability equal to [1 - (.02)(1 - X )], where X is the reliability of the redundant control. Thus, 1 - {1 -[1 - (.02)(1 -X)]}3 ≥ 0.9999966, or 0.0000034 ≥ {1 -[1 - (.02)(1 -X)]}3 or 0.0155036946 ≥ {1 -[1 - (.02)(1 -X)]}, or 0.0155036946 ≥ (.02)(1 -X), or 0.751847298 ≥ 1 - X, or X ≥ 0.2482 Thus, each redundant control must be at least 24.82% reliable. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.2 Determine system reliability AACSB: Analytical thinking

Section 3

Maintenance

1) Preventive maintenance is proactive. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 2) Preventive maintenance is nothing more than keeping the equipment and machinery running. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 3) Preventive maintenance is necessitated because we cannot determine when a system needs service or will need repair. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 4) Breakdown maintenance is planned maintenance that occurs to repair equipment or a machine. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 5) Electronic sensors have proven so effective that preventive maintenance is no longer necessary. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 6) Infant mortality refers to the high failure rate often encountered in the late stages of the lifetime of a product. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 7) The MTBF distributions of products, machines, or processes that have "settled in," or gone beyond the infant mortality phase, often follow a normal curve. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 8) Recording the maintenance history of processes, machines, or equipment is important for preventive and breakdown maintenance. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.5 Describe how to improve maintenance 17 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

9) The "full cost view of maintenance" results in more firms choosing a policy of preventive maintenance, when compared to the "traditional view of maintenance." Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs 10) Small standard deviations in the MTBF distribution of a machine tend to support a policy of breakdown maintenance for that machine. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 11) When identifying the optimal maintenance policy, the cost of inventory maintained to compensate for the downtime is a cost often ignored. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs 12) As the maintenance commitment increases, the preventive maintenance costs decrease. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs 13) While breakdowns can occur frequently, their frequency is somewhat random and difficult to predict. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.5 Describe how to improve maintenance 14) The normal distribution is an appropriate model of: A) the high initial failure rates of product, machine, or processes. B) system reliability where components are connected in series. C) system reliability where components are connected in parallel. D) the MTBF distribution of products, machines, or processes that have "settled in." E) the full cost view of maintenance. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance

15) Infant mortality refers to which one of the following examples? A) high frequency on the left side of the MTBF distribution B) failure of items used in the nursery ward of a hospital C) failure of products with a very short life cycle D) market failure of brand-new products E) high failure rate often encountered in the early stages of the lifetime of a product Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 16) Which one of the following statements about maintenance is TRUE? A) The optimal degree of preventive maintenance is associated with zero breakdowns. B) Breakdown maintenance is proactive. C) Preventive maintenance is reactive. D) Preventive maintenance is for emergency repairs. E) Human resources are a major component of effective maintenance management. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 17) What is the process that involves repair on an emergency or priority basis? A) breakdown maintenance B) emergency maintenance C) failure maintenance D) preventive maintenance E) priority maintenance Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 18) As a firm's maintenance commitment increases: A) the breakdown maintenance costs increase, and the preventive maintenance costs decrease. B) both the breakdown maintenance costs and the preventive maintenance costs decrease. C) the breakdown maintenance costs decrease, and the preventive maintenance costs increase. D) both the breakdown maintenance costs and the preventive maintenance costs increase. E) None of these is true. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs

19) An oil change is to ________ maintenance as repair of a broken alternator is to ________ maintenance. A) preventive; breakdown B) breakdown; preventive C) preventive; preventive D) breakdown; breakdown E) preventive; infant mortality Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 20) Suppose that the introduction of a preventive maintenance program is deemed cost effective. Which of the following is most likely TRUE if the cost to actually perform preventive maintenance is very expensive? A) High standard deviation in MTBF. B) Low standard deviation in MTBF. C) Low cost to repair. D) Repairs carry little nonmonetary consequences. E) The system never fails. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.5 Describe how to improve maintenance 21) Sophisticated sensors in a maintenance system can detect: A) the slightest unusual vibration. B) low standard deviation in MTBF. C) low cost to repair options. D) repairs that carry little nonmonetary consequences. E) full cost view of maintenance. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.5 Describe how to improve maintenance 22) A manager is comparing the total maintenance (preventive plus breakdown) cost curves for two scenarios. The graphs have maintenance commitment on the x-axis and costs on the y-axis. Scenario A includes the direct breakdown maintenance costs, while Scenario B includes the "full" (direct and indirect) breakdown maintenance costs. Which of the following should the manager notice when going from Scenario A to Scenario B? A) Total cost is decreased. B) Optimal point is moved to the left. C) Optimal point is moved to the right. D) Preventive maintenance cost slope is increased. E) None of these. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs 20 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

23) As far as maintenance costs are concerned: A) for low levels of maintenance commitment, breakdown maintenance costs exceed preventive maintenance costs. B) for low levels of maintenance commitment, preventive maintenance costs exceed breakdown maintenance costs. C) for high levels of maintenance commitment, breakdown maintenance costs exceed preventive maintenance costs. D) preventive maintenance is always more economical than breakdown maintenance. E) breakdown maintenance is always more economical than preventive maintenance when the "full cost of breakdowns" is taken into consideration. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs 24) Which one of the following is NOT necessary to identify the optimal maintenance policy? A) historical data on maintenance costs B) cost of performing the analysis C) breakdown probabilities D) breakdown occurrences E) repair times Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.5 Describe how to improve maintenance 25) A large office has been having breakdown problems with one of its copy machines. Over the past 20 weeks, the machine has broken down as indicated below. Number of breakdowns per week Frequency (Number of weeks that breakdowns occurred)

What is the expected number of breakdowns per week? A) 1.7 B) 2 C) 1.3 D) 2.7 E) 5 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs AACSB: Analytical thinking

26) A large office has been having breakdown problems with one of its copy machines. Over the past 20 weeks, the machine has broken down as indicated below. Each time the copier breaks down, the firm loses an average of $500 in time and repair expenses. Number of breakdowns per week 0 Frequency (Number of weeks that breakdowns 5 occurred)

What is the expected breakdown cost per week? A) $1,000 B) $650 C) $500 D) $1,500 E) $750 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs AACSB: Analytical thinking 27) A large office has been having breakdown problems with one of its copy machines. Over the past 20 weeks, the machine has broken down as indicated below. Each time the copier breaks down, the firm loses an average of $500 in time and repair expenses. If preventive maintenance were implemented, it is estimated that the copier will breakdown only once every other week (i.e. an average of only 0.5 breakdowns per week would occur). The cost of preventive maintenance is $200 per week. Number of breakdowns per week 0 Frequency (Number of weeks that breakdowns 5 occurred)

What is the weekly total maintenance cost of the best program? A) $1,000 B) $300 C) $450 D) $550 E) $800 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs AACSB: Analytical thinking

28) When depot service is compared to operator maintenance: A) operator maintenance is slower than depot service. B) competence is higher, but costs may also be higher, with depot service. C) depot service is often the weak link in the chain because of the lack of specific training. D) depot service occurs on-site, while operator maintenance occurs off-site. E) depot service is better for systems connected in parallel, while operator maintenance is preferred for systems connected in series. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.7 Define autonomous maintenance 29) Which of the following increases as repairs move from the maintenance department to the depot service? A) cost B) replacement time C) competence D) operator ownership E) A, B, and C Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.5 Describe how to improve maintenance 30) Autonomous maintenance occurs when: A) employees are empowered to observe, check, adjust, clean, and notify. B) a remote computer system signals the need for breakdown maintenance. C) a remote computer system signals the need for preventive maintenance. D) employees perform their own breakdown maintenance. E) none of these. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.7 Define autonomous maintenance 31) ________ is a plan that involves routine inspections, servicing, and keeping facilities in good repair to prevent failure. Answer: Preventive maintenance Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 32) ________ is the failure rate early in the life of a product or process. Answer: Infant mortality Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 33) The ________ takes into account such costs as deteriorated customer relations and lost sales. Answer: full cost view of maintenance Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs 23 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

34) Why is it that many cases of infant mortality of products are not due to product failure? Answer: In many cases the failure is not of the product, but of its improper use. Thus, there is a need for good after-sales service that might include installation and training, as well as good instructions for use. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 35) What is breakdown maintenance? Answer: Breakdown maintenance is the remedial maintenance that occurs when equipment fails and must be repaired on an emergency or priority basis. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 36) Explain why a small standard deviation of the MTBF distribution makes a product, machine, or process a good candidate for preventive maintenance while a large standard deviation does not. Answer: A small standard deviation means that there is a relatively narrow range for breakdowns. With this narrow range, it is easier to predict when failure might occur and, therefore, take preventive action in advance of failure. A large standard deviation implies a wider range of values over which failure might occur, making failure less predictable and preventive maintenance less advantageous. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.5 Describe how to improve maintenance 37) Why is it that many cost curves associated with maintenance rarely consider the full cost of a breakdown? Answer: Many costs are ignored because they are not directly related to the immediate breakdown. For example, some of these costs include the cost of inventory, employee morale, and impact on delivery schedules and customer relations. Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs 38) Is there an optimal amount of preventive maintenance? What caution should be exercised before calculating this optimal amount? Answer: Too little preventive maintenance causes breakdown costs to rise sharply, adding more to cost than is saved by less preventive maintenance; too much preventive maintenance reduces breakdowns, but by an amount insufficient to offset the added cost of preventive maintenance. Operations managers should assure that all costs of breakdowns have been properly included in the calculations. There may be a history of not including indirect and subjective breakdown cost elements, which leads to performing too little preventive maintenance. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs

39) How do many electronic firms deal with infant mortality in their products? Answer: They "burn in" their products prior to shipment; they execute a variety of tests to detect "startup" problems prior to shipment. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.4 Distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance 40) Given the following data, find the expected breakdown cost. The cost per breakdown is $200. Number of breakdowns per week 0 Weekly frequency 4

1 2 3 4 14 16 12 4

Answer: Number of breakdowns per week 0 1 2 3 4 Total Weekly Probability .08 .28 .32 .24 .08 1.00 Expected number of breakdowns = (0)(.08) + (1)(.28) + (2)(.32) + (3)(.24) + (4)(.08) = 1.96 Expected cost of breakdowns = (1.96)($200) = $392 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs AACSB: Analytical thinking 41) Given the following data, find the expected breakdown cost. The cost per breakdown is $100. Number of breakdowns Monthly frequency

0 5

1 20

2 23

3 2

Answer: Number of breakdowns Monthly probability

0 .10

1 .40

2 .46

3 .04

Total 1.000

Expected number of breakdowns per month = (0 )(.10) + (1)(.40) + (2)(.46) + (3)(.04) = 1.44 Expected cost of breakdowns = (1.44)($100) = $144 Diff: 2 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs AACSB: Analytical thinking

42) Great Southern Consultants Group's computer system has been down several times over the past few months, as shown below. Number of breakdowns Monthly frequency

0 7

1 2

2 6

3 4

4 1

Each time the system is down, the firm loses an average of $500 in time and service expenses. They are considering signing a contract for preventive maintenance. With preventive maintenance, the system would be down on average only 0.5 per month. The monthly cost of preventive maintenance would be $400 a month. Which is cheaper, breakdown or preventive maintenance? Answer: Number of breakdowns 0 1 2 3 4 Total Monthly probability 0.35 0.10 0.30 0.20 0.05 1.00 Expected # of breakdowns per month = (0)(.35) + (1)(.10) + (2)(.30) + (3)(.20) + (4)(.05) = 1.50 Expected cost of breakdowns per month with breakdown maintenance = (1.50)($500) = $750 Preventive maintenance cost per month = (.5)($500) + $400 = $650 Preventive maintenance is more cost-effective. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs AACSB: Analytical thinking 43) Tiger Island Fabricators, which builds offshore oil platforms, has been experiencing problems with its profiling machine, a computer-driven device that cuts the ends of pipe so that it can be welded to another pipe, as shown in the data below. Number of breakdowns Breakdown frequency

0 2

1 2

2 2

3 6

4 7

5 1

Each time a machine breaks down, the company loses about $3,000. If the company implements preventive maintenance, it will be able to reduce the number of breakdowns to one per month. Preventive maintenance costs would be $500 a month. Is preventive maintenance a cost-effective option? Answer: Number of breakdowns 0 1 2 3 4 5 Total Breakdown frequency .10 .10 .10 .30 .35 .05 1.00 Expected number of breakdowns = (0)(.10) + (1)(.10) + (2)(.10) + (3)(.30) + (4)(.35) + (5)(.05) = 2.85; Expected cost of breakdowns per month = 2.85 ∗ $3,000 = $8,550; Cost of preventive maintenance = (1)($3,000) + $500 = $3,500. It is about three times more expensive to suffer breakdowns than to perform preventive maintenance. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs AACSB: Analytical thinking

44) Tiger Island Fabricators, which builds offshore oil platforms, has been experiencing problems with its profiling machine, a computer-driven device that cuts the ends of pipe so that they can be welded to another pipe, as shown in the data below. Number of breakdowns Breakdown frequency

0 2

1 3

2 3

3 2

4 5

5 5

Each time a machine breaks down, the company loses about $3,000. If the company implements preventive maintenance, it will be able to reduce the number of breakdowns by 50%. What is the maximum that preventive maintenance can cost so that it becomes the preferred option? Answer: Number of breakdowns 0 1 2 3 4 5 Total Breakdown frequency .10 .15 .15 .10 .25 .25 1.00 Expected number of breakdowns = (0)(.10) + (1)(.15) + (2)(.15) + (3)(.10) + (4)(.25) + (5)(.25) = 3; Expected cost of breakdowns per month = 3 × $3,000 = $9,000. In order for the preventive maintenance to be a cost-effective option, cost of preventive maintenance + (1.5)($3,000) ≤ $9,000. Therefore, cost of preventive maintenance should be less than $4,500. Diff: 3 Objective: LO 17.6 Compare preventive and breakdown maintenance costs AACSB: Analytical thinking

Section 4

Total Productive Maintenance

1) TPM (total productive maintenance) is an application of TQM (total quality management) principles to the area of maintenance. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 2) Simulation models and expert systems are useful tools for improving total productive maintenance. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 3) Which of the following is TRUE regarding total productive maintenance (TPM)? A) TPM is concerned with machine operation, not machine design. B) Field service and depot service perform virtually all maintenance and repair activities. C) Operators run their machines, but maintenance departments maintain them. D) TPM reduces variability through autonomous maintenance and excellent maintenance practices. E) TPM views maintenance and repair as tactical issues, not strategic ones. Answer: D Diff: 2 4) Techniques for improving total productive maintenance can include which of the following? A) simulation B) expert systems C) sensors D) A and C E) A, B, and C Answer: E Diff: 2 5) Which of the following is NOT part of total productive maintenance? A) designing reliable and easy-to-maintain machines B) emphasizing total cost of machine ownership C) low utilization of facilities D) developing preventive maintenance plans that utilize the best practices of operators, maintenance departments, and depot service E) training for autonomous maintenance Answer: C Diff: 3 6) ________ combines total quality management with a strategic view of maintenance from process equipment design to preventive maintenance. Answer: Total preventive maintenance or TPM Diff: 2

7) What is the primary concept of total productive maintenance (TPM)? Identify the four elements that productive maintenance includes. Answer: TPM's primary concept is reducing variability through autonomous maintenance and excellent maintenance practices. Four other ingredients of TPM are: 1. Designing machines that are reliable, easy to operate, and easy to maintain 2. Emphasizing total cost of ownership when purchasing machines, so that service and maintenance are included in the cost 3. Developing preventive maintenance plans that utilize the best practices of operators, maintenance departments, and depot service 4. Training for autonomous maintenance so operators maintain their own machines and partner with maintenance personnel Diff: 3

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Module A Decision-Making Tools

Section 1

The Decision Process in Operations

1) Analytic decision-making is based on logic and requires only limited data and possible alternatives. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 2) The first step in the analytic decision process is to develop specific and measurable objectives. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 3) The last step in the analytic decision process is to implement and evaluate the decision and then set a timetable for completion. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 4) The objective in the analytic decision process is to always minimize the total cost. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 5) Which of the following is NOT considered a step in the decision-making process? A) Clearly define the problem and the factors that influence it. B) Select the best alternative. C) Develop specific and measurable objectives. D) Evaluate each alternative solution based on its merits and drawbacks. E) Minimize costs whenever possible. Answer: E Diff: 2 6) The first step, and a key element, in the decision-making process is to: A) consult a specialist. B) clearly define the problem. C) develop objectives. D) monitor the results. E) select the best alternative. Answer: B Diff: 1

7) The last step of the decision-making process is to: A) develop a model. B) evaluate each alternative. C) select the best alternative. D) implement the decision. E) check the decision with senior management. Answer: D Diff: 2 8) The first step, and a key element, in the decision-making process is to ________. Answer: clearly define the problem Diff: 2 9) The last step of the decision-making process is to ________. Answer: implement and evaluate the decision Diff: 2 10) Identify, in order, the six steps of analytical decision-making. Answer: 1. Clearly define the problem and factors that influence it. 2. Develop specific and measurable objectives. 3. Develop a model–that is, a relationship between objectives and variables (which are measurable quantities). 4. Evaluate each alternative solution based on its merits and drawbacks. 5. Select the best alternative. 6. Implement the decision and set a timetable for completion. Diff: 3

Section 2

Fundamentals of Decision-Making

1) A state of nature is an occurrence or a situation over which is always in the decision maker's control. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 2) In a decision tree, a square symbol represents a state of nature node. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 3) A square node on a decision tree infers that: A) the node splits into various states of nature, of which only one will occur. B) there are several alternatives available. C) the manager must choose an alternative. D) both B and C. E) A, B, and C. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree AACSB: Reflective thinking

4) The following decision tree has how many state-of-nature nodes?

A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3 E) 4 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 5) In terms of decision theory, an occurrence or situation over which the decision maker has no control is called a(n): A) decision under uncertainty. B) decision tree. C) state of nature. D) alternative. E) EMV. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 6) A(n) ________ is an occurrence or situation over which the decision maker has little or no control. Answer: state of nature Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 7) The square symbol used in drawing a decision tree represents a(n) ________ node. Answer: decision Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 4 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

8) In a decision tree, a ________ symbol represents a state of nature node. Answer: round Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 9) A ________ node on a decision tree represents a decision mode from which one of several alternatives may be selected. Answer: square Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 10) In the context of decision-making, define a state of nature. Answer: A state of nature is an occurrence or situation over which the decision maker has little or no control. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 11) In the context of decision-making, define an alternative. Answer: An alternative is a course of action or strategy that may be chosen by a decision maker. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree 12) Explain the symbols used in decision tree analysis. Answer: A decision node from which one or several alternatives may be selected is represented by a square; a state of nature node out of which states of nature will occur is represented by a circle. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.1 Create a simple decision tree

Section 3

Decision Tables

1) An example of a conditional value would be the payoff from selecting a particular state of nature when a particular alternative occurs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.2 Build a decision table 2) A payoff tree is a tabular presentation that shows the outcome for each decision alternative under the various possible states of nature. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.2 Build a decision table 3) The outcome of an alternative/state of nature combination is called a conditional value. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.2 Build a decision table 4) What is a tabular presentation that shows the outcome for each decision alternative under the various possible states of nature called? A) payoff tree B) payback period matrix C) decision table D) feasible region E) decision tree Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.2 Build a decision table 5) What is the outcome of an alternative/state of nature combination called? A) price B) conditional value C) expected value D) conditional probability E) conditional expectation Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.2 Build a decision table

6) Building a large facility would yield how much profit if favorable market conditions prevail according to the following profit decision table? Alternative Favorable market Unfavorable Market Build a large facility $50,000 -$20,000 A) $50,000 B) -$20,000 C) $30,000 D) $0 E) $10,000 Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.2 Build a decision table 7) A(n) ________ is a tabular means of analyzing decision alternatives and states of nature. Answer: decision table Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.2 Build a decision table 8) What are decision tables? Answer: Decision tables are a tabular means of analyzing decision alternatives and states of nature. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.2 Build a decision table 9) What is a conditional value? Answer: It is an outcome of a particular alternative/state of nature combination. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.2 Build a decision table

Section 4

Types of Decision-Making Environments

1) If a decision maker can assign probabilities of occurrences to the states of nature, then the decision-making environment is decision-making under risk. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.3 Explain when to use each of the three types of decision-making environments 2) The equally criterion of decision-making requires that all decision alternatives have an equal probability of occurrence. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.3 Explain when to use each of the three types of decision-making environments 3) The maximin criterion is pessimistic, while the maximax criterion is optimistic. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 4) If a decision maker knows for sure which state of nature will occur, he/she is making a decision under certainty. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.3 Explain when to use each of the three types of decision-making environments 5) The expected value with perfect information assumes that the decision maker is able to determine which state of nature would occur. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.3 Explain when to use each of the three types of decision-making environments 6) An example of expected monetary value would be the payoff from selecting a particular alternative when a particular state of nature occurs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) 7) The expected monetary value of a decision alternative is the product of all possible payoffs from the alternative, each weighted by the probability of that payoff occurring. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV)

8) If a decision maker has to make a particular decision only once, expected monetary value is a good indication of the payoff associated with the decision. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Reflective thinking 9) The expected value of perfect information is the difference between the payoff under perfect information and the payoff under uncertainity. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) 10) What decision criterion would be used by an optimistic decision maker solving a problem under conditions of uncertainty? A) expected monetary value B) equally likely C) maximax D) maximin E) minimin Answer: C Diff: 2 11) A decision maker who uses the maximin criterion when solving a problem under conditions of uncertainty is: A) an optimist. B) a pessimist. C) an economist. D) an optometrist. E) making a serious mistake; maximin is not appropriate for conditions of uncertainty. Answer: B Diff: 2 12) Expected monetary value is most appropriate for problem-solving that takes place: A) when conditions are average. B) when all states of nature are equally likely. C) when all alternatives are equally likely. D) under conditions of uncertainty. E) under conditions of risk. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.3 Explain when to use each of the three types of decision-making environments

13) There are three equally likely states of nature (High, Medium, and Low demand). If the large factory will post profits of $100,000, $50,000, and -$30,000 under these states of nature, respectively, what is the EMV of the factory? A) $50,000 B) $25,000 C) $28,333.33 D) $21,666.67 E) $40,000 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking 14) A plant manager wants to know how much she should be willing to pay for perfect market research. Currently, there are two states of nature facing her decision to expand or do nothing. Under favorable market conditions, the manager would make $100,000 for the large plant and $5,000 for the small plant. Under unfavorable market conditions, the large plant would lose $80,000 and the small plant would make $0. If the two states of nature are equally likely, how much should she pay for perfect information? A) $0 B) $25,000 C) $40,000 D) $100,000 E) $145,000 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) AACSB: Analytical thinking 15) The expected value with perfect information: A) equals EVPI - Maximum EMV. B) requires that each decision alternative have a known probability of occurrence. C) is an input into the calculation of the expected value of perfect information. D) is the average of the maximax and the maximin. E) none of these. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI)

16) What is the difference between the expected payoff under perfect information and the maximum expected payoff under risk? A) expected monetary value B) economic order quantity C) expected value of perfect information D) PERT E) expected monetary payoff Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) 17) The likelihood that a decision maker will ever receive a payoff precisely equal to the EMV when making any one decision is: A) low (near 0%). B) high (near 100%). C) dependent upon the number of alternatives. D) dependent upon the number of states of nature. E) none of these. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Reflective thinking 18) The expected value of perfect information (EVPI) is the: A) payoff for a decision made under perfect information. B) payoff under minimum risk. C) average expected payoff. D) difference between the payoff under perfect information and the payoff under risk. E) greater of EVwPI and Maximum EMV. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI)

19) A decision maker using the maximax criterion on the problem below would choose Alternative ________ because the maximum of the row maximums is ________.

Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C Alternative D

1 75 120 140 -20

States of Nature 2 50 150 100 110

3 85 80 85 105

A) A; 85 B) B; 150 C) C; 140 D) D; -20 E) D; 110 Answer: B Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking 20) A decision maker using the maximin criterion on the problem below would choose Alternative ________ because the maximum of the row minimums is ________.

Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C Alternative D

States of Nature 1 2 75 50 120 150 140 100 -20 110

3 85 80 85 105

A) A; 50 B) B; 80 C) C; 85 D) D; -20 E) D; 105 Answer: C Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking

21) For the following decision table, the highest value for the equally likely criterion is ________; this occurs with alternative ________.

Alternatives Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4

States of Nature S1 S2 $50,000 $30,000 -$10,000 $60,000 $15,000 $55,000 $60,000 $15,000

A) $40,000; Option 1 B) $25,000; Option 2 C) $35,000; Option 3 D) $37,500; Option 4 E) $35,000; Option 2 Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking 22) What is the EMV for Option 1 in the following decision table?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2

States of Nature S1 S2 .7 .3 15,000 20,000 10,000 30,000

A) 15,000 B) 16,500 C) 17,500 D) 18,500 E) 20,000 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

23) The expected value with perfect information is: A) the maximum EMV for a set of alternatives. B) the same as the expected value of perfect information. C) the difference between the payoff under perfect information and the payoff under risk. D) the expected return obtained when the decision maker knows which state of nature is going to occur before the decision is made. E) obtained using conditional probabilities. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) 24) What is the EMV for Option 2 in the following decision table?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2

States of Nature S1 S2 .3 .7 15,000 20,000 10,000 30,000

A) 10,000 B) 16,000 C) 20,000 D) 24,000 E) 30,000 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

25) What is the EMV for Option 1 in the following decision table?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

States of Nature S1 S2 .6 .4 10,000 30,000 5,000 45,000 -4,000 60,000

A) 10,000 B) 18,000 C) 20,000 D) 22,000 E) 30,000 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking 26) What is the EMV for Option 3 in the following decision table?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

States of Nature S1 S2 .4 .6 10,000 30,000 5,000 45,000 -4,000 60,000

A) 5,000 B) 21,000 C) 25,000 D) 29,000 E) 34,400 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

27) What is the expected value with perfect information of the following decision table?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

States of Nature S1 S2 .6 .4 10,000 30,000 5,000 45,000 -4,000 60,000

A) 5,000 B) 30,000 C) 40,000 D) 60,000 E) 8,400 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) AACSB: Analytical thinking 28) What is the EMV for Option 1 in the following decision table?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2

States of Nature S1 S2 .2 .8 200 300 50 350

A) 220 B) 240 C) 250 D) 280 E) 300 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

29) What is the EMV for Option 2 in the following decision table?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2

States of Nature S1 S2 .6 .4 200 300 50 350

A) 50 B) 100 C) 170 D) 200 E) 350 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking 30) What is the expected value with perfect information in the following decision table?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2

States of Nature S1 S2 .6 .4 200 300 50 550

A) 90 B) 250 C) 260 D) 300 E) 340 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) AACSB: Analytical thinking

31) What is the expected value of perfect information of the following decision table?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2

States of Nature S1 S2 .6 .4 200 300 50 350

A) 0 B) 20 C) 50 D) 150 E) 200 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) AACSB: Analytical thinking 32) Which of the following options has the maximum EMV?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5

States of Nature S1 S2 .6 .4 10,000 30,000 5,000 45,000 -4,000 60,000 -15,000 85,000 -30,000 100,000

A) Option 1 B) Option 2 C) Option 3 D) Option 4 E) Option 5 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

33) Which of the following options has the maximum EMV?

Alternatives p Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5

States of Nature S1 S2 .4 .6 10,000 30,000 5,000 45,000 -4,000 60,000 -15,000 85,000 -30,000 100,000

A) Option 1 B) Option 2 C) Option 3 D) Option 4 E) Option 5 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking 34) ________ is the criterion for decision-making under uncertainty that finds an alternative that maximizes the minimum outcome. Answer: Maximin Diff: 2 35) ________ is the criterion for decision-making under uncertainty that assigns equal probability to each state of nature. Answer: Equally likely Diff: 2 36) ________ is the expected payout or value of a variable that has different possible states of nature, each with an associated probability. Answer: Expected monetary value or EMV Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) 37) ________ is the difference between the payoff under perfect information and the payoff under risk. Answer: Expected value of perfect information or EVPI Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI)

38) How is the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) found? Answer: It is found by taking the expected value with perfect information and subtracting the maximum expected monetary value (EMV) from it. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) 39) Identify and describe three methods used for decision-making under conditions of uncertainty. Answer: (1) Maximax is a criterion that finds an alternative that maximizes the maximum outcome. (2) Maximin is a criterion that finds an alternative that maximizes the minimum outcome. (3) Equally likely is a criterion that assigns equal likelihood to each state of nature. Diff: 2 40) Which decision rule under uncertainty results in an optimistic decision? Why? Answer: Maximax, because it locates the alternative with the highest possible gain (assumes the best state of nature will occur). Diff: 1 41) If a decision maker is a pessimist, what decision-making criterion is appropriate? Why? Answer: Maximin assumes that the worst state of nature will happen. This decision-making criterion selects the best of all possible worst outcomes. Diff: 1 42) Define expected monetary value (EMV). Answer: EMV is the expected value or mean return for an alternative if we were to repeat the decision a large number of times, each time choosing that alternative. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) 43) Describe the meaning of EVPI. Answer: EVPI is defined as the expected value of perfect information. It is found by taking the expected value with perfect information and subtracting the maximum expected monetary value (EMV) from it, and it is the maximum amount that we would be willing to pay for additional (perhaps, perfect) information. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI)

44) The construction manager for Acme Construction, Inc. must decide whether to build single family homes, apartments, or condominiums. This is not a product-mix problem, but an all-ornothing decision. He will hire workers and rent equipment appropriate for one action only. He estimates annual profits (in thousands of dollars) will vary with population trends as follows: Dwelling type

Population steady

Single family Apartments Condominiums

$100 50 -20

Population grows Population grows slowly rapidly $90 $70 170 90 100 220

(a) If he uses the maximin criterion, which type of dwellings will he choose to build? Show your supporting calculations. (b) If he uses the equally likely criterion, which kind of dwellings will he choose to build? Show your supporting calculations. (c) If the construction manager were an optimist, what criterion would he choose? What would be the choice of dwelling for that criterion? Show your supporting calculations. Answer: (a) The pessimistic maximin criterion assumes the worst state of nature will occur and selects the action associated with the best of these worst outcomes. For this problem, the "worsts" for each action are Single family = $70, Apartments = $50, and Condominiums = -20. The best of the worsts is $70, so the manager should choose to build single family homes. (b) The equally likely criterion calculates the simple average of each action; the results are Single family = $86.7, Apartments = $103.3, and Condominiums = $100. The manager should select the action associated with the largest of these values, and build apartments. (c) The optimistic criterion is maximax, which assumes that the best outcome will occur for each action. The best outcomes are Single family = $100, Apartments = $170, and Condominiums = $220. The manager chooses the action associated with the best of the bests, or Condominiums. Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking

45) An operations manager's staff has compiled the information below for four manufacturing alternatives (A, B, C, and D) that vary by production technology and the capacity of the machinery. All choices enable the same level of total production and have the same lifetime. The four states of nature represent four levels of consumer acceptance of the firm's products. Values in the table are net present value of future profits in millions of dollars.

Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C Alternative D

1 50 -80 20 -100

States of Nature 2 3 55 60 0 180 70 100 -10 150

4 65 230 145 220

(a) Assuming a maximax strategy, which alternative would be chosen? (b) If maximin were used, which would be chosen? (c) If the states of nature were equally likely, which alternative should be chosen? Answer: (a) The maximax strategy selects the best of the best, which is $230. This happens when Alternative B is selected. (b) The maximin strategy selects the best of the worsts; the worsts are A = 50, B = -80, C = 20, and D = -100. The best of these is 50, associated with Alternative A. (c) The averages for the four alternatives are A = 57.5, B = 82.5, C = 83.75, and D = 65. The highest of these is 83.75, associated with Alternative C. Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking

46) An operations manager's staff has compiled the information below for four manufacturing alternatives (E, F, G, and H) that vary by production technology and the capacity of the machinery. All choices enable the same level of total production and have the same lifetime. The four states of nature represent four levels of consumer acceptance of the firm's products. Values in the table are net present value of future profits in millions of dollars. Forecasts indicate that there is a 0.1 probability of acceptance level 1, 0.2 chance of acceptance level 2, 0.4 chance of acceptance level 3, and 0.3 change of acceptance level 4.

Alternative E Alternative F Alternative G Alternative H

1 50 30 70 -140

States of Nature 2 3 50 70 50 80 80 70 -10 150

4 60 130 60 220

Using the criterion of expected monetary value, which production alternative should be chosen? Answer: The expected values are: E = .1(50) + .2(50) + .4(70) + .3(60) = 5 + 10 + 28 + 18 = 61 F = .1(30) + .2(50) + .4(80) + .3(130) = 3 + 10 + 32 + 39 = 84 G = .1(70) + .2(80) + .4(70) + .3(60) = 7 + 16 + 28 + 18 = 69 H = .1(-140) + .2(-10) + .4(150) + .3(220) = -14 - 2 + 60 + 66 = 110 The highest of these occurs with production alternative H. Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

47) A toy manufacturer has three different mechanisms that can be installed in a doll that it sells. The different mechanisms have three different setup costs (overheads) and variable costs and, therefore, the profit from the dolls is dependent on the volume of sales. The anticipated payoffs are as follows. Light Demand Probability Wind-up action Pneumatic action Electrical action

0.1 $325,000 $300,000 -$600,000

Moderate Demand 0.3 $190,000 $420,000 $240,000

Heavy Demand 0.6 $170,000 $400,000 $800,000

(a) What is the EMV of each decision alternative? (b) Which action should be selected? (c) What is the expected value with perfect information? (d) What is the expected value of perfect information? Answer: (a) Wind-up = .1($325,000) + .3($190,000) + .6($170,000) = $191,500; Pneumatic = .1($300,000) + .3($420,000) + .6($400,000) = $396,000; and Electrical = .1(-$600,000) + .3($240,000) + .6($800,000) = $492,000. (b) Electrical has the best EMV, at $492,000. (c) EVwPI is .1($325,000) + .3($420,000) + .6($800,000) = $638,500; (d) EVPI = $638,500 $492,000 = $146,500. Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) AACSB: Analytical thinking

48) Steve Gentry, the operations manager of Baja Fabricators, wants to purchase a new profiling machine (it cuts compound angles on the ends of large structural pipes used in the fabrication yard). However, because the price of crude oil is depressed, the market for such equipment is down. Steve believes that the market will improve in the near future and that the company should expand its capacity. The table below displays the three equipment options he is currently considering, and the profit he expects each one to yield over a two-year period. The consensus forecast at Baja is that there is about a 30% probability that the market will pick up "soon" (within 3 to 6 months) and a 70% probability that the improvement will come "later" (in 9 to 12 months, perhaps longer). Profit from Capacity Investment (in Dollars) Market picks up "soon" Market picks up "later" Equipment Option p = 0.30 p = 0.70 Manual Machine -120,000 210,000 NC Machine 140,000 160,000 CNC Machine 200,000 -200,000 (a) Calculate the expected monetary value of each decision alternative. (b) Which equipment option should Steve take? Answer: (a) The expected monetary values are: "Manual machine" $111,000, "NC Machine" $154,000, and "CNC Machine" -$80,000. (b) Based upon the EMV criterion, Baja should purchase an NC machine. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

49) Miles is considering buying a new pickup truck for his lawn service firm. The economy in town seems to be growing, and he is wondering whether he should opt for a subcompact, compact, or full-size pickup truck. The smaller truck would have better fuel economy, but would sacrifice capacity and some durability. A friend at the Bureau of Economic Research told him that there is a 50% chance of lower gas prices in his area this year, a 20% chance of higher gas prices, and a 30% chance that gas prices will stay roughly unchanged. Based on this information, Miles has developed a decision table that indicates the profit amount he would end up with after a year for each combination of truck and gas prices. States of Nature Alternatives Lower gas prices Gas prices unchanged Higher gas prices Probability .5 .3 .2 Subcompact $16,000 $21,000 $23,000 Compact $18,000 $20,000 $22,000 Full size $20,000 $19,000 $8,000 Calculate the expected monetary value for each decision alternative. Which decision yields the highest EMV? Answer: The expected values are: subcompact $18,900, compact $19,400, and full size $17,300. The highest EMV is that of the compact truck. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking 50) Earl Shell owns his own Sno-Cone business and lives 30 miles from a beach resort. The sale of Sno-Cones is highly dependent upon his location and upon the weather. At the resort, he will profit $110 per day in fair weather, $20 per day in foul weather. At home, he will profit $70 in fair weather, $50 in foul weather. Assume that on any particular day, the weather service suggests a 60% chance of fair weather. (a) Construct Earl's payoff table. (b) What decision is recommended by the expected monetary value criterion? (c) What is the EVPI? Answer: (a) The payoff table is Profit Fair weather Foul weather Probability = 0.6 Probability = .4 Sell at the resort 110 20 Sell at home 70 50 (b) the EMV for sell at the resort = .6(110) + .4(20) = 74; The EMV for sell at home = .6(70) + .3(50) = 62. The better value is $74, so Earl should sell at the resort. (c) EVwPI = .6(110) + .4(50) = $86; EVPI = $86 - $74 = $12. Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.5 Compute the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) AACSB: Analytical thinking

51) The campus bookstore sells stadium blankets embroidered with the university crest. The blankets must be purchased in bundles of one dozen each. Each blanket in the bundle costs $65, and will sell for $90. Blankets unsold by homecoming will be clearance priced at $20. The bookstore estimates that demand patterns will follow the table below. (a) Build the decision table. (b) What is the maximum expected monetary value? (c) How many bundles should be purchased? Demand level 1 bundle 2 bundles 3 bundles 4 bundles

Probability 10 percent 30 percent 50 percent 10 percent

Answer: (a) See the table below; (b) the maximum expected value is $516; (c) the bookstore should order 2 bundles. Profit Demand 1 Demand 2 Demand 3 Demand 4 EMV Probability 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.1 Order 1 300 300 300 300 300 Order 2 -240 600 600 600 Maximum 516 Order 3 -780 60 900 900 480 Order 4 -1320 -480 360 1200 24 Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

52) Daily sales of bread by Salvador Monella's Baking Company follow the historical pattern shown in the table below. It costs the bakery 80 cents to produce a loaf of bread, which sells for $1.50. Any bread unsold at the end of the day is sold to the parish jail for 25 cents per loaf. Construct the decision table of conditional payoffs. How many loaves should Sal bake each day in order to maximize contribution? Demand 400 Probability 0.25

500 0.35

600 0.25

700 0.10

800 0.05

Answer: The Excel OM decision table and solution appear below. The best expected value is $318.75, which occurs with the decision to bake 600 loaves. Profit Sell 400 Sell 500 Sell 600 Sell 700 Sell 800 EMV Probability 0.25 0.35 0.25 0.10 0.05 Bake 400 280 280 280 280 280 280 Bake 500 225 350 350 350 350 Maximum 318.75 Bake 600 170 295 420 420 420 313.75 Bake 700 115 240 365 490 490 277.5 Bake 800 60 185 310 435 560 228.75 Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

53) The campus bookstore sells highlighters that it purchases by the case. Cost per case, including shipping and handling, is $200. Revenue per case is $350. Any cases unsold will be discounted and sold at $175. The bookstore has estimated that demand will follow the pattern below Demand level 10 cases 11 cases 12 cases 13 cases 14 cases

Probability 20 percent 20 percent 40 percent 15 percent 5 percent

(a) Construct the bookstore's payoff table. (b) How many cases should the bookstore stock in order to maximize expected profit? (c) How would your answer differ if the clearance price were not $175 per case but $225 per case? (It is not necessary to re-solve the problem to answer this.) Answer: (a) The Excel OM table is below. (b) The highest EMV is 1705, from stocking 13 cases. (c) If the clearance price exceeds the case cost, there will be no disincentive to stocking the maximum demand level, 14 cases. Demand Demand Demand Demand Demand EMV 10 11 12 13 14 Probability 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.15 0.05 Stock 10 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 Stock 11 1475 1650 1650 1650 1650 1615 Stock 12 1450 1625 1800 1800 1800 1695 Stock 13 1425 1600 1775 1950 1950 Maximum 1705 Stock 14 1400 1575 1750 1925 2100 1688.75 Profit

Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

54) The EMV of a decision with three states of nature is $33,000. If the profit/value under the states of nature A, B, and C is $10,000, $20,000, and $50,000, respectively, and states B and C have equal probabilities, determine the likelihood of state of nature A. Answer: Let Y = the probability of state of nature B (and C) Then the probability of state of nature A = 1 - 2Y EMV = 10,000(1 - 2Y) + 20,000Y + 50,000Y = 33,000 70,000Y - 20,000Y = 23,000 50,000Y = 23,000 Y = .46 likelihood of state of nature A = 1 - 2(.46) = .08 or 8% Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking 55) The EMV of a decision with three states of nature is $50. If the profit/value of A is 1/3 of B and B is 1/3 of C, determine the profit from A if all three states of nature are equally likely to occur. Answer: The total payoff is simply the average of the three payoffs or 1/9 + 1/3 + 1 = 13/27 if the value of C is 1. Solving for 13/27 × C = 50 gives C = $103.85. Thus A = $11.54. Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking 56) Suppose a manufacturing plant is considering three options for expansion. The first one is to expand into a new plant (large), the second to add on third-shift to the daily schedule (medium), and the third to do nothing (small). There are three possibilities for demand. These are high, medium, and low with each having an equal likelihood of occurring. Suppose that the profits for the expansion plans are as follows (respective to high, medium, low demand). The large expansion profits are $100000, $10000, -$10000, the medium expansion choice $40000, $40000, $5000 and the small expansion choice $15000, $15000, $15000. Calculate the EMV of each choice. Which of the expansion plans should the manager choose? Answer: EMV large expansion is .33(100000) + .33(10000) + .33(-10000) = $33,333.33 EMV medium expansion is .33(40000) + .33 (40000) + .33(5000) = $28,333.33 EMV small expansion is $15,000 The plant manager should choose the large expansion. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.4 Calculate an expected monetary value (EMV) AACSB: Analytical thinking

Section 5

Decision Trees

1) Decision trees and decision tables can both solve problems requiring a single decision, but decision tables are the preferred method when a sequence of decisions is involved. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 2) In a decision tree, the expected monetary values are computed by working from right to left. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 3) When solving decision trees, what phrase represents the act of dropping an alternative from consideration because it is less favorable than another available option? A) cut the leaf B) open the hatch C) shake the tree D) punt the ball E) prune the branch Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 4) Decision trees: A) give more accurate solutions than decision tables. B) give less accurate solutions than decision tables. C) are especially powerful when a sequence of decisions must be made. D) are rarely used because one needs specialized software to graph them. E) are too complex to be used by decision makers. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 5) A decision tree is a(n): A) algebraic representation of alternatives and states of nature. B) behavioral representation of alternatives and states of nature. C) matrix representation of alternatives and states of nature. D) graphical representation of alternatives and states of nature. E) tabular representation of alternatives and states of nature. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions

6) All EXCEPT which of the following steps are taken to analyze problems with decision trees? A) Define the problem. B) Structure or draw the decision tree. C) Assign probabilities to the alternatives. D) Estimate payoffs for each possible alternative/state of nature combination. E) Solve the problem by computing expected monetary values for each state-of-nature node. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 7) A primary advantage of decision trees compared to decision tables is that decision trees: A) are more accurate. B) are faster. C) are smaller. D) are cheaper. E) can be used for sequential problems. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 8) A problem that involves a sequence of decisions: A) cannot be analyzed with expected monetary value. B) can be better analyzed with a decision tree than by a decision table. C) must be analyzed in the same order that the decisions are made. D) cannot be analyzed with decision tree software. E) can only be analyzed using decision-making under certainty. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 9) A(n) ________ is a graphical means of analyzing decision alternatives and states of nature. Answer: decision tree Diff: 1 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 10) A branch of a decision tree that is less favorable than other available options may be ________. Answer: pruned or dropped Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 11) Decision trees and decision tables can both solve problems requiring a single decision, but ________ are the preferred method when a sequence of decisions is involved. Answer: decision trees Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 32 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

12) In a decision tree, the expected monetary values are computed by working from ________ to ________. Answer: right, left Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions 13) What limitation(s) do decision trees overcome compared to decision tables? Answer: Decision trees work better when a sequence of decisions must be made. Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions

14) A toy manufacturer makes stuffed kittens and puppies that have relatively lifelike motions. There are three different mechanisms which can be installed in these "pets." These toys will sell for the same price regardless of the mechanism installed, but each mechanism has its own variable cost and setup cost. Profit, therefore, is dependent upon the choice of mechanism and upon the level of demand. The manufacturer has in hand a forecast of demand that suggests a 0.2 probability of light demand, a 0.45 probability of moderate demand, and a probability of 0.35 of heavy demand. Payoffs for each mechanism-demand combination appear in the table below. Demand Light Moderate Heavy

Wind-up action Pneumatic action Electronic action $250,000 $90,000 -$100,000 400,000 440,000 400,000 650,000 740,000 780,000

Construct the appropriate decision tree to analyze this problem. Use standard symbols for the tree. Analyze the tree to select the optimal decision for the manufacturer.

Answer:

The best choice is Pneumatic, $475,000. Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.6 Evaluate the nodes in a decision tree AACSB: Analytical thinking

15) A local business owner is a bit uncertain of the demand forecast, and he is timidly approaching the capacity decision for a business he is about to open. Here's how he describes the decisions that confront him over the next two years. "First, I have to choose between building a large plant initially and building a small one that has room to expand. Or I could rent now and decide whether to build next year. That one, too, could be the large version or the small. If I build small, then after one year, I can review how good business was, and decide whether to expand. If I build large, there is no further option to enlarge." Do not concern yourself with probabilities or payoff values. Simply draw the tree that illustrates the manager's decision alternatives and the chance events that go along with them. Use standard symbols for decision tree construction, and label all parts of your diagram carefully. To simplify, assume that business in the first year, and in the second, can be only "good" or "bad."

Answer:

Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.7 Create a decision tree with sequential decisions AACSB: Analytical thinking

16) Miles is considering buying a new pickup truck for his lawn service firm. The economy in town seems to be growing, and he is wondering whether he should opt for a subcompact, compact, or full-size pickup truck. The smaller truck would have better fuel economy, but would sacrifice capacity and some durability. A friend at the Bureau of Economic Research told him that there is a 30% chance of lower gas prices in his area this year, a 20% chance of higher gas prices, and a 50% chance that gas prices will stay roughly unchanged. Based on this information, Miles has developed a decision table that indicates the profit amount he would end up with after a year for each combination of truck and gas prices. Develop a decision tree for this situation and indicate which type of truck he should select.

Alternatives Probability Subcompact Compact Full size

States of Nature Lower gas prices Gas prices unchanged Higher gas prices .3 .5 .2 16,000 19,000 21,000 22,000 20,000 18,000 24,000 19,000 9,000

Answer: The tree appears in the drawing below. The highest expected value decision alternative is the compact truck, at $20,200, as shown in the POM for Windows solution.

Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.6 Evaluate the nodes in a decision tree AACSB: Analytical thinking

17) Earl Shell owns his own Sno-Cone business and lives 30 miles from a beach resort. The sale of Sno-Cones is highly dependent upon his location and upon the weather. At the resort, he will profit $120 per day in fair weather, $10 per day in bad weather. At home, he will profit $70 in fair weather, $55 in bad weather. Assume that on any particular day, the weather service suggests a 40% chance of foul weather. (a) Construct Earl's decision tree. (b) What decision is recommended by the expected value criterion? Answer: Resort has a higher EMV ($76) than Home

Diff: 2 Objective: LO A.6 Evaluate the nodes in a decision tree AACSB: Analytical thinking

18) Bratt's Bed and Breakfast, in a small historic New England town, must decide how to subdivide (remodel) the large old home that will become an inn. There are three alternatives: Option A would modernize all baths and combine rooms, leaving the inn with four suites, each suitable for two to four adults. Option B would modernize only the second floor; the results would be six suites, four for two to four adults, and two for two adults only. Option C (the status quo option) leaves all walls intact. In this case, there are eight rooms available, but only two are suitable for four adults, and four rooms will not have private baths. Below are the details of profit and demand patterns that will accompany each option. Which option has the highest expected value? Annual profit under various demand patterns Capacity p Average P A (Modernize all) $90,000 .5 $25,000 .5 B (Modernize 2nd) $80,000 .4 $70,000 .6 C (Status Quo) $60,000 .3 $55,000 .7

Answer: Branch 2, which represents Option B-Modernize 2nd floor, has the highest expected value, $74,000. This cannot be done as a decision table. POM for Windows solution follows.

Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.6 Evaluate the nodes in a decision tree AACSB: Analytical thinking

19) A do-it-yourself homeowner is installing a new toilet. While installing the toilet, he must decide on what kind of connecting pipe he will install to the water supply. There are two available options, one that has a shut-off valve in case of a leak and a cheaper one without the shut-off valve. Suppose that the shut-off valve pipe costs an extra ten dollars and that the homeowner must buy one of the two. (a) Draw a decision tree for this scenario, labeling the cost of a leak as X and the chance of a leak as P. (b) If the chance of a leak causing household damage is 1%, at what $ amount of household damage is the owner neutral on which pipe to buy? (c) If the cost of a leak would be $10,000, what is the maximum % chance to leak at which the homeowner would prefer to buy the cheaper pipe? (d) If the cost of a leak is $1,000 and the chance to flood .1%, which pipe should the homeowner buy? Answer: (a)

(b) EMV of part B for the cheap pipe is .99(0) + .01(X), EMV for the leak-proof pipe is 10, set these equal to find the neutral value of X so .01X = 10 and X = $1000. (c) EMV of part C for the cheap pipe is (1 - P)(0) + (P)(10,000), EMV for the leak-proof pipe is 10. Set these equal to find the maximum percent, so 10,000P = 10 with P = .001. (d) EMV of the cheap pipe is .999(0) + .001(1,000) which = $1 and the EMV of the leak-proof pipe is 10, so the homeowner should buy the cheaper pipe. Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.6 Evaluate the nodes in a decision tree AACSB: Analytical thinking

20) A poker player is considering three different options after his opponent bet 200 before him. If the player folds, he will lose instantly. If the player calls, he figures he will win half the time. If he raises, he figures that the opposing player will not re-raise him, but rather will either call or fold. He figures the opposing player will call only 1/4 of the time, folding the other 3/4 of the time. If the opposing player calls his raise, he figures he will never win. The pot size is 1,000 (including the opposing player's bet). (a) Draw a decision tree for this scenario including the information provided in part b. (b) Suppose that the player is thinking of raising to $400 (he will put in 200 to match the opponent's bet and another 200 as a raise, his opponent would then have to put in 200 more to call the raise). Is this the best option or should he instead call or fold? (c) At what raise size is the player's EMV of a raise equivalent to simply calling? Answer: (a)

(b) EMV of a fold is 0, EMV of a call is .5(1000) - .5(200) = 400, EMV of the raise is .75(1000) - .25 (400) = 650. The player should raise, not call or fold. (c) EMV of a call is 400 from above, EMV of a raise is .75(1000) - .25(Raise Size). Setting these equal so 400 = .75(1000) - .25(Raise size) the raise size comes out to 1400. Diff: 3 Objective: LO A.6 Evaluate the nodes in a decision tree AACSB: Analytical thinking

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Module B Linear Programming

Section 1

Why Use Linear Programming?

1) Linear programming helps operations managers make decisions necessary to make effective use of resources such as machinery, labor, money, time, and raw materials. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) In which of the following has LP been applied successfully? A) minimizing distance traveled by school buses carrying children B) minimizing 911 response time for police patrols C) minimizing labor costs for bank tellers while maintaining service levels D) determining the distribution system for multiple warehouses to multiple destinations E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) ________ is a mathematical technique designed to help operations managers plan and make decisions necessary to allocate resources. Answer: Linear programming Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) One application of linear programming would be to schedule school buses to ________ the total distance traveled when carrying students. Answer: minimize Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 5) What is linear programming? Answer: Linear programming is a mathematical technique designed to help operations managers plan and make decisions necessary to allocate resources. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 6) Identify three examples of resources that are typically constrained in a linear programming problem. Answer: The textbook gives machinery, labor, money, time, and raw materials. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 2 Problem

Requirements of a Linear Programming

1) The expression, Maximize 5x1 + 8x2 − 2x1x2, is a valid objective function for a linear program. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) A linear programming problem formulation should have alternative courses of action from which to choose. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) Which of the following represents a valid constraint in linear programming? A) 2X ≥ 7Y B) (2X)(7Y) ≥ 500 C) 2X + 7Y2 ≥100 D) 2X2 + 7Y ≥ 50 E) All of these are valid linear programming constraints. Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a linear programming problem? A) an objective function, expressed in linear terms B) constraints, expressed as linear equations or inequalities C) an objective function to be maximized or minimized D) alternative courses of action E) one constraint or resource limit for each decision variable Answer: E Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 5) The requirements of linear programming problems include an objective function, the presence of constraints, objective and constraints expressed in linear equalities or inequalities, and ________. Answer: alternative courses of action Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

6) The ________ is a mathematical expression in linear programming that maximizes or minimizes some quantity. Answer: objective function Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 7) ________ are restrictions that limit the degree to which a manager can pursue an objective. Answer: Constraints Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 8) One requirement of a linear programming problem is that the objective function must be expressed as a ________ function. Answer: linear Diff: 1 9) What are the requirements of all linear programming problems? Answer: (1) maximization or minimization of an objective function, (2) the presence of restrictions (constraints), (3) alternative courses of action to choose from, (4) the objective and constraints expressed in terms of linear equations or inequalities Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 3

Formulating Linear Programming Problems

1) A common form of the product-mix linear programming problem seeks to find that combination of products and the quantity of each that maximizes profit in the presence of unlimited resources. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) In linear programming, a statement such as "maximize contribution" becomes a constraint when the problem is formulated. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) In a linear programming formulation, a statement such as "maximize contribution" becomes a(n): A) constraint. B) slack variable. C) objective function. D) violation of linearity. E) decision variable. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) If cars (C) sell for $500 profit and trucks (T) sell for $300 profit, which of the following represents the objective function? A) Maximize profit = 500C + 300T B) Minimize profit = 500C + 300T C) Maximize profit = 500C - 300T D) Minimize profit = 300T - 500C E) Maximize profit = 800(T + C) Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

5) A linear programming problem contains a restriction that reads "the quantity of X must be at least four times as large as the quantity of Y." Which of the following inequalities is the proper formulation of this constraint? A) 4X ≥ Y B) X - 4Y ≤ 0 C) X + Y ≥ 4 D) X - 4Y ≥ 0 E) 4X ≤ Y Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 6) A linear programming problem contains a restriction that reads "the quantity of Q must be no larger than the sum of R, S, and T." Formulate this as a linear programming constraint. A) Q + R + S + T ≤ 4 B) Q ≥ R + S + T C) Q - R - S - T ≥ 0 D) Q ≤ R + S + T E) Q ≤ R + Q ≤ S + Q ≤ T Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 7) A linear programming problem contains a restriction that reads "the quantity of S must be no more than one-fifth as large as T and U combined." Formulate this as a linear programming constraint. A) S / (T + U) ≥ 5 B) S - .20T - .20U ≥ 0 C) 5S ≤ T + U D) S ≥ 5T / 5U E) S - .20T - .20U ≤ 0 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

8) A firm makes two products, Y and Z. Each unit of Y costs $10 and sells for $40. Each unit of Z costs $5 and sells for $25. If the firm's goal were to maximize profit, what would be the appropriate objective function? A) Maximize profit = $40Y = $25Z B) Maximize profit = $40Y + $25Z C) Maximize profit = $30Y + $20Z D) Maximize profit = 0.25Y + 0.20Z E) Maximize profit = $50(Y + Z) Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 9) A linear programming problem contains a restriction that reads "the quantity of X must be at least twice as large as the quantity of Y." Formulate this as a linear programming constraint. Answer: X ≥ 2Y; alternatively X - 2Y ≥ 0 Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 10) A linear programming problem contains a restriction that reads "the quantity of Q must be at most as large as the sum of R, S, and T." Formulate this as a linear programming constraint. Answer: Q ≤ R + S + T; alternatively Q - R - S - T ≤ 0 Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 11) A linear programming problem contains a restriction that reads "the quantity of S must be no more than one-fourth as large as T and U combined." Formulate this as a linear programming constraint. Answer: S ≤ .25 T + .25U; alternatively S - .25T - .25U ≤ 0 Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 4 Problem

Graphical Solution to a Linear Programming

1) In terms of linear programming, the fact that the solution is infeasible implies that the "profit" can increase without limit. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) The region that satisfies all of the constraints in linear programming is called the feasible region. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) Solving a linear programming problem with the iso-profit line solution method requires that we move the iso-profit line to each corner of the feasible region until the optimum is identified. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) The optimal solution to a linear programming problem cannot lie outside the feasible region. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 5) For a linear programming problem with the constraints 2X + 4Y ≤ 100 and 1X + 8Y ≤ 100, two of its corner points are (0, 0) and (0, 25). Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 6) In linear programming, if there are three constraints, each representing a resource that can be used up, the optimal solution will fully use no more than two of the three available resources. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 7 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) In the graphical solution to a linear program, the region that satisfies the constraint 5X + 4Y ≤ 40 includes the point (10,8). Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 8) The feasible region in the diagram below is consistent with which one of the following constraints?

A) 8X1 + 4X2 ≤ 160 B) 8X1 + 4X2 ≥ 160 C) 4X1 + 8X2 ≤ 160 D) 8X1 - 4X2 ≤ 160 E) 4X1 - 8X2 ≤ 160 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

9) The feasible region in the diagram below is consistent with which one of the following constraints?

A) 8X1 + 4X2 ≥ 160 B) 4X1 + 8X2 ≤ 160 C) 8X1 - 4X2 ≤ 160 D) 8X1 + 4X2 ≤ 160 E) 4X1 - 8X2 ≤ 160 Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 10) An iso-profit line: A) can be used to help solve a profit maximizing linear programming problem. B) is parallel to all other iso-profit lines in the same problem. C) is a line with the same profit at all points. D) all of these. E) none of these. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 9 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

11) Which of the following combinations of constraints has no feasible region? A) X + Y ≥ 15 and X - Y ≤ 10 B) X + Y ≥ 5 and X ≥ 10 C) X ≥ 10 and Y ≥ 20 D) X + Y ≥ 100 and X + Y ≤ 50 E) X ≤ -5 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 12) The corner-point solution method requires: A) identifying the corner of the feasible region that has the sharpest angle. B) moving the iso-profit line to the highest level that still touches some part of the feasible region. C) moving the iso-profit line to the lowest level that still touches some part of the feasible region. D) finding the coordinates at each corner of the feasible solution space. E) none of these. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 13) Which of the following sets of constraints results in an unbounded maximization problem? A) X + Y ≥ 100 and X + Y ≤ 50 B) X + Y ≥ 15 and X - Y ≤ 10 C) X + Y ≤ 10 and X ≥ 5 D) X ≤ 10 and Y ≤ 20 E) All of these have a bounded maximum. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 14) What is the region that satisfies all of the constraints in linear programming called? A) area of optimal solutions B) area of feasible solutions C) profit maximization space D) region of optimality E) region of non-negativity Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 10 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

15) In the graphical solution to a linear program, the region that satisfies the constraint 5x + 4y ≤ 40 will include which point? A) x = 5, y = 4 B) x = 10, y = 8 C) x = 8, y = 10 D) x = 10, y = 0 E) x = 0, y = 8 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 16) For the constraints given below, which point is in the feasible region of this maximization problem? (1) 14x + 6y ≤ 42 (2) x - y ≤ 3 (3) x, y ≥ 0 A) x = 2, y = 1 B) x = 1, y = 5 C) x = -1, y = 1 D) x = 4, y = 4 E) x = 2, y = 8 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 17) For the following constraints, which point is in the feasible region of this minimization problem? (1) 14x + 6y ≥ 42 (2) x - y ≥ 5 A) x = -1, y = 1 B) x = 0, y = 4 C) x = 2, y = 1 D) x = 5, y = 1 E) x = 6, y = 0 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

18) What combination of x and y will yield the optimum for this problem? Maximize $10x + $4y, subject to (1) 5x + 3y ≤ 15 and (2) 3x + 6y ≤ 18 and (3) x, y ≥ 0. A) x = 3, y = 0 B) x = 0, y = 3 C) x = 0, y = 0 D) x = 3, y = 3 E) x = 5, y = 3 Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 19) What combination of x and y will yield the optimum for this problem? Minimize $5x + $20y, subject to (1) x + 6y ≤ 20 and (2) 2x + 8y ≤ 16 and (3) x, y ≥ 0. A) x = 8, y = 0 B) x = 0, y = 3 C) x = 0, y = 0 D) x = 1, y = 5 E) x = 0, y = 5 Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 20) What combination of a and b will yield the optimum for this problem? Maximize $6a + $15b, subject to (1) 4a + 2b ≤ 16 and (2) 5a + 2b ≤ 20 and (3) a, b ≥ 0. A) a = 0, b = 0 B) a = 3, b = 3 C) a = 0, b = 6 D) a = 6, b = 0 E) a = 0, b = 8 Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

21) A maximizing linear programming problem has two constraints: 2X + 4Y ≤ 100 and 3X + 10Y ≤ 210, in addition to constraints stating that both X and Y must be nonnegative. What are the corner points of the feasible region of this problem? A) (0, 0), (50, 0), (0, 21), and (20, 15) B) (0, 0), (70, 0), (25, 0), and (15, 20) C) (20, 15) D) (0, 0), (0, 100), and (210, 0) E) (0, 0), (0, 25), (50, 0), (0, 21), and (70, 0) Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 22) A linear programming problem has two constraints 2X + 4Y ≤ 100 and 1X + 8Y ≤ 100, plus nonnegativity constraints on X and Y. Which of the following statements about its feasible region is TRUE? A) There are four corner points including (50, 0) and (0, 12.5). B) The two corner points are (0, 0) and (50, 12.5). C) The graphical origin (0, 0) is not in the feasible region. D) The feasible region includes all points that satisfy one constraint, the other, or both. E) The feasible region cannot be determined without knowing whether the problem is to be minimized or maximized. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 23) A linear programming problem has two constraints 2X + 4Y ≥ 100 and 1X + 8Y ≤ 100, plus nonnegativity constraints on X and Y. Which of the following statements about its feasible region is TRUE? A) There are four corner points including (50, 0) and (0, 12.5). B) The two corner points are (0, 0) and (50, 12.5). C) The graphical origin (0, 0) is in the feasible region. D) The feasible region is triangular in shape, bounded by (50, 0), (33.3333, 8.3333), and (100, 0). E) The feasible region cannot be determined without knowing whether the problem is to be minimized or maximized. Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

24) A linear programming problem has two constraints, plus nonnegativity constraints on X and Y. The constraints are: 5x + 3y ≤ 15 and 3x + 6y ≤ 18. What is the largest quantity of Y that can be made without violating any of these constraints? A) 5 B) 0 C) 3 D) 15 E) 10 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 25) Suppose that an iso-profit line is given to be X + Y = 10. Which of the following represents another iso-profit line for the same scenario? A) X + Y = 15 B) X - Y = 10 C) Y - X = 10 D) 2X + Y = 10 E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 26) Suppose that the feasible region of a maximization LP problem has corners of (0,0), (15,0), (5,5), and (0,10). If profit is given to be $4X + $2Y, what is the maximum profit the company can earn? A) $60 B) $40 C) $75 D) $44 E) $35 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

27) Suppose that the feasible region of a maximization LP problem has corners of (0,0), (5,0), and (0,5). How many possible combinations of X and Y will yield the maximum profit if profit is given to be 5X + 5Y? A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 5 E) Infinite Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 28) Which of the following correctly describes all iso-profit lines for an LP maximization problem? A) They all pass through the origin. B) They are all parallel. C) They all pass through the point of maximum profit. D) Each line passes through at least 2 corners. E) All of these. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 29) A linear programming problem has three constraints, plus nonnegativity constraints on X and Y. The constraints are: 2X + 10Y ≤ 100; 4X + 5Y ≤ 100; 6X + 3Y ≥ 90. What is the largest quantity of Y that can be made without violating any of these constraints? A) 50 B) 30 C) 20 D) 15 E) 10 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

30) Consider the following constraints from a two-variable linear program: X ≥ 1; Y ≥ 1; X + Y ≤ 9. If these are the only constraints, which of the following points (X, Y) CANNOT be the optimal solution? A) (1, 1) B) (1, 8) C) (8, 1) D) (4, 4) E) The question cannot be answered without knowing the objective function. Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 31) A company manufacturers 2 products — A and B. Each unit of A brings a profit of $10, and each unit of B a profit of $20. Because of material availability restrictions, no more than 80 units of product B can be produced. Monthly availability of labor is 1200 hours Each unit of product A requires 10 hours of labor, while each unit of product B requires 12 hours of labor. The company seeks to maximum its profits. What is the optimal solution in terms of the number of units of product A and B to be produced each month? A) 120 units of A and 80 units of B B) 120 units of A and 0 units of B C) 0 units of A and 80 units of B D) 80 units of A and 120 units of B E) 24 units of A and 80 units of B Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

32) Rienzi Farms grows sugar cane and soybeans on its 500 acres of land. An acre of soybeans brings a $1000 contribution to overhead and profit; an acre of sugar cane has a contribution of $2000. Because of a government program, no more than 300 acres may be planted in soybeans. During the planting season, 1500 hours of planting time will be available. Each acre of soybeans requires 2 hours, while each acre of sugar cane requires 5 hours. The company seeks maximum contribution (profit) from its planting decision. What is the maximum profit? A) $1,000,000 B) $700,000 C) $660,000 D) $600,000 E) $300,000 Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 33) The ________ is the set of all feasible combinations of the decision variables. Answer: feasible region Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 34) Two methods of solving linear programming problems by hand include the corner-point method and the ________. Answer: iso-profit (or iso-cost) line method Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 35) What is the feasible region in a linear programming problem? Answer: The feasible region is the set of all feasible combinations of decision variables. Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 36) What are corner points? What is their relevance to solving linear programming problems? Answer: Corner points are the intersections of the constraints that form the feasible region. While all points in the feasible region are possible, an optimal solution will always be at a corner point. Therefore, one method of solving linear programming problems involves the identification and valuation of all corner points. Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

37) Explain how to use the iso-profit line in a graphical solution to maximization problem. Answer: The iso-profit line is moved up in a maximization problem until it no longer intersects with any constraint equation. The last point in the feasible region that the line touches is the optimal solution. Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

38) A manager must decide on the mix of products to produce for the coming week. Product A requires three minutes per unit for molding, two minutes per unit for painting, and two minutes for packing. Product B requires two minutes per unit for molding, four minutes for painting, and three minutes per unit for packing. There will be 600 minutes available for molding, 720 minutes for painting, and 480 minutes for packing. Both products have contributions of $1.50 per unit. (a) Algebraically state the objective and constraints of this problem. (b) Plot the constraints on the grid below and identify the feasible region.

Answer: The objective of the problem is to maximize 1.50A + 1.50B, The constraints are 3A + 2B ≤ 600, 2A + 4B ≤ 720, 2A + 3B ≤ 480, and A, B ≥ 0. The plot and feasible region appear in the graph below.

39) The objective of a linear programming problem is to maximize 1.50A + 1.50B, subject to 3A + 2B ≤ 600, 2A + 4B ≤ 600, 1A + 3B ≤ 420, and A,B ≥ 0. (a) Plot the constraints on the grid below. (b) Identify the feasible region and its corner points. Show your work. (c) What is the optimal product mix for this problem?

Answer: The plot and feasible region appear in the graph below. The corner points are (0, 0), (200, 0), (0, 140), and (150, 75). The first three points can be read from the graph axes. The last corner point is the intersection of the equality 2A + 4B = 600 and 3A + 2B = 600. Multiply the first equality by 1/2 and subtract from the second, leaving 2A = 300 or A = 150. Substituting A = 150 in either equality yields B = 75, which is the optimal product mix for an objective function value of 337.50.

Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

40) Rienzi Farms grows sugar cane and soybeans on its 500 acres of land. An acre of soybeans brings a $1000 contribution to overhead and profit; an acre of sugar cane has a contribution of $2500. Because of a government program, no more than 150 acres may be planted in soybeans. During the planting season, 1800 hours of planting time will be available. Each acre of soybeans requires 2 hours, while each acre of sugar cane requires 6 hours. The company seeks maximum contribution (profit) from its planting decision. (a) Formulate the problem as a linear program. (b) Solve using the corner-point method.

Answer: Let X1 = number of acres of soybeans to plant Let X1 = number of acres of sugar cane to plant Maximize profit = 1000X1 + 2500X2 Subject to X1 ≤ 150 2X1 + 6X2 ≤ 1800 X1 + X2 ≤ 500 X1, X2 ≥ 0 The optimal solution is 150 acres in soybeans and 250 acres in sugar cane. There's not enough planting hours to plant all 500 acres.

X1 0 150 0 150

Corner Points X2 0 0 300 250

Z 0 150,000 750,000 775,000

Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.2 Graphically solve an LP problem with the iso-profit line method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 41) Suppose that a constraint is given by X + Y ≤ 10. If another constraint is given to be 3X + 2Y ≥ 15, and if X and Y are restricted to be nonnegative, determine the corners of the feasible solution. If the profit from X is 5 and the profit from Y is 10, determine the combination of X and Y that will yield maximum profit. Answer: Corners are (10,0), (5,0), (0,7.5), and (0,10). Maximum profit is at the corner (0,10), which yields $100 of profit. Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.3 Graphically solve an LP problem with the corner-point method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 5

Sensitivity Analysis

1) Trial-and-error represents the only way to determine just how sensitive an optimal solution is to changes. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) In sensitivity analysis, a zero shadow price (or dual value) for a resource ordinarily means that there are unused units of the resource still available. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) A shadow price (or dual value) reflects which of the following in a maximization problem? A) the marginal gain in the objective realized by subtracting one unit of a resource B) the market price that must be paid to obtain additional resources C) the increase in profit that would accompany one added unit of a scarce resource D) the reduction in cost that would accompany a one unit decrease in the resource E) the profit contribution necessary for that item to be included in the optimal solution Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) Suppose that the shadow price for assembly time is $5/hour. The allowable increase for the assembly time constraint is 40 hours, and the allowable decrease is 30 hours. If all assembly hours were used under the initial LP solution and workers normally make $4/hour but can work overtime for $6/hour, what should management do? A) do not change available hours for assembly time B) decrease available hours for assembly time by 30 hours C) increase available hours for assembly time by 40 hours D) decrease available hours for assembly time by 5 hours E) increase available hours for assembly time by 5 hours Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

5) ________ is an analysis that projects how much a solution might change if there were changes in the variables or input data. Answer: Sensitivity analysis Diff: 1 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 6) Two methods of conducting sensitivity analysis on solved linear programming problems are ________ and ________. Answer: trial and error; the analytic postoptimality method Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 7) A synonym for dual value is ________. Answer: shadow price Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 8) The ________ indicates the value of one additional unit of a scarce resource in a linear programming problem solution. Answer: shadow price (or dual value) Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 9) In a linear programming problem where the objective function is being maximized, the value of the shadow prices for resources that have unused units available will be ________. Answer: zero Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 10) What is the usefulness of a shadow price (or dual value)? Answer: Shadow prices are found in sensitivity analysis of linear programming solutions. For a constraint, the shadow price indicates how much the objective function would change if more (or less) of that constraint's resource were added. Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

11) What is sensitivity analysis? Answer: Sensitivity analysis projects how much a solution might change if there were changes in the variables or input data. Diff: 1 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 12) A manager must decide on the mix of products to produce for the coming week. Product A requires three minutes per unit for molding, two minutes per unit for painting, and one minute for packing. Product B requires two minutes per unit for molding, three minutes for painting, and two minutes per unit for packing. There will be 600 minutes available for molding, 600 minutes for painting, and 480 minutes for packing. Both products have contributions of $1.50 per unit. Answer the following questions; base your work on the solution panel provided.

Maximize Molding Painting Packing Solution --->

A 1.5 3 2 1 120

B 1.5 2 3 2 120

<= <= <=

RHS

Dual

600 600 480 360

0.3 0.3 0

(a) What combination of A and B will maximize contribution? (b) What is the maximum possible contribution? (c) Are any resources not fully used up? Explain. Answer: (a) Maximum contribution occurs at A = 120, B = 120. (b) Contribution = $360. (c) Molding time is completely used, as is painting time. Packing time used is 1 × 120 + 2 × 120 = 360, so packing has 120 minutes left over. (We also know that packing is not used up because its dual = 0.) Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

13) A craftsman builds two kinds of birdhouses, one for wrens (X1), and one for bluebirds (X2). Each wren birdhouse takes two hours of labor and two units of lumber. Each bluebird house requires three hours of labor and eight units of lumber. The craftsman has available 80 hours of labor and 160 units of lumber. Wren houses profit $4 each and bluebird houses profit $12 each. Use the software output that follows to interpret the problem solution. Include a statement of the solution quantities (how many of which product), a statement of the maximum profit achieved by your product mix, and a statement of "resources unused" and "shadow prices." Variable X1 X2

Value Reduced Cost Original Val Lower Bound Upper Bound 16 0 4 3 8 16 0 12 6 16 Dual Value Slack/Surplus Original Val Lower Bound Upper Bound Constraint 1 0.8 0 80 60 160 Constraint 2 1.2 0 160 80 213.33 Answer: The optimal solution is X1 = 16, X2 = 16, which earns a profit of 16($4) + 16($12) = $256. Both labor and lumber are used up, so there are no resources unused. Additional labor is worth $0.80 per hour, and additional lumber is worth $1.20 per unit. Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 14) Suppose that a constraint for assembly time has a shadow price of $50/hour for 15 hours in either direction and that all available assembly time is currently used (would require overtime to do more). If the salary of workers is $30 and they receive 50% extra pay for overtime, what should management do? Answer: Reducing assembly time would save $30/hour but would cost $50/hour in lost profits. Doing nothing would not change profits. Increasing assembly time would cost an extra $45 per hour but increase profits by $50/hour. Thus, management should be willing to pay for 15 hours of overtime and perhaps should look into increasing base assembly time capacity in the future. Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.4 Interpret sensitivity analysis and shadow prices AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 6

Solving Minimization Problems

1) The graphical method of solving linear programs can handle both maximization and minimization problems. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.5 Construct and solve a minimization problem Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) Very few linear programming problems involve minimizing an objective. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.5 Construct and solve a minimization problem Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) A difference between minimization and maximization problems is that: A) minimization problems cannot be solved with the corner-point method. B) maximization problems often have unbounded regions. C) minimization problems often have unbounded regions. D) minimization problems cannot have shadow prices. E) minimization problems are more difficult to solve than maximization problems. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.5 Construct and solve a minimization problem Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

4) The Queen City Nursery manufactures bags of potting soil from compost and topsoil. Each cubic foot of compost costs 20 cents and contains 4 pounds of sand, 3 pounds of clay, and 5 pounds of humus. Each cubic foot of topsoil costs 30 cents and contains 3 pounds of sand, 5 pounds of clay, and 7 pounds of humus. Each bag of potting soil must contain at least 12 pounds of sand, at least 15 pounds of clay, and at least 10 pounds of humus. Formulate the problem as a linear program. Plot the constraints and identify the feasible region. Graphically or with corner points find the best combination of compost and topsoil that meets the stated conditions at the lowest cost per bag. Identify the lowest cost possible. Answer: Let C = cubic feet of compost used per bag of potting soil Let T = cubic feet of topsoil used per bag of potting soil Minimize cost = $0.20C + $0.30T Subject to 4C + 3T ≥ 12 3C + 5T ≥ 15 5C + 7T ≥ 10 C, T ≥ 0 The panel below contains the graphical and corner-point solutions. The minimum cost per bag is $0.92, and is achieved by using 1.36 cubic feet of compost and 2.18 cubic feet of topsoil.

Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.5 Construct and solve a minimization problem AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 7

Linear Programming Applications

1) In linear programming, statements such as "the blend must consist of at least 10% of ingredient A, at least 30% of ingredient B, and no more than 50% of ingredient C" can still be made into valid constraints even though the percentages do not add up to 100 percent. Answer: TRUE Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.6 Formulate production-mix, diet, and labor scheduling problems AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) The diet problem is known in agricultural applications as the: A) fertilizer problem. B) feed-mix problem. C) crop-rotation problem. D) egg-choice problem. E) genetic-transformation problem. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.6 Formulate production-mix, diet, and labor scheduling problems Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) A financial advisor is about to build an investment portfolio for a client who has $100,000 to invest. The four investments available are A, B, C, and D. Investment A will earn 4 percent and has a risk of one "point" per $1,000 invested. B earns 6 percent with 2 risk points; C earns 9 percent with 6 risk points; and D earns 11 percent with a risk of 8. The client has put the following conditions on the investments: A is to be no more than one-third of the total invested. A cannot be less than 10 percent of the total investment. D cannot be more than C. Total risk points must be at or below 1,000. Let A be the amount invested in investment A, and define B, C, and D similarly. Formulate the linear programming model. Answer: Maximize return = 0.04A + 0.06B + 0.09C + 0.11D Subject to A + B + C + D = $100,000 .67A - .33B - .33C - .33D ≤ 0 (rearranged from A ≤ .33(A + B + C + D)) .9A - .1B - .1C - .1D ≥ 0 (rearranged from A ≥ .1 (A + B + C + D)) -C + D ≤ 0 (rearranged from D ≤ C) .001A + .002B + .006C + .008C ≤ 1000 A, B, C, D ≥ 0 Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

4) Tom is a habitual shopper at garage sales. Last Saturday he stopped at one where there were several types of used building materials for sale. At the low prices being asked, Tom knew that he could resell the items in another town for a substantial gain. Four things stood in his way: he could only make one round trip to resell the goods; his pickup truck bed would hold only 1000 pounds; the pickup truck bed could hold at most 70 cubic feet of merchandise; and he had only $200 cash with him. He wants to load his truck with the mix of materials that will yield the greatest profit when he resells them. Item Cubic feet per unit Price per unit Weight per unit Can resell for 2 × 4 studs 1 $0.10 5 pounds $0.80 4 × 8 plywood 3 $0.50 20 pounds $3.00 Concrete blocks 0.5 $0.25 10 pounds $0.75 Formulate this problem as a linear program. Answer: Let S be the number of studs purchased Let P be the number of plywood units purchased Let C be the number of concrete blocks purchased Maximize profit = $0.70S + $2.50P + $0.50C Subject to 5S + 20P + 10C ≤ 1000 S + 3P + 0.5C ≤ 70 $0.10S + $0.50P + $0.25C ≤ $200 S, P, C ≥ 0 Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.6 Formulate production-mix, diet, and labor scheduling problems AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 5) Phil Bert's Nuthouse is preparing a new product, a blend of mixed nuts. The product must be at most 40% peanuts, must have more almonds than cashews, and must be at least 15% pecans. The blend will be sold in half-pound bags. Phil's goal is to mix the nuts in such a manner that all conditions are satisfied and the cost per bag is minimized. Peanuts cost $1 per pound. Cashews cost $5 per pound. Almonds cost $3 per pound, and pecans cost $6 per pound. Formulate this problem as a linear program. Answer: Call the variables PN, AL, CA, and PC Minimize cost = $1PN + $5CA + $3AL + $6PC subject to PN + CA + AL + PC = 0.5 (so that the bag weighs 0.5 pounds) PN ≤ .2 (the half-pound bag must have no more than 40% peanuts) -CA + AL ≥ 0 (more almonds than cashews) PC ≥ .075 (at least 15% of the half-pound bag must be pecans) PN, CA, AL, PC ≥ 0 (non-negativity) Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.6 Formulate production-mix, diet, and labor scheduling problems AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 31 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

6) The property manager of a city government issues chairs, desks, and other office furniture to city buildings from a centralized distribution center. Like most government agencies, it operates to minimize its costs of operations. In this distribution center, there are two types of standard office chairs, Model A and Model B. Model A is considerably heavier than Model B, and costs $20 per chair to transport to any city building; each model B costs $14 to transport. The distribution center has on hand 400 chairs–200 each of A and B. The requirements for shipments to each of the city's buildings are as follows: Building 1 needs at least 100 of A Building 2 needs at least 150 of B. Building 3 needs at least 100 chairs, but they can be of either type, mixed. Building 4 needs 40 chairs, but at least as many B as A. Formulate this problem as a linear program. (Hint: there are eight decision variables because we need to know how many of each chair (A and B) to deliver to each of the four buildings.) Answer: Let the variables be A1, A2, A3, and A4 for the type A chairs sent to each of the four buildings, and B1, B2, B3, and B4 for the type B chairs sent to each of the four buildings. Minimize 20A1 + 20A2 + 20A3 + 20A4 + 14B1 + 14B2 + 14B3 + 14B4 Subject to A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 ≤ 200 B1 + B2 + B3 + B4 ≤ 200 A1 ≥ 100 B2 ≥ 150 A3 + B3 ≥ 100 A4 + B4 ≥ 40 -A4 + B4 ≥ 0 all variables ≥ 0 Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.5 Construct and solve a minimization problem AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

7) A stereo mail order center has 9,000 cubic feet available for storage of its private label loudspeakers. The ZAR3 speakers cost $255 each and require 6 cubic feet of space; the ZAR2ax speakers cost $120 each and require 3 cubic feet of space; and the ZAR4 model costs $60 and requires 1 cubic foot of space. The demand for the ZAR3 is at most 30 units per month. The wholesaler has $100,000 to spend on loudspeakers this month. Each ZAR3 contributes $125, each ZAR2ax contributes $55, and each ZAR4 contributes $25. The objective is to maximize total contribution. Formulate this problem as a linear program. Answer: Maximize contribution = 125 ZAR3 + 55 ZAR2ax + 25 ZAR4 Subject to 6 ZAR3 + 3 ZAR2ax + 1 ZAR4 ≤ 9,000 255 ZAR3 + 120 ZAR2ax + 60 ZAR4 ≤ 100,000 ZAR3 ≤ 30 all variables ≥ 0 Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.6 Formulate production-mix, diet, and labor scheduling problems AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 8) A feedlot is trying to decide on the lowest cost mix that will still provide adequate nutrition for its cattle. Suppose that the numbers in the chart represent the number of grams of ingredient per 100 grams of feed and that the cost of Feed X is $5/100grams, Feed Y is $3/100 grams, and Feed X is $8/100 grams. Each cow will need 50 grams of A per day, 20 grams of B, 30 grams of C, and 10 grams of D. The feedlot can get no more than 200 grams per day per cow of any of the feed types. Formulate the problem as a linear program. Ingredient A B C D

X 10 30 40 0

Y 15 10 0 20

Z 5 20 20 30

Answer: Let X, Y, Z be number of grams of each respective ingredient per 100 grams of feed Minimize cost = .05X + .03Y + .08Z Subject to: .1X + .15Y + .05Z ≥ 50 .3X + .1Y + .2Z ≥ 20 .4X + .2Z ≥ 30 .2Y+.3Z ≥10 X ≤ 200 Y ≤ 200 Z ≤ 200 all variables ≥ 0 Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.6 Formulate production-mix, diet, and labor scheduling problems AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 33 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

9) Based on the number of meals sold per day, Mr. Parker, the food service director at Woodland College, has determined that the following number of workers is needed for each day of the week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5 7 9 8 10 9 5 Assume each worker will work consecutively for 5 days followed by 2 days off. Formulate the problem as an LP for Mr. Parker to minimize the total number of workers that must be hired. Answer: Let S1 be the number of workers working from Monday to Friday, S2 from Tuesday to Saturday, …, and S7 from Sunday to Thursday.

Minimize number of workers hired = S1 + S2 + S3 + S4 + S5 + S6 + S7 Subject to S1 + S4 + S5 + S6 + S7 ≥ 5 S1 + S2 + S5 + S6 + S7 ≥ 7 S1 + S2 + S3 + S6 + S7 ≥ 9 S1 + S2 + S3 + S4 + S7 ≥ 8 S1 + S2 + S3 + S4 + S5 ≥ 10 S2 + S3 + S4 + S5 + S6 ≥ 9 S3 + S4 + S5 + S6 + S7 ≥ 5 all variables ≥ 0 Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.6 Formulate production-mix, diet, and labor scheduling problems AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 8

The Simplex Method of LP

1) Constraints are needed to solve linear programming problems by hand, but not by computer. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) Which of the following is an algorithm for solving linear programming problems of all sizes? A) duplex method B) multiplex method C) shadow price method D) simplex method E) decision tree method Answer: D Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) An algorithm that is commonly used to find the optimal solution to linear programming problems in which the corner points are examined in a methodical fashion is known as the ________. Answer: simplex method Diff: 1 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) What is the simplex method? Answer: The simplex method is an algorithm for solving linear programming problems of all sizes in which the corner points are examined in a methodical fashion. Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 9

Integer and Binary Variables

1) Binary variables can only take on the values of 0 or 1. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) Computer software provides a simple way to guarantee only integer solutions to linear programming problems. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) If we wish to ensure that decision variable values in a linear program are integers rather than fractions, the generally accepted practice is to round the solutions to the nearest integer values. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) The main disadvantage of introducing constraints into a linear program that enforce some or all of the decision variables to be either integer or binary is that: A) the programs may take longer to solve. B) the solutions will no longer be optimal. C) Excel can no longer be used to solve the program. D) the constraints are difficult to formulate. E) we cannot have "yes-or-no" decisions in the linear program. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

5) Capital Co. is considering 5 different projects. Define Xi as a binary variable that equals 1 if project i is undertaken and 0 otherwise, for i = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Which of the following represents the constraint(s) stating that projects 2, 3, and 4 cannot all three be undertaken simultaneously? A) X2 + X3 + X4 ≤ 3 B) X1 + X2 + X3 + X4 + X5 ≤ 3 C) X2 + X3 + X4 ≤ 1 D) X2 + X3 + X4 ≤ 2 E) X2 + X3 ≤ 1 and X3 + X4 ≤ 1 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 6) Riker Co. is considering which of 4 different projects to undertake in order to maximize its net present value (NPV). Define Xi as a binary variable that equals 1 if project i is undertaken and 0 otherwise, for i = 1, 2, 3, 4. The NPV and required capital (in millions) for each project are listed below. Project Net Present Value Capital Required 1 60 7 2 50 10 3 40 6 4 20 3 Which of the following represents the constraint(s) stating that project 1 must be undertaken and at least one of the other projects must be undertaken? A) X1 + X2 ≤ 1, and X1 + X3 ≤ 1, and X1 + X4 ≤ 1 B) X1 ≥1, and X2 + X3 + X4 ≥ 1 C) X1 + X2 ≥ 1, and X1 + X3 ≥ 1, and X1 + X4 ≥ 1 D) X1 ≥ 1, and X2 + X3 + X4 ≤ 3 E) X1 + X2 + X3 + X4 ≥2 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

7) Riker Co. is considering which of 4 different projects to undertake in order to maximize its net present value (NPV). Define Xi as a binary variable that equals 1 if project i is undertaken and 0 otherwise, for i = 1, 2, 3, 4. The NPV and required capital (in millions) for each project are listed below. Project Net Present Value Capital Required 1 60 7 2 50 10 3 40 6 4 20 3 What is the proper objective function? A) Max X1 + X2 + X3 + X4 B) Min 60X1 + 50X2 + 40X3 + 20X4 C) Max 60X1 + 50X2 + 40X3 + 20X4 D) Max 7X1 + 10X2 + 6X3 + 3X4 E) Max 170(X1 + X2 + X3 + X4) Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

8) Data Corp. is considering which of 4 different projects to undertake in order to maximize its net present value (NPV). Define Xi as a binary variable that equals 1 if project i is undertaken and 0 otherwise, for i = 1, 2, 3, 4. The NPV and required capital (in millions) for each project are listed below. Project Net Present Value Capital Required 1 40 9 2 80 13 3 10 3 4 90 8 Which of the following represents the constraint stating that project 2 can be undertaken only if project 3 is undertaken? A) X2 + X3 ≤ 1 B) X2 - X3 ≤ 0 C) X3 - X2 ≤ 0 D) X2 - X3 ≤ 1 E) X3 - X2 ≤ 1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 9) ________ variables allow us to introduce "yes-or-no" decisions into our linear programs and to introduce special logical conditions. Answer: Binary Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 10) Using Excel's Solver, integer and binary constraints can be added by selecting the ________ and ________ options, respectively, in the Solver dialog box. Answer: int; bin Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

11) Describe how to incorporate fixed costs into a cost-minimizing linear program, where the fixed cost of using a machine is incurred if any products are produced on that machine. Answer: Introduce a binary variable for each machine. In the objective function, for each machine, separately add the fixed cost of the machine times its respective binary variable. Then add a constraint for each machine that has the form: Xi ≤ KiYi, where Xi is the number of units produced on machine i, Ki is the capacity of machine i, and Yi is the binary variable for machine i. Diff: 2 Objective: LO B.1 Formulate linear programming models, including an objective function and constraints Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Module C Transportation Models

Section 1

Transportation Modeling

1) The transportation model is an excellent tool for minimizing shipping costs among existing and new facility locations. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) The transportation model provides optimal solutions for shipping goods from several origins to several destinations. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply basic statistical process control (SPC) methods 3) The transportation model is a special class of decision tree modeling problems. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) A transportation problem requires exactly the same number of origins and destinations. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 5) The transportation model requires information about the fixed costs of source points. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 6) The purpose of the transportation approach for location analysis is to minimize the number of shipments. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

7) Which of the following is NOT needed in order to use the transportation model? A) the source points and their capacity B) the fixed costs of source points C) the destination points and their demand D) the cost of shipping one unit from each source to each destination E) All of these are needed. Answer: B Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 8) Which of the following is NOT information needed for a transportation problem? A) the cost of shipping one unit from each origin to each destination B) the set of destinations and the demand at each C) the set of origins and the demand at each origin D) the list of sources and the capacity at each E) None of these is needed. Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 9) The purpose of the transportation approach for location analysis is to minimize which of the following? A) total costs B) total variable costs C) total fixed costs D) total shipping costs E) the number of shipments Answer: D Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 10) The transportation method is a special case of the family of problems known as what? A) regression problems B) decision tree problems C) linear programming problems D) simulation problems E) statistical problems Answer: C Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 11) The elements of a transportation problem that supply goods are referred to as ________. Answer: origins; origin points, or sources Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

12) ________ finds the least-cost means of shipping supplies from several origins to several destinations. Answer: Transportation modeling Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 13) The transportation approach for location analysis minimizes ________. Answer: total shipping costs (or the cost of shipping products from a series of sources to a series of destinations) Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 14) The transportation method is a special case of the family of problems known as ________. Answer: linear programming problems Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 15) The three information needs of a transportation problem are the origin points and the capacity at each, the destination points and the demand at each, and ________. Answer: the cost of shipping one unit from each origin to each destination Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 16) What is transportation modeling? Answer: Transportation modeling finds the least-cost means of shipping supplies from several origins to several destinations. Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

17) A firm has established a distribution network for the supply of a raw material critical to its manufacturing. Currently, there are two origins for this raw material, which must be shipped to three manufacturing plants. The current network has the following characteristics:

The firm has identified two potential sites for a third raw material source; these are identified as Candidate A and Candidate B. From A, the costs to ship would be $9 to Plant 1, $10 to Plant 2, and $12 to Plant 3, respectively. From B, these costs would be $11, $14, and $8, respectively. The new source, wherever it is located, will have a capacity of 500 units. Set up this problem as two separate transportation matrices. (Do not solve the problem.) Answer: The setup requires two transportation problems, each with three sources.

Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 2

Developing an Initial Solution

1) Neither the northwest-corner rule nor the intuitive method considers shipping cost in making initial allocations. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) The intuitive method of generating an initial solution has different results for each problem solver because "intuition" varies from person to person. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) A feasible solution in transportation models is one in which all of the supply and demand constraints are satisfied. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) The northwest-corner rule will provide a feasible solution, but it does not guarantee an optimal initial solution to a transportation problem. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 5) Upon completion of the northwest-corner rule, which source-destination cell is guaranteed to be occupied? A) top-left B) top-right C) bottom-left D) bottom-right E) the cell with the lowest shipping cost (or at least one of them if there's a tie) Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 5 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

6) The initial solution to a transportation problem can be generated several ways, so long as: A) it minimizes cost. B) it ignores cost. C) all supply and demand conditions are satisfied. D) degeneracy does not exist. E) all cells are filled. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 7) The northwest-corner rule is best used: A) to minimize the total shipping cost from several origins to several destinations. B) to calculate whether a feasible solution is also an optimal solution. C) to calculate how much to transfer from one shipping route to another. D) to generate an initial feasible solution to a transportation problem. E) to resolve cases of degeneracy in transportation problems. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 8) For the problem data set below, what is the northwest-corner allocation to the cell Source 1 Destination 1?

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 6 5 6 60

Dest. 2 5 4 7 70

Dest. 3 7 5 5 70

SUPPLY 75 55 70 200\200

A) 0 B) 50 C) 60 D) 75 E) 30 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

9) For the problem data set below, what is the northwest-corner allocation to the cell Source 1 Destination 2?

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 6 5 6 60

Dest. 2 5 4 7 70

Dest. 3 7 5 5 70

SUPPLY 75 55 70 200\200

A) 0 B) 15 C) 25 D) 45 E) 5 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 10) For the problem data set below, what is the northwest-corner allocation to the cell Source 3 Destination 3?

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 6 5 6 60

Dest. 2 5 4 7 70

Dest. 3 7 5 5 70

SUPPLY 75 55 70 200\200

A) 0 B) 50 C) 20 D) 35 E) 70 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

11) For the problem data set below, what is cost of the initial feasible solution using the northwest-corner allocation rule?

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 6 5 6 60

Dest. 2 5 4 7 70

Dest. 3 7 5 5 70

SUPPLY 75 55 70 200\200

A) $1,005 B) $1,500 C) $2,000 D) $3500 E) $894 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 12) The northwest-corner rule's biggest flaw is that: A) it ignores costs. B) it cannot generate feasible solutions. C) it never generates ideal solutions. D) it ignores shipping time. E) it does not have a visualization capability. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

13) For the problem below, what is the quantity assigned to the cell Source 1-Destination 2 using the intuitive method for an initial feasible solution?

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 5 6 5 30

Dest. 2 2 4 6 40

Dest. 3 6 3 7 30

SUPPLY 35 30 35 100\100

A) 0 B) 5 C) 35 D) 45 E) 50 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 14) For the problem below, what is the quantity assigned to the cell Source 3-Destination 1 using the intuitive method for an initial feasible solution?

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 5 6 5 30

Dest. 2 2 4 6 40

Dest. 3 6 3 7 30

SUPPLY 35 30 35 100\100

A) 25 B) 30 C) 10 D) 45 E) 50 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

15) For the problem data set below, what is cost of the initial feasible solution using the intuitive lowest-cost approach?

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 5 6 5 30

Dest. 2 2 4 6 40

Dest. 3 6 3 7 30

SUPPLY 35 30 35 100\100

A) $275 B) $750 C) $200 D) $385 E) $340 Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 16) The main difference between the intuitive lowest-cost method and the northwest-corner rule is that: A) the intuitive lowest-cost method always generates a better solution. B) the northwest-corner rule is faster. C) the northwest-corner rule ignores cost. D) only the intuitive lowest-cost method generates an optimal solution. E) None of these is accurate. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 17) The ________ develops an initial feasible solution for a transportation model by starting at the upper left-hand cell of a table and systematically allocating units to shipping points. Answer: northwest-corner rule Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

18) The ________ method develops an initial feasible solution for a transportation model by making allocations based on lowest cost. Answer: intuitive lowest-cost Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 19) State, in order, the three steps in making an initial allocation with the northwest-corner rule. Answer: (1) Exhaust the supply (factor capacity) of each row before moving down to the next row. (2) Exhaust the demand (warehouse) requirements of each column before moving to the next column on the right. (3) Check to ensure that all supply and demand constraints are met. Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 20) What purpose does the northwest-corner rule serve? Answer: The northwest-corner is a procedure used with the transportation model that starts in the upper left-hand cell and systematically allocates units to shipping routes. Its purpose is to generate an initial feasible solution. Diff: 1 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

21) For the data below, construct an initial feasible solution using the northwest-corner rule.

Origin 1 Origin 2 Origin 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 12 19 8 60

Dest. 2 18 7 10 100

Dest. 3 9 30 14 80

Dest. 4 11 15 16 60

SUPPLY 100 50 150 300\300

Answer: Step 1: The smaller value at the intersection of S1 and D1 is 60. Assign 60 to S1D1, and rule out other cells in D1. The smaller value at the intersection of S1 and D2 is 40 (100 - 60); assign 40 to S1D2 and rule out other cells in S1. The smaller value at the intersection of S2 and D2 is 50; assign 50 to S2D2 and rule out other cells in S2. The smaller value at the intersection of S3 and D2 is 10; assign 10 to S3D2. The remaining assignments are 80 at S3D3 and 60 at S3D4. These actions are summarized in the table below.

Origin 1 Origin 2 Origin 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 60

Dest. 2 40 50 10 100

Dest. 3

Dest. 4

80 80

60 60

SUPPLY 100 50 150

Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.1 Develop an initial solution to a transportation model with the northwestcorner and intuitive lowest-cost methods AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

22) For the transportation problem below, construct an initial feasible solution using the intuitive method.

Answer: The lowest cost in the matrix is 7; assign 30 units to S2D2 and rule out all other cells in D2. Now the lowest cost in the table is 8; assign 50 units to S3D1 and rule out all other cells in S3. The smallest cost is now 9; assign 45 units to S1D3 and rule out all other S1. The remaining assignments are 60 units to S2D4, 30 units to S2D1, and 25 units to S2D3. These assignments are summarized in the table below.

Section 3

The Stepping-Stone Method

1) The stepping-stone method frequently achieves an optimal solution as soon as it calculates an initial feasible solution. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) When using the stepping-stone method, the improvement index for an unused cell equals the shipping cost associated with that cell. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) In a transportation minimization problem, the negative improvement index associated with a cell indicates that reallocating units away from that cell would decrease costs. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) When using the stepping-stone method, the closed path sometimes has the shape of a triangle as diagonal moves are permitted. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 5) When using the stepping-stone method for a minimization problem, the number of units that reallocates corresponds to the largest number found in the cells containing plus signs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 6) A transportation problem using the stepping-stone method has an optimal solution when all of the improvement indices have a negative value. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

7) In a minimization problem using the stepping-stone method, a negative improvement index in a cell indicates that the problem has no feasible solution. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 8) One difference in the stepping-stone method compared to the northwest-corner and intuitive methods is that the stepping-stone method guarantees an optimal solution. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 9) A transportation problem has a feasible solution when: A) all of the improvement indices are greater than or equal to zero. B) all demand and supply constraints are satisfied. C) the number of filled cells is one less than the number of rows plus the number of columns. D) all the squares are used. E) the solution yields the lowest possible cost. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 10) A transportation problem has an optimal solution when: A) all of the improvement indices are greater than or equal to zero. B) all demand and supply constraints are satisfied. C) the number of filled cells is one less than the number of rows plus the number of columns. D) all the squares are used. E) all origin-destination combinations have been made equally low in cost. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 11) In transportation model analysis, the stepping-stone method is used to: A) identify a dummy origin point. B) obtain an initial feasible solution. C) evaluate empty cells for possible degeneracy. D) balance supply and demand. E) evaluate empty cells for potential solution improvements. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 15 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

12) The total cost of the optimal solution to a transportation problem: A) is calculated by multiplying the total supply (including any dummy values) by the average cost of the cells. B) cannot be calculated from the information normally included in a transportation problem. C) can be calculated based only on the entries in the filled cells of the solution. D) can be calculated from the original northwest-corner solution. E) is found by multiplying the amounts in each cell by the cost for that cell for each row and then subtracting the products of the amounts in each cell times the cost of each cell for the columns. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 13) Consider the transportation problem and its optimal solution in the tables below. What is total shipping cost?

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 12 8 19 80

Dest. 2 7 18 10 60

Dest. 3 20 18 14 70

Dest. 4 SUPPLY 11 120 15 130 15 50 90 300\300

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 0 80 0 80

Dest. 2 60 0 0 60

Dest. 3 0 20 50 70

Dest. 4 SUPPLY 60 120 30 130 0 50 90 300\300

A) $3,230 B) $167 C) 300 units D) $2,870 E) $3,140 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

14) Consider the transportation problem and its optimal solution in the tables below. The cell Source 3 - Destination 3 is currently empty. What would be the change in the total shipping cost if the largest possible amount were shipped using that route, leaving all the supply and demand conditions unchanged?

A) 0 B) fifty units C) a decrease of $9 D) an increase of $450 E) an increase of $630 Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 15) In a minimization problem, a negative improvement index in a cell indicates that the: A) solution is optimal. B) total cost will increase if units are reallocated to that cell. C) current iteration is worse than the previous one. D) total cost will decrease if units are reallocated to that cell. E) problem has no feasible solution. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

16) In a minimization problem, a positive improvement index in a cell indicates that: A) the solution is optimal. B) the total cost will increase if units are reallocated to that cell. C) there is degeneracy. D) the total cost will decrease if units are reallocated to that cell. E) the problem has no feasible solution. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 17) Consider the transportation problem and its initial solution in the table below. What is the improvement index for the empty cell Source 1 - Destination 3?

A) 0 B) -14 C) -23 D) -70 E) 115 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

18) The stepping-stone method: A) is an alternative to using the northwest-corner rule. B) often involves tracing closed paths with a triangular shape. C) is used to identify the relevant costs in a transportation problem. D) is used to evaluate the cost effectiveness of shipping goods via transportation routes not currently in the solution. E) helps determine whether a solution is feasible or not. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 19) One difference in the stepping-stone method compared to the northwest-corner and intuitive methods is: A) the stepping-stone method never finds a feasible solution. B) the stepping-stone method ignores costs. C) the stepping-stone method ALWAYS finds a lower-cost solution. D) the stepping-stone method guarantees an optimal solution. E) the stepping-stone method does not consider factory capacities. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 20) A transportation problem has improvement indices of 5, 4, 0, and -3. Which of the following is always TRUE? A) The transportation model is at its ideal solution. B) The transportation model is at an infeasible solution. C) The total cost saved by changing one unit on the route with an improvement index of 5 would be $5. D) The transportation matrix has four empty squares. E) Both B and D. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

21) An improvement index indicates: A) whether a method other than the stepping-stone should be used. B) whether a method other than the northwest-corner rule should be used. C) how much total cost would increase or decrease if a single unit was reallocated to that cell. D) whether the transportation cost in the upper left-hand corner of a cell is optimal. E) how much total cost would increase or decrease if the largest possible quantity were reallocated to that cell. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 22) A firm has established a distribution network for the supply of a raw material critical to its manufacturing. Currently, there are two origins for this raw material, which must be shipped to three manufacturing plants. The current network has the following characteristics:

Raw Material Source 1 Raw Material Source 2 DEMAND

Dest. 1 6 4 500

Dest. 2 8 7 500

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 9 300 3 700 500 1500\1500

The firm has identified five potential sites for a third raw material source: Costs Candidate A Candidate B Candidate C Candidate D Candidate E

Dest. 1 7 12 13 12 6

Dest. 2 15 12 4 8 10

Dest. 3 6 5 10 8 11

The new source, wherever it is located, will have a capacity of 500 units. Solve with the transportation method. Which site should be selected? A) Candidate A B) Candidate B C) Candidate C D) Candidate D E) Candidate E Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

23) The ________ is an iterative technique for moving from an initial feasible solution to an optimal solution in the transportation method. Answer: stepping-stone method Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 24) What does the stepping-stone method do? Answer: The stepping-stone method is an iterative technique for moving from an initial feasible solution to an optimal solution in the transportation method. Diff: 2 25) What is the difference between a feasible solution and an optimal solution? Answer: A feasible solution, like in linear programming, is a possible problem solution that does not violate any constraints. It may or may not be optimal. The optimal solution provides the BEST solution that satisfies all of the constraints. Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 26) Consider the transportation problem in the data set and optimal solution below. Verify by hand or by calculator (show your work) the value of the total shipping cost. Costs Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 12 8 19 80

Dest. 2 18 7 10 30

Dest. 3 9 28 14 70

Dest. 4 SUPPLY 16 50 15 140 12 50 60 240\240

Shipments Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1

Dest. 2

Dest. 3 50

Dest. 4 SUPPLY 50 30 140 30 50 60 240\240

20 70

Answer: The value of the total shipping cost is $8(80) + $7(30) + $9(50) + $14(20) + $15(30) + $12(30) = $2,390 Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

27) Find the minimum cost shipping solution for the transportation problem data set in the table below. Provide a table of shipping quantities and the minimum value for the shipping cost. Costs Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Demand

Dest. 1 6 3 9 12 7 70

Dest. 2 10 8 6 11 8 50

Supply 20 30 15 30 25 120\120

Answer: (a) The optimal solution is shown in the solution below. (b) The minimum cost is $810. Shipments Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source Source 5 Col. Total Total Cost

Dest. 1 20 30

20 70 $810

Dest. 2

15 30 5 50

Row Total 20 30 15 30 25 120\120

Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

28) Consider the transportation data set for a minimization problem below.

(a) Calculate the initial solution using the northwest-corner rule. (b) Calculate improvement indices, iterate, and solve for the optimal shipping pattern. Answer: The initial solution and improvement indices appear in the first table below. The optimal solution appears in the second table. NWC Origin 1 Origin 2 Origin 3 Col. Total

Dest. 1 Ship 15 Add 1 Save 3 15

Dest. 2 Ship 15 Ship 35 Add 2 50

Dest. 3 Save 5 Ship 5 Ship 20 25

Row Total 30 40 20 90 \ 90

Shipments Origin 1 Origin 2 Origin 3 Col. Total Total Cost

Dest. 1 0 0 15 15 $255

Dest. 2 5 40 5 50

Dest. 3 25 0 0 25

Row Total 30 40 20 90 \ 90

Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

29) The Shamrock Transportation Company has four terminals: A, B, C, and D. At the start of a particular day, there are 8, 8, 6, and 3 tractors available at those terminals, respectively. During the previous night, trailers were loaded at plants R, S, T, and U. The number of trailers at each plant is 2, 12, 5, and 6, respectively. The company dispatcher has determined the distances between each terminal and each plant, as follows. How many tractors should be dispatched from each terminal to each plant in order to minimize the total number of miles traveled?

Answer: The optimal solution from Excel OM is in the table below. Shipments Origin 1 Origin 2 Origin 3 Origin 4 Col. Total Total Cost

Dest 1 2 0 0 0 2 677

Dest 2 0 6 6 0 12

Dest 3 5 0 0 0 5

Dest 4 1 2 0 3 6

Row Total 8 8 6 3 25 \ 25

Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

30) Find the minimum cost solution for the transportation problem detailed in the table below. Costs Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 18 10 9 40

Dest. 2 20 14 17 30

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 5 55 12 30 8 65 80 150\150

Before your solution can be implemented, you discover that the combination Source 2 Destination 2 is unavailable, due to political turmoil in the country where Source 2 is located. Solve the revised problem. How much is cost increased by this complication? Answer: The first solution is in the first table; cost of this solution is $1,255. Shipments Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1

Dest. 2 30

40 40

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 55 55 30 25 65 80 150\150

The revision is accomplished by assigning the prohibited cell a very high cost, such as $1,000. This solution appears in the second table; its cost is $1,375. The increase in cost is $120.

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1

Dest. 2

30 10 40

30 30

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 55 55 30 25 65 80 150\150

Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

31) A firm has established a distribution network for the supply of a raw material critical to its manufacturing. Currently, there are two origins for this raw material, which must be shipped to three manufacturing plants. The current network has the following characteristics: Dest. 1 Raw Material Source 1 6 Raw Material Source 2 4 DEMAND 500

Dest. 2 8 7 500

Dest. 3 9 3 500

SUPPLY 300 700 1500\1500

The firm has identified two potential sites for a third raw material source; these are identified as Candidate A and Candidate B. From A, the costs to ship would be $9 to Plant 1, $11 to Plant 2, and $10 to Plant 3. From B, these costs would be $12, $14, and $7. The new source, wherever it is located, will have a capacity of 500 units. Solve with the transportation method. Which site should be selected?

Answer: This problem requires two transportation problems, each with three sources. Costs Raw Material Source 1 Raw Material Source 2 Candidate A DEMAND

Dest. 1 6 4 9 500

Dest. 2 8 7 11 500

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 9 300 3 700 10 500 500 1500\1500

Costs Raw Material Source 1 Raw Material Source 2 Candidate B DEMAND

Dest. 1 6 4 12 500

Dest. 2 8 7 14 500

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 9 300 3 700 7 500 500 1500\1500

The solutions to these problems appear in the tables below. Shipments Raw Material Source 1 Raw Material Source 2 Candidate A DEMAND Total Cost = $9,600

Dest. 1 300 200

Shipments Raw Material Source 1 Raw Material Source 2 Candidate B DEMAND Total Cost = $9,300

Dest. 1

500

Dest. 2

500 500

500

Dest. 2 300 200

500

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 300 500 700 500 500 1500\1500

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 300 700 500 500 500 1500\1500

Candidate B should be selected. Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Section 4

Special Issues in Modeling

1) Degeneracy in a transportation problem is when no closed path exists for evaluating an unused cell. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 2) A transportation problem with a total supply of 500 and a total demand of 400 will have an optimal solution that leaves 100 units of supply unused. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.3 Balance a transportation problem Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 3) A transportation problem with 5 sources and 4 destinations will have an optimal solution that uses 9 of the 20 possible routes. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 4) To handle degeneracy, we must artificially create an occupied cell. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 5) Degeneracy occurs when the number of occupied squares is bigger than the number of rows plus the number of columns minus one. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 6) If demand exceeds supply in a transportation problem, the problem must be balanced by adding a dummy destination with additional supply. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.3 Balance a transportation problem Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

7) A transportation problem has two origins: A can supply 20 units and B can supply 50 units. This problem has two destinations: C requires 25 units and D requires 35 units. Which of the following is TRUE? A) The problem will require a dummy demand with a capacity of 10 units. B) The problem is unbalanced and cannot be solved by the transportation method. C) The problem will require a dummy supply with a capacity of 10 units. D) Destinations C and D must each receive 5 units more than they require. E) None of these is true. Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO C.3 Balance a transportation problem AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 8) When the number of shipments in a feasible solution is less than the number of rows plus the number of columns minus one: A) the solution is optimal. B) a dummy source must be created. C) a dummy destination must be created. D) there is degeneracy, and an artificial allocation must be created. E) the closed path has a triangular shape. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 9) In a transportation problem, degeneracy means that: A) the problem was improperly constructed, and it must be reformulated. B) the assumptions of the transportation model have not been met. C) the number of filled cells is too small to allow the calculation of improvement indices. D) the total supply and the total demand are unbalanced. E) the number of origins is not equal to the number of destinations. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

10) A transportation problem has 10 origins and 9 destinations. The optimal solution of this problem will fill no more than ________ cells with quantities to be shipped. A) 20 B) 13 C) 14 D) 18 E) Cannot be calculated without knowing the supply and demand totals. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 11) A transportation problem has 4 origins and 5 destinations. The optimal solution of this problem will fill no more than ________ cells with quantities to be shipped. A) 5 B) 6 C) 8 D) 20 E) All cells will be occupied. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 12) A transportation problem has 100 origins and 99 destinations. The optimal solution of this problem will fill no more than ________ of cells with quantities to be shipped. A) one-half of one percent B) five percent C) two percent D) twenty-five percent E) All cells will be occupied. Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

13) Total demand for a transportation model is 25 while total supply is 20. Which of the following should be included? A) a dummy source of 20 units B) a dummy destination of 5 units C) a dummy source of 5 units D) a dummy destination of 20 units E) a dummy destination of 45 units Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.3 Balance a transportation problem Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 14) Suppose the solution for a transportation model fills 5 cells with quantities to be shipped. Which of the following combinations of sources and destinations would be degenerate? A) 2 sources, 4 destinations B) 3 sources, 3 destinations C) 4 sources, 2 destinations D) 5 sources, 2 destination E) None of these are degenerate. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 15) A transportation model fills one-half of its cells under the non-degenerate optimal solution. Which of the following most closely describes the number of sources compared to the number of destinations? A) 1 to 1 B) 2 to 2 C) 3 to 3 D) 4 to 3 E) 4 to 4 Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

16) Which of the following combinations of sources and destinations would fill no more than 25% of cells with quantities to be shipped for the optimal solution? A) 1 to 1 B) 1 to 4 C) 4 to 1 D) 8 to 7 E) 5 to 15 Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 17) A transportation problem that has more units supplied than demanded will require a(n) ________ to balance the problem. Answer: dummy destination Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.3 Balance a transportation problem Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 18) ________ is an occurrence in transportation problems when too few shipping routes are being used to allow calculation of improvement indices. Answer: Degeneracy Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 19) The number of routes filled by a solution to a transportation problem is no larger than ________. Answer: the sum of columns plus rows minus one Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 20) When does degeneracy occur in a transportation model? Answer: Degeneracy occurs when the number of occupied cells is less than the number of rows plus the number of columns minus one. Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 21) When is it necessary to add dummy sources or destinations to a transportation problem? Answer: It is necessary to add dummy sources when the total demand is greater than the total supply. A dummy destination would be required when total supply exceeds total demand. Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.3 Balance a transportation problem Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 32 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

22) The larger a transportation problem (that is, as the problem has more rows and more columns), the smaller the fraction of all possible routes that will be filled in a solved problem. Explain. Answer: The number of filled cells in a solved transportation problem is rows plus columns minus one. For a problem with three origins and four destinations, the number of filled cells will be no more than 3 + 4 - 1 = 6, which is 6/12 or one-half of all 3 × 4 = 12 possible routes. If a problem has six origins and eight destinations, the number of filled cells will be no more than 6 + 8 - 1 = 13, which is 13/48 of all 6 × 8 = 48 possible routes. There are four times as many routes, but the number of filled cells barely doubles. In general, (R + C - 1) / R × C falls as R and/or C rise. Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 23) A transportation problem has 7 origins and 11 destinations. How many possible routes are there for this problem? What is the maximum number of routes that will be used in the optimal solution? Answer: The number of possible routes equals origins times destinations, or 7(11) = 77. The number of filled cells (routes used) in the solution is no more than origins plus destinations minus one, or 7 + 11 - 1 = 17. Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 24) A transportation problem has 15 origins and 30 destinations. How many possible routes are there for this problem? What is the maximum number of routes that will be used in the optimal solution? Answer: The number of possible routes is origins times destinations, or 15(30) = 450. The number of filled cells (routes used) in the solution is no more than origins plus destinations minus one, or 15 + 30 - 1 = 44. Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 25) A transportation model's optimal solution uses no more than 8% of cells and has 100 sources. Find the number of destinations. Answer: First develop equations for the number of used cells and the total number of cells. Then use the ratio given to solve for the number of destinations, assigned as variable X below. 99 + X= max number of cells used, 100X = total number of cells, (99 + X)/100X = .08 Thus X = 14.14, rounded up to 15 so as not to exceed 8%. Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 33 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

26) Given the following feasible solution, determine if the problem is degenerate and then find the optimal solution and its cost. Assume that capacity for source A is 10 and 30 for source B. Destination A demands 10 units while destination B demands 30 units. Cost of shipping per unit is given as AA ($4), AB ($1), BA ($3), and BB ($2).

Source A Source B

Destination A 10

Destination B 30

Answer: The number of cells used should be 4 - 1 = 3, however only 2 cells are used. Thus, the problem is degenerate. Students may then place a zero in either empty cell and proceed with the stepping-stone method to find an optimal solution of: Destination A Source A Source B

Destination B 10 20

This solution has a total cost of 10×3 + 10×1 + 20×2 = $80 (compared to $100 from the initial solution). Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 27) Source A has capacity of 15, Source B has capacity of 30, Destination 1 has demand of 5 and Destination 2 has demand of 20. Fill in the following table with the correct initial solution for a northwest-corner method approach. Destination 1 Destination 2 Source A Source B Answer: Destination 1 Destination 2 Source A Source B

Dummy Destination

10 10

Students should realize the need for a dummy destination with a demand of 20, however, space should be left on the chart to place a dummy source so that students must make the distinction. Diff: 2 Objective: LO C.3 Balance a transportation problem AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 34 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

28) A transportation model uses no more than 10% of its cells. If the number of destinations is 200, determine the number of sources in the model. Answer: Number of cells is 200X, number of used cells is 199 + X, where X is the number of sources. Solving (199 + x)/(200X) = .10 yields X = 10.47, rounded up to 11 so as not to exceed 10%. Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming 29) A transportation model uses at least 10 sources and 100 destinations. If the ratio of sources to destinations remains constant, does the maximum % of cells used by the optimum solution remain constant? Why or why not? Answer: Students should approach this problem in one of two ways. The first is to simply check values such as (10, 100) and (20, 200). The % of cells for each of these are 10.9% and 5.5%. Thus, the maximum % of cells used by the optimum solution does not remain constant. For a complete answer, students should solve for the % of cells used and analyze this function. Setting X as the number of sources, the number of destinations becomes 10X. Thus, the maximum number of cells used is 11X - 1 while the maximum number of cells is 10X2. Thus, the % utilization is 100 × (11X - 1)/(10X2) or 110X - 10/X2. Since this function is not constant for values of X greater than 10 (at least 10 sources from the given information) the maximum % of cells involved in the optimum solution is not constant for a constant ratio of sources to destinations. Students may also notice that the limit of the function is 0 as X approaches infinity, yielding insight that as the number of sources and destinations increase, even when increases are proportional, the maximum number of cells used for the optimum solution declines. Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.4 Deal with a problem that has degeneracy AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

30) Find the minimum cost solution for the transportation problem detailed in the table below. Explain carefully the meaning of any quantity in a "dummy" row or column. Costs Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Dummy DEMAND

Dest. 1 30 10 11 0 40

Dest. 2 12 20 18 0 60

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 5 20 15 30 25 75 0 25 50 150\150

Answer: The optimum solution, which costs $1620, appears in the solution below. A dummy source row was added since total supply was less than total demand. Twenty-five units are shipped from Dummy to Destination 2. This means that Destination 2 does not receive 25 units that it demanded. The dummy row can be interpreted as unfilled demand, or shortfall. Shipments Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Dummy DEMAND

Dest. 1

Dest. 2

35 25 60

Dest. 3 SUPPLY 20 20 30 30 75 25 50 150\150

Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

31) A manufacturer of semiconductor "wafers" has been attempting to convert its operations to practices more in keeping with JIT principles. The firm is now paying much more attention to the transit time between one processing stage and the next. The plant has a somewhat haphazard pattern of machine locations, partly because the machines were purchased and installed at different times, partly from a shortage of floor space, and partly from previous experiments with work cells. The bottom line is this: there are four machines that perform a certain processing phase, and three machines that perform the next phase. All units of a large class of wafers go through these two phases. The table below displays the transit time, in minutes, from each machine of the first phase to each machine of the second. Machine 3 is not really 100 minutes away from machine B; the company has prohibited that combination because of quality problems associated with that specific pairing. Supply and demand quantities are in wafers processed per week. Develop a transit time minimizing solution for this firm. What is the total transit time of this solution? Which machines are fully utilized? Which machines have some capacity unused or requirements unfilled? Was the prohibition on the 3-B combination honored?

Answer: The solution appears in the software-generated table below. A dummy Phase 1 machine has been added because there is not perfect balance in the capacities of these two phases. The "cost" of this solution is a total transit time of 13,000 minutes per week. The destination phase Machine C required 1500 wafers, but got only 1000. All other machines in both phases are fully utilized. Yes, the quantity transferred from machine 3 to machine B is zero.

Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

32) Find the minimum-cost solution for the transportation problem detailed in the table below. Explain carefully the meaning of any quantity in a "dummy" row or column. Costs Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1 30 10 11 40

Dest. 2 12 20 18 40

Dest. 3 5 15 25 50

Dummy 0 0 0 20

SUPPLY 45 30 75 150\150

Answer: The optimum solution, which costs $1,435, appears in the solution below. A dummy destination column was added because total supply was less than total demand. Twenty units are shipped from Source 3 to Dummy. This means that Source 3 does not ship 20 units of its capacity. The dummy column can be interpreted as oversupply. Shipments Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 DEMAND

Dest. 1

Dest. 2

25 15 40

40 40

Dest. 3 45 5 50

Dummy

20 20

SUPPLY 45 30 75 150\150

Diff: 3 Objective: LO C.2 Solve a problem with the stepping-stone method AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply the basic concepts of linear programming

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Module D Waiting-Line Models

Section 1

Queuing Theory

1) Waiting-line models are used mainly in manufacturing systems to schedule and balance lines and have very limited applications in service settings. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 2) Study of waiting-line models helps operations managers better understand: A) service systems such as bank teller stations. B) maintenance activities that might repair broken machinery. C) shop-floor control activities. D) service systems such as amusement park rides. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 3) Which of the following is NOT a common queuing situation? A) grocery shoppers being served by checkout clerks B) commuters slowing or stopping at toll plazas to pay highway tolls C) machinery waiting to be repaired or maintained D) parcel delivery truck following its computer-generated route E) patients in a health clinic waiting to see one of several doctors Answer: D Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 4) A waiting line or ________ is where items or people are in a line awaiting service; ________ is a body of knowledge about waiting lines. Answer: queue; queuing theory Diff: 1 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

Section 2

Characteristics of a Waiting-Line System

1) The two characteristics of the waiting line itself are the quality of the servers and the population size being served. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 2) The three major characteristics for the input source in a waiting-line system include: the size of the arrival population, the behavior of arrivals, and the statistical distribution of arrivals. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 3) A copy center has five machines that serve many customers throughout the day. The waiting line for copy service has a finite population, while the waiting line for copier maintenance has an infinite population. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 4) In queuing problems, arrival rates are generally described by the negative exponential probability distribution. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 5) Balk and renege are elements of behavior of arrivals. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 6) Shoppers arriving at a supermarket represent an example of a finite arrival population. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

7) In queuing problems, the term renege refers to the fact that some customers refuse to join the queue because it is too long. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 8) A waiting-line system with one waiting line and three sequential processing stages is a multiple-server, single-phase system. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 9) An automated car wash with only one car wash option is an example of a waiting line system with constant service time. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 10) LIFS (last-in, first-served) is common when material is stacked or piled so that items on top are used first. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 11) A bank office with five tellers, each with a separate line of customers, exhibits the characteristics of a multiphase queuing system. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 12) In the analysis of queuing models, the negative exponential distribution often describes arrival rates, while service times are often described by the Poisson distribution. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

13) The common measures of a queuing system's performance include average time each customer spends in the system and the probability that the service system will be idle. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 14) In queuing problems, which of the following probability distributions is typically used to describe the number of arrivals per unit of time? A) binomial B) normal C) Poisson D) exponential E) lognormal Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 15) In queuing problems, which of the following probability distributions is typically used to describe the time to perform the service? A) binomial B) normal C) Poisson D) negative exponential E) lognormal Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 16) The common measures of a queuing system's performance include: A) probability that the service facility will be idle, average queue length, and probability that the waiting time will exceed a specified duration. B) average time each customer spends in the system, probability that the service system will be idle, and average time each customer spends in the queue. C) average queue length, maximum time a customer may spend in the queue, and the utilization factor for the system. D) average time each customer spends in the system, maximum queue length, and probability of a specific number of customers in the system. E) maximum queue length, maximum time a customer may spend in the queue, and average queue length. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 4 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

17) The shopper who says to himself, "I've waited too long in this line. I don't really need to buy this product today," and leaves the store is an illustration of which element of arrival behavior? A) random arrival B) renege C) random departure D) balk E) frustration Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 18) A waiting line, or queuing, system has three parts, which are: A) distribution of arrival times, discipline while waiting, and distribution of service times. B) arrival rate, service rate, and utilization rate. C) arrival discipline, queue discipline, and service sequencing. D) arrivals or inputs, queue discipline or the waiting line itself, and the service facility. E) sequencing policy, penalty for reneging, and expediting of arrivals. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 19) The source population is considered to be either ________ in its size. A) finite or infinite B) fixed or variable C) known or unknown D) random or scheduled E) small or large Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 20) The potential restaurant customer who says to her friend, "The line looks too long; let's eat somewhere else," is an illustration of which element of arrival behavior? A) first-in, first-out B) balk C) renege D) random departure E) frustration Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

21) Arrivals or inputs to a waiting-line system have characteristics that include: A) population size. B) population behavior. C) population's statistical distribution. D) A and C. E) A, B, and C. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 22) Which part of a waiting line has characteristics that involve a statistical distribution? A) arrivals or inputs B) the waiting line itself C) the service facility D) A and C E) A, B, and C Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 23) Which of the following is an example of a finite arrival population? A) copy machines in a copying shop that break down B) students at a large university registering for classes C) shoppers arriving at a supermarket D) cars arriving at a suburban car wash E) all of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 24) Which of the following represents a customer who reneged due to the waiting line? A) A husband and wife decide to eat out instead after seeing the movie ticket line. B) A car drives past the first fast-food restaurant on Hamburger Row because the drive-through was full. C) A Black Friday shopper skipped one store because the line went around the building. D) A student ordered pizza online because the phone line was busy. E) A customer at a gas station went inside to buy a soda, but after waiting in line for a minute left the soda behind and went outside empty-handed. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

25) Which of the following represents an unlimited queue? A) drive-through lane at a fast-food restaurant B) small barbershop with only 5 chairs for waiting customers C) toll booth serving automobiles on an interstate D) faculty office with limited seating during office hours E) restaurant with no outside seating and limited capacity due to fire department restrictions Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 26) Which of the following is most likely to violate a FIFO queue? A) supermarket with no express lanes B) car repair garage C) emergency room D) fast-food restaurant E) All of these are equally likely to violate a FIFO queue. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 27) A college registrar's office requires you to first visit with one of three advisors and then with one of two financial professionals. This system is best described as which of the following? A) single-server, single-phase system B) single-server, multiphase system C) multiple-server, single-phase system D) multiple-server, multiphase system E) multiple-server, cross-phase system Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 28) An airline ticket counter, with several agents for one line of customers, is an example of which of the following? A) single-server, single-phase system B) single-server, multiphase system C) multiple-server, single-phase system D) multiple-server, multiphase system E) cross-server, single-phase system Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

29) A concert hall, employing both ticket takers and ushers to seat patrons, behaves typically as which of the following? A) multiple-server, single-phase system B) multiple-server, multiphase system C) single-server, single-phase system D) single-server, multiphase system E) multiple-server, cross-phase system Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 30) A McDonald's single-lane drive-through that has one window for making the payment and a second window for receiving the food behaves most like which of the following? A) single-server, single-phase system B) single-server, multiphase system C) multiple-server, single-phase system D) multiple-server, multiphase system E) single-server, sequential-phase system Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 31) The sign at the bank that reads, "Wait here for the first available teller," suggests the use of a ________ waiting line system. A) dynamic-server, single-phase B) random-server, single-phase C) single-server, multiphase D) multiple-server, single-phase E) multiple-server, multiphase Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

32) A large discount store and supermarket has a hair styling salon on its premises. The salon has several operators. Salon customers can shop in other parts of the store until their name is called for salon service, at which time the customer will be served by the next available stylist. This scenario provides an example of which of the following? A) multiple-server, limited queue length B) single-server, multiphase, limited queue length C) multiple-server, unlimited queue length D) multiple single-server systems, limited queue length E) single-server, unlimited queue length Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 33) A system in which the customer receives service from only one station and then exits the system is which of the following? A) a single-phase system B) a single-channel system C) a multiple channel system D) a multiphase system E) a limited-access system Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 34) Which of the following is a measure of queue performance? A) utilization factor for the system B) average queue length C) probability of a specific number of customers in the system D) average waiting time in the line E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

35) Which of the following is most likely to be served in a last-in, first-served (LIFS) queue discipline? A) customers checking out at a grocery store B) the in-basket on a manager's desk C) patients entering a hospital emergency room D) patrons waiting to be seated in a casual-dining restaurant E) customers waiting to see a bank teller Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 36) Which of the following is NOT a measure of a queue's performance? A) average time spent in the queue B) average queue length C) probability that the service facility will be idle D) utilization factor for the system E) All of these are performance measures. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 37) Suppose that, on average, 5 customers arrive each minute in a Poisson distribution. What is the probability that two customers will arrive in a particular minute? A) 0.500 B) 0.147 C) 0.018 D) 0.084 E) 0.195 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

38) Suppose that, on average, 4 customers arrive each minute in a Poisson distribution. P(x) is the probability of x arrivals. Which of the following is TRUE? A) P(3) = P(4) B) P(0) = 0 C) P(1) = 0.007 D) P(2) > P(5) E) P(0) = P(1) Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 39) A(n) ________ is a discrete probability distribution that often describes the arrival rate in queuing theory. Answer: Poisson distribution Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 40) A(n) ________ occurs when an arrival refuses to enter a waiting line; a(n) ________ occurs when an arrival joins a waiting line, then leaves it before being served. Answer: balk; renege Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 41) Of the three types of queue discipline, only ________ is assumed by the four primary waiting line models. Answer: FIFO or FIFS or first-in, first-out or first-in, first-served Diff: 2 42) A(n) ________ queuing system has one line and one server. Answer: single-server Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 43) A(n) ________ queuing system has one waiting line, but several servers; a(n) ________ queuing system is one in which the customer receives services from several stations before exiting the system. Answer: multiple-server; multiphase Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

44) A(n) ________ queuing system is one in which the customer receives service from only one station and then exits the system. Answer: single-phase Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 45) The ________ probability distribution is a continuous probability distribution often used to describe the service time in a queuing system. Answer: negative exponential Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 46) Provide an example of a limited or finite population for a queue. Answer: Answers will vary, but the textbook provides copiers at a copying shop in terms of breakdowns and repair. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 47) What does it mean to have a patient customer in a waiting line? Answer: A patient customer is one who waits in the queue until he or she has been served, and exits the system normally. A patient customer does not balk or renege or switch between lines. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 48) Describe the difference between FIFO and LIFO queue disciplines. Answer: FIFO (first-in, first-out) serves first the customer who entered earliest and who has been in line longest; LIFO serves first the customer who entered most recently. FIFO exhibits a fairness to people waiting; LIFO is something like an in-basket on a desk, where the top piece of paper was the last entered, but the first to be serviced. Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 49) What are the components in a waiting-line system? Answer: The components of a waiting-line system are (1) the arrivals or inputs to the system; (2) the queue discipline, or the waiting line itself; and (3) the service facility. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

50) Identify the seven major measures of a queue system's performance. Answer: • The average time each customer or object spends in the queue • The average length of the queue • The average time each customer spends in the system (waiting time plus service time) • The average number of customers in the system • The probability that the service facility will be idle • The utilization factor for the system • The probability of a specific number of customers in the system Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 51) Suppose that 2 customers arrive on average each minute in a Poisson distribution. Is it more likely that 1 customer or 0 customers will arrive each minute? Answer: P(0) = P(1) =

= .135

= .271

Thus, it is more likely that 1 customer will arrive each minute. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

Section 3

Queuing Costs

1) As the service level decreases, the cost of waiting time also decreases. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.3 Conduct a cost analysis for a waiting line Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 2) The study of waiting lines calculates the cost of providing good service but does not value the cost of customers' waiting time. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.3 Conduct a cost analysis for a waiting line Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 3) Which of the following occurs as the level of service decreases? A) Cost of waiting time decreases, and cost of providing service decreases. B) Cost of waiting time decreases, and cost of providing service increases. C) Cost of waiting time increases, and cost of providing service decreases. D) Cost of waiting time increases, and cost of providing service increases. E) Cost of waiting time first decreases, then increases; while cost of providing service decreases. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.3 Conduct a cost analysis for a waiting line Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 4) As the service level increases, the cost of waiting time ________. Answer: decreases Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.3 Conduct a cost analysis for a waiting line Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 5) What costs are present in waiting line analysis? How do these costs vary with the level of service? Answer: The costs are the cost of providing service, and the cost of waiting time. The cost of providing service rises in a linear fashion with increases in the service level. The cost of waiting time decreases in a nonlinear fashion as the service level increases. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.3 Conduct a cost analysis for a waiting line Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

Section 4

The Variety of Queuing Models

1) A waiting line system with a single server and a single phase with Poisson arrival rate and exponential service times can be represented by the designation M/M/S. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 2) In the M/M/1 waiting line model with an arrival rate of 3 per hour and a service rate of 6 per hour, the utilization factor for the system is approximately 0.50. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 3) The greater the margin by which the arrival rate exceeds the service rate, the worse the performance of the waiting line. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 4) An M/M/1 model and an M/D/1 model each have an arrival rate of 1 per minute and a service rate of 3 per minute; the average queue length of the M/D/1 will be twice that of the M/M/1. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.5 Apply the constant-service-time model equations Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 5) A finite population waiting line model is also called M/M/1 with finite source. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO D.6 Perform a finite-population model analysis AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 6) In the finite population waiting line model, the average length of the queue is calculated from the probability the system is empty. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.6 Perform a finite-population model analysis Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

7) A waiting line meeting the assumptions of M/M/1 has an average time between arrivals of 10 minutes, and it services items on an average of 5 minutes each. What is the utilization factor? A) 0.25 B) 0.33 C) 0.50 D) 0.67 E) 1.50 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 8) A waiting line model meeting the assumptions of M/M/1 has an arrival rate of 4 per hour and a service rate of 6 per hour. What is the utilization factor for the system? A) 0.25 B) 0.33 C) 0.50 D) 0.67 E) 2.00 Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 9) Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Model A or M/M/1 system? A) exponential service time pattern B) single number of servers C) multiple phases D) Poisson arrival rate pattern E) FIFO queue discipline Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

10) Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Model B or M/M/S system? A) unlimited population size B) single server C) exponential service time pattern D) single phase E) Poisson arrival rate pattern Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.4 Apply the multiple-server queuing model formulas Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 11) Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Model C or M/D/1 system? A) single server B) single phase C) Poisson arrival rate pattern D) exponential service time pattern E) unlimited population size Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.5 Apply the constant-service-time model equations Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 12) In the basic queuing model (M/D/1), which of the following describes the service time pattern? A) binomial B) negative exponential C) Poisson D) normal E) constant Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 13) In the basic queuing model (M/M/1), what probability distribution describes arrival rates? A) continuous B) normal C) negative exponential D) Poisson E) lognormal Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

14) A single-phase waiting-line system meets the assumptions of constant service time or M/D/1. Units arrive at this system every 12 minutes on average. Service takes a constant 10 minutes. What is the average length of the queue, Lq, in units? A) 0.450 B) 0.133 C) 4.167 D) 2.083 E) 6 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.5 Apply the constant-service-time model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 15) Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the M/M/1 model? A) The first customers to arrive are the first customers served. B) Each arrival comes independently of the arrival immediately before and after that arrival. C) The population from which the arrivals come is very large or infinite in size. D) Customers do not renege. E) Service times occur according to a normal probability distribution. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 16) A single-phase waiting-line system meets the assumptions of constant service time or M/D/1. Units arrive at this system every 15 minutes on average. Service takes a constant 10 minutes. What is the average waiting time in queue, Wq, in minutes? A) 0.67 B) 2.5 C) 4.5 D) 5.0 E) 10 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.5 Apply the constant-service-time model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

17) A single-phase waiting-line system meets the assumptions of constant service time or M/D/1. Units arrive at this system every 15 minutes on average. Service takes a constant 10 minutes. What is the average number in the system, Ls, in units? A) 1.60 B) 2.40 C) 0.80 D) 1.33 E) -3.13 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.5 Apply the constant-service-time model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 18) A queuing model that follows the M/M/1 assumptions has λ = 4 and μ = 6. What is the average number of units in the system? A) 2/3 B) 1 C) 1.5 D) 2 E) 6 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 19) A queuing model that follows the M/M/1 assumptions has λ = 4/hour and μ = 6/hour. What is the average time a unit spends in the system measured in minutes? A) 3 B) 30 C) 20 D) 15 E) 12 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

20) Students arrive randomly at the help desk of the computer lab. There is only one service agent, and the time required for inquiry varies from student to student. Arrival rates have been found to follow the Poisson distribution, and the service times follow the negative exponential distribution. The average arrival rate is 10 students per hour, and the average service rate is 15 students per hour. On average, how long does a student spend in the system waiting and being served? A) 10 minutes B) 12 minutes C) 30 minutes D) 5 minutes E) 20 minutes Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 21) A queuing model that follows the M/M/1 assumptions has λ = 10 and μ = 15. What is the average number of units waiting in the queue? A) 0.83 B) 2 C) 2.5 D) 5 E) 1.33 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 22) A queuing model that follows the M/M/1 assumptions has λ = 2 and μ = 6. The average number in the system, Ls, is ________ and the utilization of the system is ________. A) 3; 100 percent B) 0.33; 25 percent C) 0.5; 33 percent D) 3; 25 percent E) 4; 33 percent Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

23) Four of the most widely used waiting line models–M/M/1 or A, M/M/S or B, M/D/1 or C, and Finite population or D–all share which of the following three characteristics? A) normal arrivals, FIFO discipline, and normal service times B) Poisson arrivals, FIFO discipline, and a single-service phase C) Poisson arrivals, FIFO discipline, and exponential service times D) Poisson arrivals, no queue discipline, and exponential service times E) Poisson arrivals, single-server, and FIFO discipline Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.1 Describe the characteristics of arrivals, waiting lines, and service systems. Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 24) A queuing model that follows the M/M/1 assumptions has λ = 2 per hour and μ = 4 per hour. What is the average time in the queue (in minutes)? A) 20 B) 15 C) 1.5 D) 10 E) 6 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 25) Students arrive randomly at the help desk of the computer lab. There is only one service agent, and the time required for inquiry varies from student to student. Arrival rates have been found to follow the Poisson distribution, and the service times follow the negative exponential distribution. The average arrival rate is 10 students per hour, and the average service rate is 15 students per hour. What is the utilization factor? A) 20% B) 33.33% C) 40% D) 66.67% E) 50% Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

26) A finite population single-server waiting line model with N = 5 has an average arrival rate of 1/2 customer per hour and a mean service rate of 4 customers per hour. What is the probability the system is empty? A) 0.52 B) 0.56 C) 0.056 D) 0.48 E) 1.00 Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.6 Perform a finite-population model analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 27) A finite population waiting line model (D) differs from the single service model (A) in that: A) it has more than one server. B) the average length of the queue is less than 5. C) customers are served first-come, first-served. D) arrivals are Poisson distributed. E) the population of people or units seeking service is finite. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO D.6 Perform a finite-population model analysis AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 28) Students arrive randomly at the help desk of the computer lab. There is only one service agent, and the time required for inquiry varies from student to student. Arrival rates have been found to follow the Poisson distribution, and the service times follow the negative exponential distribution. The average arrival rate is 10 students per hour, and the average service rate is 20 students per hour. A student has just entered the system. How long is she expected to stay in the system (in minutes)? A) 0.1 B) 3.0 C) 1.5 D) 7.5 E) 6.0 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

29) Students arrive randomly at the help desk of the computer lab. There is only one service agent, and the time required for inquiry varies from student to student. Arrival rates have been found to follow the Poisson distribution, and the service times follow the negative exponential distribution. The average arrival rate is 12 students per hour, and the average service rate is 20 students per hour. How many students, on average, will be waiting in line at any one time? A) 0.9 students B) 1.5 students C) 3 students D) 4 students E) 36 students Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 30) A waiting-line system that meets the assumptions of M/M/S has λ = 5, μ = 4, and M = 2. For these values, Po is approximately 0.23077, and Ls is approximately 2.05128. What is the average time a unit spends in this system? A) approximately 0.1603 B) approximately 0.2083 C) approximately 0.4103 D) approximately 0.8013 E) Cannot be calculated because λ is larger than μ. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.4 Apply the multiple-server queuing model formulas AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 31) A waiting-line system that meets the assumptions of M/M/1 has λ = 1, μ = 4. For this system, Po is ________ and utilization is ________. A) 0.75; 0.25 B) 0.80; .20 C) -3; -4 D) 3; 4 E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

32) A waiting-line system that meets the assumptions of M/M/S has λ = 5, μ = 4, and M = 2. For these values, Po is approximately 0.23077, and Ls is approximately 2.05128. What is the average number of units waiting in the queue? A) approximately 0.1603 B) approximately 0.4103 C) approximately 0.8013 D) approximately 1.0417 E) Cannot be calculated because λ is larger than μ. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.4 Apply the multiple-server queuing model formulas AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 33) A waiting-line system that meets the assumptions of M/M/1 has λ = 1, μ = 5. For this system, what is the probability of more than two units in the system? A) zero B) 0.015625 C) 0.0625 D) 0.80 E) 0.008 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 34) A waiting-line system that meets the assumptions of M/M/1 has λ = 1, μ = 4. For this system, what is the probability of less than two units in the system? A) 0.0625 B) 0.25 C) 0.75 D) 0.9375 E) 1.00 Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

35) Little's Law is NOT applicable in which of the following situations? A) the opening of a toy store on Black Friday morning B) a 24-hour supermarket C) a gas station with 24-hour self-service pumps D) B and C E) It is applicable to A, B, and C. Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 36) Which of the following is a requirement for application of Little's Law to be valid? A) arrival rates that follow the Poisson distribution B) FIFO queue discipline C) steady state conditions D) single-server system E) multiphase system Answer: C Diff: 2 37) A finite population waiting line model with N = 5 has 5 arrivals per hour. The service rate is 8 customers per hour. The probability the system is empty is: A) 1.0. B) 0.98. C) 0.40. D) 0.02. E) 0.20. Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.6 Perform a finite-population model analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 38) A finite population waiting line model with N = 5 can serve 20 customers/day. There are 5 arrivals/day. What is the average number of customers in the queue? A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) .1 E) 10 Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.6 Perform a finite-population model analysis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

39) Suppose that a coffee shop wants the average line length to be 5 customers and that 50 customers arrive each hour. The probability distributions that describe arrival and service times are unknown. How many minutes will the average customer wait in line? A) 6 minutes B) 5 minutes C) 10 minutes D) 0.1 minutes E) 2.5 minutes Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 40) A car wash is trying to determine how long the average line for a wash will be. The probability distributions that describe arrival and service times are unknown. If 10 cars arrive each hour and must wait 12 minutes in the line, how many cars will be in the line, on average? A) 120 B) 2 C) 1 D) 0.83 E) 5 Answer: B Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 41) On average, 4 customers are waiting in line to be served in a local UPS store. The average waiting time is 5 minutes. The probability distributions that describe arrival and service times are unknown. What is the arrival rate per hour? A) 48 customers B) 0.8 customers C) 1.2 customers D) 100 customers E) 20 customers Answer: A Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 42) The ________ of a waiting line and the probability that the queue is empty add to one. Answer: utilization Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

43) A waiting line has a(n) ________ population if, as arrivals take place, the likelihood of additional arrivals decreases. Answer: finite or limited Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.6 Perform a finite-population model analysis Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 44) What are Ls and Lq, as used in waiting line terminology? Which is larger, Ls or Lq? Explain. Answer: Ls is the average number of units in the system. Lq is the average number of units in the waiting line. Ls includes the average number of units in line as well as the average number of units being served. Consequently, Ls is larger than Lq by the average number of units actually being serviced. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 45) What are the six assumptions underlying the M/M/1 waiting line model? Which of these also hold for the M/D/1 model? Answer: 1. Arrivals are served on a "first-in, first-out" (FIFO) basis; and every arrival waits to be served, regardless of the length of the line or queue. 2. Arrivals are independent of preceding arrivals, but the average number of arrivals (arrival rate) does not change over time. 3. Arrival rates are described by a Poisson probability distribution and come from an infinite (or very, very large) population. 4. Service times vary from one customer to the next and are independent of one another, but their average rate is known. 5. Service times occur according to the negative exponential probability distribution. 6. The service rate is faster than the arrival rate. Assumptions 4 and 5 do not apply to M/D/1. Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 46) You have seen that, in an M/D/1 problem, the average queue length is exactly one-half the average queue length of an otherwise identical M/M/1 problem. Are all other performance statistics one-half as large also? Explain. Answer: Only the average queue length and average waiting time are halved. Utilization is exactly the same. Ls and Ws are smaller in M/D/1 than in M/M/1, but not by exactly one-half. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.5 Apply the constant-service-time model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

47) Why must the service rate be greater than the arrival rate in a single-server system? Answer: If the service rate is not greater than the arrival rate, the line will increase in length indefinitely. Diff: 1 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Reflective thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 48) A waiting line meeting the M/M/1 assumptions has an arrival rate of 4 per hour and a service rate of 10 per hour. What is the probability that the waiting line is empty? Answer: Po = 1 - λ/μ = 1 - 4/10 = 6/10 or 0.6. Diff: 1 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 49) A waiting line meeting the M/M/1 assumptions has an arrival rate of 4 per hour and a service rate of 12 per hour. What is the average time a unit spends in the system and the average time a unit spends waiting (in hours)? Answer: Ws = 1 / ( μ - λ) = 1 / (12 - 4) = 1/8 or 0.125 hours; Wq = λ / [μ(μ - λ)] = 4 / [(12)(8)] = 1/24 or 0.0417 hours. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 50) A waiting line meeting the M/M/1 assumptions has an arrival rate of 10 per hour and a service rate of 15 per hour. What is the average time a unit spends in the system and the average time a unit spends waiting (in hours)? Answer: Ws = 1 / (μ - λ) = 1 / (15 - 10) = 1/5 or 0.2 hours; Wq = λ/ [μ(μ - λ)] = 10 / [(15)(5)] = 10 / 75 or 0.1333 hours. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 51) A waiting line meeting the M/M/1 assumptions has an arrival rate of 8 per hour and a service rate of 12 per hour. What is the probability that the waiting line is empty? Answer: Po = 1 - λ/μ = 1 - 8/12 = 4/12 = 1/3 or 0.3333. Diff: 1 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

52) A crew of mechanics at the Highway Department Garage repair vehicles that break down at an average of λ = 7.5 vehicles per day (approximately Poisson in nature). The mechanic crew can service an average of μ = 12 vehicles per day with a repair time distribution that approximates a negative exponential distribution. (a) What is the utilization rate for this service system? (b) What is the average time before the facility can return a breakdown to service? (c) How much of that time is spent waiting for service? (d) How many vehicles are likely to be in the system at any one time? Answer: (a) Utilization is 7.5 / 12 = .625 or 62.5 percent (b) Ws = 1 / (12 - 7.5) = 1 / 4.5 = 0.22 days (c) Wq = 7.5 / [12(12 - 7.5)] = 0.14 days (d) Ls = 7.5 / (12 - 7.5) = 7.5 / 4.5 = 1.67 units Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 53) A crew of mechanics at the Highway Department Garage repair vehicles that break down at an average of λ = 7 vehicles per day (approximately Poisson in nature). The mechanic crew can service an average of μ = 11 vehicles per day with a repair time distribution that approximates an exponential distribution. (a) What is the utilization rate for this service system? (b) What is the average time before the facility can return a breakdown to service? (c) How much of that time is spent waiting for service? (d) How many vehicles are likely to be waiting for service at any one time? Answer: (a) Utilization is 7 / 11 = .636 or 64 percent (b) Ws = 1 / (11 - 7) = 1/4 = 0.25 days (c) Wq = 7 / [11(11 - 7)] = 7 / 44 = 0.16 days (d) Lq = [7(7)] / [11(11 - 7)] = 49 / 44 = 1.114 units. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

54) A crew of mechanics at the Highway Department Garage repair vehicles that break down at an average of λ = 5 vehicles per day (approximately Poisson in nature). The mechanic crew can service an average of μ = 8 vehicles per day with a repair time distribution that approximates a negative exponential distribution. (a) What is the probability that the system is empty? (b) What is the probability that there is precisely one vehicle in the system? (c) What is the probability that there are more than two vehicles in the system? (d) What is the probability of 5 or more vehicles in the system? Answer: (a) P0 = 1 - 5/8 = 0.375 (b) Pn > 1 = (5/8)2 = 0.391; the probability of exactly one is 1 - .391 - .375 = .234 (c) Pn > 2 = (5/8)2+1 = 0.244 (d) the probability of five or more is Pn > 4 = (5/8)5 = 0.0954. Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 55) A crew of mechanics at the Highway Department Garage repair vehicles that break down at an average of λ = 8 vehicles per day (approximately Poisson in nature). The mechanic crew can service an average of μ = 11 vehicles per day with a repair time distribution that approximates an exponential distribution. The crew cost is approximately $300 per day. The cost associated with lost productivity from the breakdown is estimated at $150 per vehicle per day (or any fraction thereof). What is the expected cost of this system? Answer: The number of vehicles out of service is Ls = 8 / (11 - 8) = 8/3 = 2.667. The cost of waiting is $150 × Ls = $150 × 2.667 = $400. Server cost is $300 per day for a total of $700. Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

56) A crew of mechanics at the Highway Department garage repair vehicles that break down at an average of λ = 10 vehicles per day (approximately Poisson in nature). The mechanic crew can service an average of μ = 12 vehicles per day with a repair time distribution that approximates a negative exponential distribution. (a) What is the probability that the system is empty? (b) What is the probability that there is precisely one vehicle in the system? (c) What is the probability that there is more than one vehicle in the system? (d) What is the probability of 6 or more vehicles in the system? Answer: (a) P0 = 1 - 10/12 = 0.1667 (b) Pn > 1 =(10/12)2 = 0.6944; the probability of exactly one is 1 - 0.6944 - 0.1667 = 0.1389 (c) 0.6944 as previously calculated (d) Pn > 5 = (10/12)6 = 0.3349 Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 57) A crew of mechanics at the Highway Department Garage repair vehicles that break down at an average of λ = 8 vehicles per day (approximately Poisson in nature). The mechanic crew can service an average of μ = 11 vehicles per day with a repair time distribution that approximates an exponential distribution. The crew cost is approximately $300 per day. The cost associated with lost productivity from the breakdown is estimated at $150 per vehicle per day (or any fraction thereof). Which is cheaper, the existing system with one service crew, or a revised system with two service crews? Answer: Ls for the single server is 8 / (11 - 8) = 8/3 = 2.667. The single-server system server cost is $300 per day; wait cost is $150 × 2.667 = $400, for a total of $700. For the two-server system, Ls = 0.8381. The two-server system will double the server cost to $600, but reduce the wait cost to $150 × .8381 = $125.72, for a total of $725.72. The single-server system is cheaper. Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

58) A dental clinic at which only one dentist works is open only two days per week. During those two days, patients arrive at the rate of four per hour. The doctor serves patients at the rate of one every 12 minutes. (a) What is the probability that the clinic is empty (except for the dentist and staff)? (b) What percentage of the time is the dentist busy? (c) What is the average number of patients in the waiting room? (d) What is the average time a patient spends in the office (wait plus service)? (e) What is the average time a patient waits for service? Answer: (a) Po = 1 - 4/5 = 0.20 (b) The dentist is busy when the clinic is not empty, or 1 - .20 = 0.80 or 80 percent of the time (c) Lq = 42 / [5(5 - 4)] = 3.2 (d) Ws = 1 / (5 - 4) = 1 hour (e) Wq = 4 / [5(5 - 4)] = 0.80 hour Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 59) A dental clinic at which only one dentist works is open only two days a week. During those two days, the traffic arrivals follow a Poisson distribution with patients arriving at the rate of three per hour. The doctor serves patients at the rate of one every 15 minutes. (a) What is the probability that the clinic is empty (except for the dentist and staff)? (b) What is the probability that there are one or more patients in the system? (c) What is the probability that there are four patients in the system? (d) What is the probability that there are four or more patients in the system? Answer: (a) Po = 1 - 3/4 = 0.25 (b) The probability that there are one or more patients is Pn > 0 = 3/4 or .75 (c) The probability of exactly four patients is Pn > 3 − Pn > 4 = .3164 - .2373 = .0791 (d) .2373 as previously calculated. Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

60) At the order fulfillment center of a major mail-order firm, customer orders, already packaged for shipment, arrive at the sorting machine to be sorted for loading onto the appropriate truck for the parcel's address. The arrival rate at the sorting machine is at the rate of 100 per hour following a Poisson distribution. The machine sorts at the constant rate of 125 per hour. (a) What is the average number of packages waiting to be sorted? (b) What is the average number of packages in the sorting system? (c) How long must the average package wait until it gets sorted? (d) What would Lq and Wq be if the service rate were exponential, not constant? Answer: (a) Lq = 1002 / [(2)(125)(125 - 100)] = 1.6 (b) Ls = 1.6 + 100/125 = 2.4; (c) Wq = 100 / [(2)(125)(125 - 100)] = 0.016 hours, or 0.96 minutes (d) Both values would be exactly doubled from the constant service rate results: Lq = 3.2 and Wq = 0.032 hours Diff: 3 Objective: LO D.4 Apply the multiple-server queuing model formulas AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 61) At the order fulfillment center of a major mail-order firm, customer orders, already packaged for shipment, arrive at the sorting machine to be sorted for loading onto the appropriate truck for the parcel's address. The arrival rate at the sorting machine is at the rate of 140 per hour following a Poisson distribution. The machine sorts at the constant rate of 150 per hour. (a) What is the utilization rate of the system? (b) What is the average number of packages waiting to be sorted? (c) What is the average number of packages in the sorting system? (d) How long must the average package wait until it gets sorted? Answer: (a) The utilization rate is = 140/150 = 0.9333 or 93.33 percent (b) Lq = [(140)(140)] / [(2)(150)(10)] = 6.53 (c) Ls = 6.53 + 140/150 = 7.46 (d) Wq = 140/ [(2)(150)(10)] = 0.0467 hours, or 2.8 minutes Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.4 Apply the multiple-server queuing model formulas AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

62) A waiting-line system that meets the assumptions of M/M/1 has λ = 2, μ = 5. Calculate P0. Build a table showing the probability of more than 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 units in the system. Round to six decimal places in your work Answer: P0 = 1 - 2/5 = .60 Number in system 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Probability of more than the number in the system 0.400000 0.160000 0.064000 0.025600 0.010240 0.004096 0.001638 0.000655

Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 63) Suppose that a service facility has an average line of 2 customers that must wait, on average, 5 minutes for service. How many customers are arriving per hour? Answer: Use Little's Law that 2 customers = (5 minutes)(X customers/minute) X = .4 customers/minute = 24 customers arrive each hour Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 64) Suppose that a fast-food restaurant wants the average line to be 4 customers and that 60 customers arrive each hour. How many minutes will the average customer be forced to wait in line? Answer: Little's Law: 4 customers = (60 customers/hour)(X hours wait) X = .0667 hours = 4 minutes average wait Diff: 2 AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

65) A manufacturing plant is trying to determine how long the average line for a repair process will be. If 10 machines arrive each hour and must wait 6 minutes in the line, how long will the line be, on average? Answer: Little's Law: X machines = (10 machines/hour)[(6 minute wait)(1 hour / 60 minutes)] X = 1 machine Diff: 2 Objective: LO D.2 Apply the single-server queuing model equations AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

Section 5

Other Queuing Issues

1) As part of a best practice, service providers should provide an optimistic estimate of waiting time to reduce customer frustration and anger. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 2) Service times in an automobile repair shop tend to follow which probability distribution? A) exponential B) normal C) triangular D) binomial E) Erlang Answer: B Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 3) In a busy DMV office, a customer will have to wait in one line to complete the application (the first service stop), queue again to take the test, and finally go to a third counter to pay the applicable fee. In this case, it is a ________ system. A) multiphase B) M/M/1 C) M/D/1 D) M/M/S E) M/M/1 with finite population. Answer: A Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 4) Disney's use of the Genie+ system is an example of ________ queues. Answer: virtual Diff: 2 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models 5) Service times in an automobile repair shop tend to follow a ________ probability distribution. Answer: normal Diff: 3 Learning Outcome: Apply waiting-line theories and models

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Module E Learning Curves

Section 1

What Is a Learning Curve?

1) Experience curves are valid and useful for both manufacturing and service operations applications. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 2) Experience curves are the opposite of learning curves–as one rises, the other falls. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 3) Learning curves are based on the premise that people and organizations take more time to complete a certain task as the tasks are repeated. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 4) The earliest application of learning curves appears in the work of T.P. Wright of CurtisWright Corp. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 5) Learning curves can only be applied to labor. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 6) If the learning curve for a process is 100 percent, then each unit in a series of units will have the same labor requirements. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 7) If the first unit in a series of units takes 200 days to complete, and the learning curve is 80%, then the second unit will take 180 days. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking

8) An 80% learning curve means that with each unit increase in production, labor requirements fall by 20%. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 9) A 90% learning curve implies that each time the production volume is squared, the direct time per unit is reduced to 90% of its previous value. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times 10) The fundamental premise underlying learning curve analysis is that: A) tasks can be easily learned in organizations. B) organizations and people become better at their tasks as the tasks are repeated. C) learning takes place when people in organizations change. D) total labor costs decrease as the number of production units increases. E) doubling output cuts labor requirements per unit in half. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 11) Which of the following BEST conveys the essence of learning curves? A) As the number of repetitions increases, time per unit increases. B) As the number of repetitions decreases, time per unit increases. C) As the number of repetitions increases, time per unit decreases. D) As the number of repetitions increases, time per unit remains constant. E) As the number of repetitions increases, time per unit doubles. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 12) A learning curve: A) plots man-hours per dollar versus time. B) is mathematically described by a parabola. C) should be plotted on polar coordinate graph paper. D) is based on the premise that organizations learn from experience. E) follows a normal distribution. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve

13) Learning curves (or experience curves) were first applied to industry by ________ who was studying ________. A) Frank Lloyd Wright; architecture B) Frank Gilbreth; worker efficiency C) T. P. Wright; air frame manufacture D) Lilian Gilbreth; factory efficiency E) Frederick W. Taylor; scientific management Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 14) A job with an 80% learning curve required 20 hours for the initial unit. The eighth unit should require approximately how many hours? A) 14.6 B) 10.2 C) 16.0 D) 20.0 E) 54.2 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 15) The fact that human activities typically improve when they are done on a repetitive basis is described by a: A) normal distribution curve. B) binomial distribution curve. C) learning curve. D) Poisson distribution curve. E) repetition curve. Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 16) A 100% learning curve implies that: A) learning is taking place for all products and workers. B) learning is taking place at the best possible level. C) a 100% reduction in the direct labor time takes place each time the production is doubled. D) no learning is taking place. E) None of these is true. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve

17) Which of the following statements is MOST appropriate with respect to a 70% learning curve? A) There will be a 70% decrease in direct labor per unit each time the production volume doubles. B) Each successive unit of production will take 70% of the direct labor of the previous unit. C) There will be a 30% decrease in direct labor per unit each time production volume doubles. D) Thirty percent of the production will be defective until full learning takes place. E) None of these is true. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 18) The learning curve rate is: A) the percentage of time it will take to make each unit when the production rate doubles. B) the log-log of the annual rate change divided by the average unit cost. C) always based on constant value dollars. D) only considered valid after one year of data is accumulated. E) equal to at least 75%. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 19) Which one of the following statements about learning curves is TRUE? A) A learning curve assumes that the direct labor requirements per unit will DECREASE at an INCREASING rate as cumulative production increases. B) A larger learning curve rate implies faster (greater) learning. C) A learning curve graph usually follows a negative exponential curve. D) Learning curves can be used only for individuals, not for the whole organization. E) The formula describing the learning curve principle of doubling is computed differently when computing unit cost as opposed to unit time. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 20) A job requires 20 hours for the initial unit and 11.25 hours for the fourth unit. What is the learning rate? A) 70% B) 75% C) 80% D) 85% E) 90% Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking

21) A job with a 90% learning curve required 27 hours for the second unit. The first unit should require how many hours? A) 20.00 B) 30.00 C) 33.00 D) 18.000 E) 25.11 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 22) The earliest industrial application of learning curves came from a report by ________. Answer: T. P. Wright Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 23) ________ are based on the premise that people and organizations get better at their tasks as the tasks are repeated. Answer: Learning curves Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 24) Learning curves are based on a ________ of production: that is, when production ________, the decrease in time per unit affects the rate of the learning curve. Answer: doubling; doubles Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 25) Describe the earliest application of learning curve concepts to industry. Answer: T. P. Wright, working for Curtis-Wright Corp. in the 1930s, described how labor costs of building aircraft decreased with learning. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 26) In addition to labor, to which other variables have learning curves been applied? Answer: The text cites a wide variety of other costs, including of material and purchased components. The text also identifies surgical survival rates as a variable that improves with learning. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 27) What is the basic premise underlying the learning curve? Answer: The basic premise underlying the learning curve is that people and organizations become better at their tasks as the tasks are repeated. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 5 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

Section 2

Learning Curves in Services and Manufacturing

1) A 90% learning rate will result in a larger reduction in time taken to complete a task and subsequently a corresponding reduction in costs as compared to an 80% learning rate. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 2) A project manager bases his time and labor estimates on a learning curve of 85%. The actual learning curve turns out to be 80%. The manager, because of this, will complete their project in less time and with lower labor use than their estimate originally suggested. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve AACSB: Reflective thinking 3) The learning curve once established is unchanged even if there are changes in process, personnel, or product. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 4) Learning curves can be used to establish budgets. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 5) Learning curves have a variety of purposes. Which three broad categories does the text place them into? A) services, industry, and military B) internal, external, and strategic C) wholesale, distribution, and retail D) doubling, formula, and learning curve table E) positive learning, neutral learning, and negative learning Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 6) Learning curves can be applied to a variety of purposes internal to a firm, including: A) labor forecasting. B) scheduling. C) establishing costs. D) establishing budgets. E) all of these. Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 6 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) Which of the following statements regarding the usefulness of learning curves is FALSE? A) An external use of learning curves is in supply chain negotiations. B) A strategic use of learning curves is in evaluating company and industry performance. C) An external use of learning curves is in establishing costs. D) An internal use of learning curves is in labor forecasting. E) An internal use of learning curves is in establishing budgets. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 8) Which of the following statements comparing learning curve rates (L) to improvement rates is TRUE? A) The learning curve rate is the same as the improvement rate. B) The learning curve rate is a decimal value while the improvement rate is a percentage. C) A 90 percent learning curve corresponds to a 10 percent rate of improvement. D) Learning curve rates apply to labor only, while improvement rates apply to all resources. E) "Learning curve rates" is American usage, while "improvement rates" is British. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 9) Learning curves are: A) the same for all products but different for different organizations. B) the same for all organizations but different for different products. C) the same for all organizations and all products. D) different for different organizations and different products. E) appropriate in services but not in manufacturing. Answer: D Diff: 2 10) If the learning curve for a process is 80 percent, that same process has a 20 percent ________. Answer: improvement rate Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 11) Failure to consider the effects of learning can lead to ________ of labor needs. Answer: overestimations Diff: 2 12) A 75% learning curve means there is a corresponding ________% rate of improvement. Answer: 25 Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve

13) Why do different organizations have different learning curves? Answer: The rate of learning varies depending upon the quality of management and the potential of the process and product. Diff: 2 14) When comparing a 70% learning curve versus a 90% learning curve, which one results in a more rapid reduction in labor requirements? Why? Answer: Learning curves are defined in terms of the complements of their improvement rates. A 70% learning curve implies a 30% decrease in time each time the number of replications is doubled. A 90% learning curve implies a 10% decrease in time each time the number of replications is doubled. Therefore, the reduction in labor requirements is more rapid at 70% than at 90%. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 15) What problems in scheduling can arise if adjustments for learning curve effects in operations are not made? Answer: Labor and productive facilities being idle a portion of the time; and firms may refuse additional work because improvements that result from learning are not considered. Diff: 2 16) "By tradition, learning curves are defined in terms of the complements of their improvement rates." Explain. Answer: The improvement in labor usage might be expressed as a 10% reduction. The complement of 10% is 90%. We refer to learning not by the 10% improvement, but by improvement to 90% of the old value. The latter number, not the former, expresses learning curves. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.1 Define learning curve 17) Explain how learning curves might be applied in a scheduling application. Answer: Learning curves can determine the total labor required to produce a specified number of units. Knowing the unit and total labor requirements, managers can better calculate how long before each unit will be finished, and can schedule shipment of finished goods accordingly. Also, managers can determine how many workers to schedule during the manufacturing process; that number might fall as learning takes place. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking 18) Explain how learning curves might be applied in a bid preparation application. Answer: Learning curves can determine the reduction in labor and/or materials required to produce a specified number of units. Knowing these cost components, managers are better prepared to determine what to bid and when to promise finished goods. Diff: 2 AACSB: Reflective thinking

Section 3

Applying the Learning Curve

1) The doubling approach to learning curve calculations allows us to determine the hours required for any unit. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times 2) The formula approach to learning curve calculations allows us to determine the hours required only for each doubling of the output units. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches 3) The learning-curve table approach may be simpler to use than the formula approach, but it requires the presence of a table of learning-curve coefficients. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches 4) In the formula to compute the time for the Nth unit, TN = T1(Nb), the exponent b is the learning curve rate L, expressed as a decimal. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches 5) If it took 500 hours to produce the first unit of a product, and the learning curve is 90%, how long will it take (in hours) to produce units 12 through 20? A) 4,500 B) 7,304 C) 2,960 D) 2,617 E) 10,122 Answer: C Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches

6) The learning curve for a product is 80 percent. The first unit took 100 hours to complete. The manufacturer wants to determine how many hours the fifth unit will take by using the formula approach. What is the coefficient b for that calculation? A) -.097 B) -.515 C) -.322 D) .80 E) 1.90 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 7) The learning rate for a product is 90 percent. The first unit took 50 hours to complete. The manufacturer wants to determine how many hours the fourth unit will take by using the formula approach. What is the coefficient b for that calculation? A) -.234 B) -.152 C) -.322 D) .693 E) 8.1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 8) The first unit of a product took 1000 hours to build, and the learning curve is 80%. How long will it take to make the 12th unit? (Use at least three decimals in the exponent if you use the formula approach.) A) less than 350 hours B) from 351 to 425 hours C) from 426 to 475 hours D) from 476 to 500 hours E) 500 or more hours Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

9) The first unit of a product took 100 hours to build, and the learning curve is 85%. How long will it take to make the 20th unit? (Use at least three decimals in the exponent if you use the formula approach.) A) less than 25 hours B) from 25 to 40 hours C) from 41 to 60 hours D) from 61 to 75 hours E) 75 or more hours Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 10) The first product took 20 hours to build, and the learning curve is estimated to be 75%. How long (in hours) will it take to make the 8th unit? A) 13.8 B) 9.5 C) 8.4 D) 15.0 E) 22.6 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 11) The 4th unit of production took 8 hours. If the learning curve is 80%, how long did the first unit take? A) 9.0 hours B) 10.0 hours C) 11.1 hours D) 12.5 hours E) 15.0 hours Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking

12) The first unit took 14 hours and the fourth unit took 8.96 hours to complete. What is the learning curve? A) 100% B) 99% C) 95% D) 90% E) 80% Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 13) The first unit took 14 hours and the eighth unit took 10.206 hours. What is the learning curve? A) 70% B) 90% C) 80% D) 12.5% E) 75% Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 14) The first unit took 14 hours and the fourth unit 8.96 hours. What is the improvement rate? A) 99% B) 95% C) 90% D) 20% E) 10% Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 15) The first unit took 14 hours and the third unit took 10.206 hours. What is the improvement rate? A) 70% B) 30% C) 50% D) 90% E) 10% Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 12 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

16) The first unit of production took 16 hours with an 80% learning curve. How long will it take (in hours) to complete both the first and second units? A) 19 B) 28.8 C) 18 D) 12.8 E) 25.6 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 17) It took 18 hours to complete the first two products with an 80% learning curve. How long did the second product take? A) 8.0 hours B) 10.0 hours C) 18.0 hours D) 8.1 hours E) none of these Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 18) A company negotiates a price for two aircraft that includes a reduction in labor on the second aircraft consistent with a 70% learning curve. Suppose the first aircraft took 100 hours. If the improvement rate changes to 40%, how will the total time to complete both aircraft change? A) no change B) -10 hours C) +10 hours D) -30 hours E) +30 hours Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking

19) Suppose that there are two products with the same first product time. However, product A has an improvement rate of 10% while product B has an improvement rate of 15%. How much longer will it take to make the 10th unit of product A compared to product B? A) Both will have the identical time for the 10th unit. B) A will take 33% more time. C) A will take 33% less time. D) A will take 21% more time. E) A will take 21% less time. Answer: D Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 20) The first unit of a product took 1000 hours to build, and the learning curve is 80%. How long will it take to make the 20th unit? (Use at least three decimals in the exponent if you use the formula approach.) A) time ≤ 500 hours B) 500 < time ≤ 525 C) 525 < time ≤ 530 D) 530 < time ≤ 550 E) time > 550 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 21) The first unit of a product took 40 hours to build, and the learning curve is 90%. How long will it take to make the third unit? (Use at least three decimals in the exponent if you use the formula approach.) A) under 30 hours B) about 34 hours C) about 36 hours D) about 50 hours E) about 75 hours Answer: B Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

22) The first unit of a product took 50 hours to build, and the learning curve is 85%. How long will it take to make the 20th unit? (Use at least three decimals in the exponent if you use the formula approach.) A) less than 25 hours B) from 25 to 30 hours C) from 30 to 35 hours D) from 35 to 40 hours E) more than 40 hours Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 23) The first unit of a product took 1,000 hours to build, and the learning curve is 80%. Approximately how long (in hours) will it take to make the next five units? A) 4299 B) 3738 C) 3299 D) 2738 E) 562 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 24) The first unit of a product took 900 hours to build and the learning curve is 90%. How long will it take to make the first 3 units? A) less than or equal to 2,470 hours B) from 2,470 to 2,472 hours C) from 2,472 to 2,475 hours D) from 2,475 to 2,478 hours E) from 2,478 to 2,481 hours Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

25) The first unit of a product took 80 workdays. The learning curve is estimated to be 90%. The time for the 5th unit will be about ________ workdays and the time for the first 5 units will be about ________ workdays. A) 63; 347 B) 250; 51 C) 65; 285 D) 51; cannot be determined E) 65; cannot be determined Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 26) A defense contractor has just started producing turbines for a new government contract. The first turbine took 6000 hours to produce. If the learning curve is 80%, how long will it take to produce the 10th turbine? (Use at least three decimals in the exponent if you use the formula approach.) A) less than 2800 hours B) from 2800 to 2900 hours C) from 2900 to 3000 hours D) from 3000 to 3100 hours E) over 3100 hours Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 27) A defense contractor has just started producing engines for a new government contract. The first engine took 1000 hours to produce. If the learning curve is 90%, approximately how long (in hours) will it take to produce the first 10 engines? A) 8,388 B) 6,650 C) 7,994 D) 3,100 E) 10,000 or more Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

28) It took 60 hours to make the first unit of a product. After the second and third units were made, the learning curve was estimated to be 80%. At $10 per hour, estimate the labor bill for the fourth unit. (Use at least three decimals in the exponent if you use the formula approach.) A) $400 or less B) from $400 to $420 C) from $420 to $440 D) from $1800 to $2000 E) over $2000 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 29) A manager is trying to estimate the appropriate learning curve for a certain job. The manager notes that the first four units had a total time of 25 minutes. Which learning curve would yield approximately this result if the first unit took 9 minutes? A) 0.70 B) 0.75 C) 0.80 D) 0.85 E) 0.90 Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 30) In the formula approach to learning curve calculations, TN = T1 (Nb). For a problem with an 88 percent learning curve, what is b? A) −0.184 B) 0.184 C) 0.88 D) −0.88 E) −0.120 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 31) The ________ is the simplest approach to learning curve problems. Answer: doubling approach Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times

32) To use the table of learning-curve coefficients, you must specify ________ and ________. Answer: the learning curve rate; the unit number of interest Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches 33) Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of the doubling approach over the formula approach to learning curve calculations. Answer: Advantage: simplest approach to learning curve problems. Disadvantage: can't find values for every value of N, only for exact doublings. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times 34) In the formula approach to learning curve calculations, you have used the formula TN = T1 (Nb). For a problem with a 92 percent learning curve, what is b? Answer: b = = = = -0.12029 Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 35) In the formula approach to learning curve calculations, you have used the formula TN = T1 (Nb). Your manager shows you a problem for which b is specified as -.18443. What learning curve does that value represent? Answer: The easiest way to answer is to assume T1 = 1, and multiply that by 2 raised to the power b. That will give the result 0.88, which is the learning curve. To verify, b for 88 percent learning is: b= = = = -.18443 Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 36) In the Learning-Curve Coefficients table for 80 percent learning, the seventh unit has a unit time value of 0.534. Verify that table entry by use of the formula approach. Use five decimals in your work. Answer: The factor b for 80 percent learning is log .8 / log 2 = −.09691 / .30103 = −.32193. For the 7th unit, the formula approach results in 7−.32193 = .534488. This differs from the table entry only by rounding. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 18 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

37) The Learning-Curve Coefficients table reports that for 90 percent learning, the sixteenth unit has a unit time value of 0.656. Verify that table entry by use of the doubling method. Answer: Successive doubling at 90 percent learning results in a factor of .900 for unit two, .810 for unit four, .729 for unit eight, and .656 (rounded from .6561) for unit sixteen. Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 38) Your firm has a contract to make 20 specialty lenses for night vision equipment. The first one took 40 hours. Learning is expected at the 85% learning curve. How long will it take to finish all 20 units? Answer: The best solution method uses Table E.3. For 85 percent learning, total time for 20 units, the table factor is 12.402. Total time for all 20 units is 12.402 × 40 = 496.1 hours. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 39) Your firm has expertise with a special type of hand-finished furniture. The learning curve is known to be 82%. If the first piece of furniture took 6 hours, use the formula approach to determine how long it will take to make the third unit. Answer: For 82% learning, the factor b = log(.82)/log(2) = −0.2863. T3 = T1Nb = 6(3)−0.2863 = 6 × 0.7301 = 4.38 hours. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 40) Your firm has expertise with a special type of hand-finished furniture. The learning curve is known to be 82%. If the first piece of furniture took 6 hours, estimate (using the doubling approach) how long it will take to complete the third unit. Answer: Using the doubling approach, the second unit will take 0.82 × 6 = 4.92 hours and the fourth unit will take 0.82 × 0.82 × 6 = 4.03 hours. The third unit must take an amount of labor between these two values, but not exactly halfway. There is more absolute improvement from unit 2 to unit 3 than from unit 3 to unit 4. A reasonable estimate would be about 4.4 or 4.5 hours (the answer from Excel OM is 4.38 hours). Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking

41) The first unit took 79 hours; the tenth took 46 hours. What learning curve is implied by the data? Answer: The improvement is 46/79 = 0.582 at 10 units; this closely matches the learning curve of 85% from Table E.3. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 42) Your firm has expertise with a special type of hand-finished furniture. The learning curve is known to be 82%. If the first piece of furniture took 6 hours, how long will it take to make the second? How long will it take to make the fourth? Answer: Use the doubling approach. The second will take 0.82 × 6 = 4.92 hours; the fourth will take 0.82 × 0.82 × 6 = 4.03 hours. Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 43) You are about to undertake the manufacture of a labor-intensive electronics component. The first unit took 300 hours. You are not sure whether the learning curve is 70% or 80%. The initial phase of the contract calls for 6 of these components. (a) How much time will it take to complete all six at 70% learning? (b) How much time will it take to complete all six at 80% learning? Answer: From Table E.3, 70 percent learning, the factor for total time for six units is 3.593; for 80 percent learning, the factor is 4.299. (a) 3.593 × 300 = 1077.9 hours; (b) 4.299 × 300 = 1289.7 hours. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 44) A certain product under development took 200 hours for the production of its 2nd unit and 160 hours for its 4th unit. (a) What is the learning curve? (b) How much time did the first unit take? (c) How much time would the production of the 10th unit take? (Use both the formula and the Table E.3 approach. Do the two versions agree?) Answer: (a) 80%; (b) 250 hours; (c) T10 = T1Nb = 250(10)−.322 = 119.1 hours; from Table E.3, 250 × 0.477 = 119.3 hours. They generate very similar results. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

45) A contractor builds large ships for the Department of Defense. A recent contract called for 12 amphibious landing platforms. It was originally estimated that the first of these would cost $1 billion and that 80 percent learning would be appropriate. In fact, the first ship cost $1.6 billion and the second $1.12 billion. What is the revised learning curve? What will be the total cost of the 12 ships? Is it higher or lower than the original estimate? If the defense department cuts the contract from 12 ships to 9, what happens to the average cost per ship? Answer: The original estimates called for $1 billion × 7.227 = $7.227 billion for 12 ships. The revised learning curve is 70 percent ($1.12 bil. / $1.6 bil.). At the revised costs and learning curve, 12 ships will cost $1.6 billion × 5.501 = $8.802 billion, which is higher than the original estimate. If the contract is reduced to 9 ships, the cost would be $1.6 billion × 4.626 = $7.402 billion. The average cost of 12 ships is $733.5 million each; the average cost of nine is $822.4 million each, which is an increase of $88.9 million per ship. Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 46) A small manufacturer that offers "hand crafted" furniture has developed a new style of desk that they believe will be very successful in the marketplace. It is expected that the first desk will take about 60 hours of craftsmen's time to complete. They expect a 90% learning curve for this desk. How long will it take to make the 20th desk? The firm is considering accepting an order for 25 desks. How many hours of labor will this require for all 25? Answer: The 20th desk will require 38.1 hours. All 25 will require 1063 hours. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

47) Your company is making experimental turbochargers for a new design of high-powered farm tractors. The production schedule for these new components is contained in the table below. Month 1 2 3 4 5

Turbochargers 3 6 8 8 10

The first turbocharger, a trial unit (not part of the 3 required in Month 1), took 1100 hours to produce. Based on your experience with similar products, the learning curve is 80%. You have 22 employees, and each employee works 160 hours per month. How many hours will be required in each month? In which month(s) will overtime be required to meet the production schedule? Answer: Use the Total Time column of the 80% section of Table E.3. The first four turbochargers require 1100 × 3.142 = 3,456 hours. The first 10 turbochargers require 1100 × 6.315 = 6,947 hours. From this answer, deduce that units 5 through 10 take 6,947 – 3,456 = 3,491 hours. The 22 employees contribute 3,520 hours per month. Therefore, overtime is not needed in months 1, 2, and 4, but it is needed in months 3 and 5. The table below contains calculation details. Total Time Number of Cumulative Cumulative Hours this Month Factor From Turbochargers Turbochargers hours month Table E.3 1 3 4 3.142 3,456 2,356 2 6 10 6.315 6,947 3,491 3 8 18 9.716 10,688 3,741 4 7 25 12.309 13,540 2,852 5 10 35 15.643 17,207 3,667 Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

48) Sally suspects strongly that there is a learning curve associated with solving problems assigned for operations management. She notes that it took her approximately 33 minutes to solve the first problem and 20 minutes to solve the fifth problem. (a) Estimate Sally's learning curve. (b) Using your answer from part (a), estimate how much longer it will take Sally to finish the three problems that remain. Answer: (a) Her improvement from the first to fifth unit is 20/33 = 0.606. This value is between the entry 0.596 for the fifth unit under the 80% learning rate column and the entry .686 for the fifth unit under the 85% learning rate column of Table E.3. (b) Using the closer 80% factor, the total for eight problems is 33 × 5.346 = 176.4 minutes. She has already spent 33 × 3.738 = 123 minutes on the first five problems. She has 53 minutes remaining. Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 49) Joe's Manufacturing is considering bidding on a small order for 5 units. Based on similar products that they have made in the past, they believe that the first unit will take 500 labor hours. They also believe that there will be an 80% learning curve. How many hours of labor should Joe include for his bid? Answer: From Table E.3, the total time factor for 5 units and 80 percent learning is 3.738. The total number of labor hours for all five units would be 500 × 3.738 = 1,869 hours. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 50) A company is preparing a bid on a government contract for 40 units of a certain product. The operations manager estimates the assembly time required for the first two units to be 10.4 hours and 8.3 hours, respectively. (a) What is the appropriate learning curve? (b) What is the average time per unit for the 40 units? (c) Which unit, if any, will require approximately one-half the time of the first unit? Answer: (a) The learning curve is 8.3/10.4 = 0.798 or approximately 80%. (b) The group of 40 units will take 10.4 × 17.193 = 178.8 hours total, for an average of 4.47 hours each. (c) The 9th unit has a unit time factor of 0.493, meaning that it requires approximately 50% of the labor of the first unit. Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

51) A small manufacturer builds wooden pleasure boats in a craftsman manner by traditional labor-intensive methods. The first boat is estimated to take 1,000 hours of skilled labor, which costs $40 per hour. They currently have five workers that can work 2,000 hours a year. They assume that there is an 80% learning curve. How many boats can they build in their first year? Answer: The number of hours available for the first year is 10,000 hours. Use the total time factor from the 80 percent column of Table E.3. The total number of hours needed to make 18 units is 1000 × 9.716 = 9,716 hours; 19 would require 1000 × 10.104 = 10,104 hours. So they can build 18 in the first year. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 52) You are a cost accountant for a firm that specializes in "small" (under 10 billion dollars) defense contracts for specialty electronics products, such as fully portable, miniaturized CDROM imaging stations and global positioning transmitters/transponders. Your company is well respected in this field. One project up for competitive bids is a Field Service, Hands-Free, Individual Multi-Protocol Secure Communicator (a battlefield version of a cellular telephone, but built into each soldier's helmet, and containing necessary encryption technology). The Department of Defense wants 8 of these experimental devices to test their practicality. You have reviewed the contract specifications, and estimated that the first FSHFIMPSC should require 2350 hours, and that the product is subject to a 75% learning curve. All costs of the project (machine purchase, machine time, direct and indirect labor, and materials) have been bundled (allocated) into an hourly labor rate of $172 per hour. Determine the total project cost using the provided data. Answer: From Table E.3, 2350 × 4.802 = 11,284.7 hours will be needed. At $172 per hour, the total cost is $1,940,968.40. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 53) A metal works fabricator is about to release a new model of his firm's copper sculpture and fountain. The operations manager estimates that this product is subject to a 90 percent learning curve on labor only–the material bill is not affected by experience. The firm prices its work based on cost–the sum of materials plus 30 percent and labor plus 50 percent. (This allows the firm to practice a form of "demand management" for its very popular works.) The first item has already been finished; the material bill was $800 and labor totaled 40 hours. The firm pays its metalworking artisans an average of $18 per hour. What should be the asking price of the first unit? The second? Answer: Based on the pricing formula, the first unit should be priced at $800 × 1.30 + 40 × $18 × 1.50 = $1,040 + $1,080 = $2,120. The second unit will be cheaper because of the learning effect: $800 × 1.30 + 36 × $18 × 1.50 = $1,040 + 972 = $2,012. Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 24 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

54) Using the doubling approach, determine how long it will take to make the 32nd unit of a product if it took 1 hour to complete the first product with a 50% learning curve. Answer: 2X = 32 → X = 5 Thus, the time gets halved 5 times (2, 4, 8, 16, 32). This results in a time of 1(0.5)(0.5)(0.5)(0.5)(0.5) = .03125 hours, or 1.875 minutes. Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 55) A product was priced assuming an 80% learning curve. How much extra labor (in %) will be required on the 4th product if the learning curve is actually 90%? Answer: 4-.322 = .64; 4-.152 = .81 .81/.64 = 1.27 → 27% more labor will be required Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking 56) A product was priced assuming a 75% learning curve. How much extra labor (in $) will be required on the 4th product if the learning curve is actually 85%? Assume that the first unit cost $100 to produce. Answer: With 75% learning, the 4th item costs $100(.75)(.75) = $56.25. With 85% learning, the 4th item costs $100(.85)(.85) = $72.25. The extra labor cost = $72.25 − $56.25 = $16. Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.2 Use the doubling concept to estimate times AACSB: Analytical thinking 57) The fourth unit of production took 80 minutes while the ninth unit of production took 50 minutes. How long did the first unit take? Answer: T(1) = 80/(4b) = 50/(9b) b = −.5796 T(1) = 80/(4-.5796) = 178.7 minutes Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

58) The seventh unit of production took 63.423 minutes while the ninth unit of production took 59.8 minutes. What is the improvement rate? Answer: T(1) = 63.423/(7b) = 59.8/(9b) b = −.234 −.234 = log (1-IR)/log (2) Log (1-IR) = −.070441 IR = 15% Note: Students may also recognize this b value from Table E.2 as an 85% learning curve and then convert that into an improvement rate. Diff: 3 Objective: LO E.3 Compute learning-curve effects with the formula and learning-curve table approaches AACSB: Analytical thinking

Section 4

Strategic Implications of Learning Curves

1) A firm that successfully pursues a steeper-than-industry-average learning curve and manages costs down may still fail if, by underestimating a strong competitor, it fails to gain the added volume necessary for the learning curve to exist. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.4 Describe the strategic implications of learning curves AACSB: Reflective thinking 2) On an ordinary graph, unit times for a learning curve decrease at a decreasing rate, but on a log-log graph, the learning "curve" appears as a parabolic line. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.4 Describe the strategic implications of learning curves 3) Which one of the following courses of actions would NOT be taken by a firm wanting to pursue a learning curve steeper than the industry average? A) following an aggressive pricing policy B) focusing on continuing cost reduction C) keeping capacity equal to demand to control costs D) focusing on productivity improvement E) building on shared experience Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.4 Describe the strategic implications of learning curves 4) Companies pursuing a learning curve strategy MUST increase which of the following? A) employee training B) costs C) quality D) volume E) all of these Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.4 Describe the strategic implications of learning curves 5) Which of the following is representative of a firm pursuing a learning-curve strategy? A) aggressive pricing policy B) focus on productivity improvement C) building on shared experience D) keeping capacity growing ahead of demand E) all of these Answer: E Diff: 1 Objective: LO E.4 Describe the strategic implications of learning curves 27 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

6) When learning curves are plotted on ________ scales, the "curves" become straight lines. Answer: logarithmic or log-log Diff: 2 Objective: LO E.4 Describe the strategic implications of learning curves

Section 5

Limitations of Learning Curves

1) While workers and processes may improve, the same learning curves do not always apply to indirect labor and material. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 2) Because learning curves do not vary much from company to company in the same industry, managers can apply other company's learning rates as good estimates. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 3) Which of the following is FALSE regarding learning curves? A) Learning curves differ from company to company. B) The same learning curves are used for indirect labor as are used for direct labor. C) Changes in personnel can change the learning curve. D) The learning curve may spike for a short time even if it is going to drop in the long run. E) All of these are false. Answer: B Diff: 2 4) Which of the following is a limitation of the use of learning curves? A) Change in personnel, design, or procedure leave the learning curve unchanged. B) Learning curves are applicable to services as well as to manufacturing. C) The culture of the workplace may alter the learning curve. D) Direct labor and indirect labor follow the same learning curves. E) Applications of learning curves are of tactical, not strategic, importance. Answer: C Diff: 2 5) Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the use of learning curves? A) Any change in personnel, design, or procedure can alter the learning curve. B) Time measurements on early units completed must be accurate. C) The culture of the workplace may alter the learning curve. D) Direct labor and indirect labor may not follow the same learning curves. E) All of these are limitations of learning curves. Answer: E Diff: 1

6) What cautions are in order when using learning curves? Answer: The cautions when using learning curves include: 1. Estimates for each organization should be developed rather than applying someone else's. 2. When current information becomes available, reevaluation is appropriate. 3. Any change in personnel, design, or procedure can be expected to alter the learning curve. 4. The same learning curves do not always apply to indirect labor and materials. 5. The culture of the workplace, as well as resource availability and changes in the process, may alter the learning curve. Diff: 3 7) What can cause a learning curve to vary from a smooth downward slope? Answer: Any changes in personnel, design, or procedure. Examples could include: new technology, phasing out of a product line, and moving experienced employees to a new line. Diff: 2

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Module F Simulation

Section 1

What Is Simulation?

1) Simulation has numerous applications in modern business, including in the area of operations management. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 2) The idea behind simulation is threefold: (1) to imitate a real-world situation mathematically, (2) then to study its properties and operating characteristics, and (3) finally to draw conclusions and make action decisions based on the results of the simulation. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 3) Simulations may be capable of producing an appropriate answer to a complex problem, but they rarely can better a result obtained from a mathematical model. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 4) Virtually all large-scale simulations take place on computers, but small simulations can be conducted by hand. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 5) Simulation is the attempt to duplicate the features, appearance, and characteristics of a real system, usually by means of a computerized model. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 6) Which of the following statements regarding simulation is FALSE? A) Large-scale simulation models are virtually all handled by computer. B) Simulation has numerous areas of application in operations. C) Simulation attempts to duplicate a real system. D) The process of simulation involves six steps. E) All of these are true. Answer: D Diff: 1

7) The seven steps in the use of simulation include all EXCEPT which of the following? A) Define the problem. B) Construct a numerical model. C) Introduce important variables associated with the problem. D) Find the optimal solution. E) Run the experiment. Answer: D Diff: 2 8) Which of the following is an idea behind simulation? A) imitate a real-world situation mathematically B) study the properties and operating characteristics C) draw conclusions and make decisions based on the results D) both A and B E) A, B, and C are all ideas behind simulation. Answer: E Diff: 2 9) Which of the following is TRUE regarding simulation? A) Small problems can be done by hand. B) Most simulations are computerized. C) Real-world complications can be included in simulation models. D) Simulation is most suitable where standard analytical models are too complex. E) All of these are true. Answer: E Diff: 2 10) ________ is the attempt to duplicate the features, appearance, and characteristics of a real system, usually via a computerized model. Answer: Simulation Diff: 1 11) Define simulation. Answer: Simulation is the attempt to duplicate the features, appearance, and characteristics of a real system, usually via a computerized model. Diff: 2 12) Identify five applications of simulation. Answer: The five applications of simulation can be picked from a list in Table F.1. Some examples are: traffic-light timing, bus scheduling, plant layout, production scheduling, inventory planning, and assembly-line balancing. Diff: 2

13) State the three-fold idea behind simulation. Answer: (1) to imitate a real-world situation mathematically; (2) then to study its properties and operating characteristics; and (3) finally, to draw conclusions and make action decisions based on the results of the simulation. Diff: 3 14) Identify the seven steps involved in using simulation. Answer: 1. Define the problem. 2. Introduce the important variables associated with the problem. 3. Construct a numerical model. 4. Set up possible courses of action for testing by specifying values of variables. 5. Run the experiment. 6. Consider the results (possibly modifying the model or changing data inputs). 7. Decide what course of action to take. Diff: 3

Section 2

Advantages and Disadvantages of Simulation

1) One major disadvantage of simulation is that it can interfere with real-world systems, often causing disruptions to the process. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 2) Due to the rigidity of simulation models, they are unable to answer "what-if" types of questions. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 3) Simulation provides optimal solutions to problems. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 4) Similar to mathematical and analytical models, simulation is restricted to using the standard probability distributions. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 5) Despite the powerful simulation software available today, good simulation models can take a long time to develop. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 6) Simulation models that are based on the generation of random numbers may fail to give the same solution in repeated use to any particular problem. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 7) A simulation model is designed to arrive at a single specific numerical answer to a given problem. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 8) Time compression is a major disadvantage associated with simulation. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 4 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

9) Since each simulation model is unique, its solutions and inferences are not usually transferable to other problems. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 10) Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of simulation? A) time compression B) good simulation models can take a long time to develop C) repetitive approach D) all input must be user generated E) All of these are disadvantages to simulation. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 11) Which of the following are advantages of simulation? I. time compression II. "what-if?" questions are possible III. flexibility IV. repetitive approach V. input must be user generated A) I, III, V B) I, II, V C) II, III, IV, V D) I, II, IV, V E) I, II, III Answer: E Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 12) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of simulation? A) It is always very easy to build a simulation model. B) It may interfere with real-world systems. C) It always yields optimal solutions. D) It allows time-compression in testing major policy decisions. E) Few constraints, if any, have to be considered. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation

13) Simulation is used for several reasons, including which of the following? A) Model development is a fast process. B) The models can usually be solved by hand. C) The models are usually simple. D) It can handle large and complex real-world problems. E) It always generates optimal solutions. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 14) One of the advantages of simulation is that: A) managers must generate all of the conditions and constraints for solutions that they want to examine. B) it always generates a more accurate solution than a mathematical solution would. C) the policy changes may be tried without disturbing the real-life system. D) model development is less time-consuming than for mathematical models. E) model solutions are transferable to a wide variety of problems. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 15) One of the disadvantages of simulation is that it: A) does not allow for very complex problem solutions. B) is not very flexible. C) is a repetitive approach that may produce different solutions in different runs. D) is very limited in the type of probability distributions that can be used. E) interferes with the production systems while the program is being run. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 16) The effects of operations management policies over many months or years can be obtained by computer simulation in a short time. What is this phenomenon called? A) time suppression B) time suspension C) time compression D) time inversion E) time conversion Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation

17) One of the disadvantages of simulation is that it: A) does not allow for very complex problem solutions. B) is not very flexible. C) may be very time-consuming to develop. D) is very limited in the type of probability distributions that can be used. E) interferes with the production system while the program is being run. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 18) One of the disadvantages of simulation is that it: A) does not allow for very complex problem solutions. B) produces solutions and inferences that are not usually transferable to other problems. C) time compression may occur. D) is very limited in the type of probability distributions that can be used. E) interferes with the production system while the program is being run. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 19) One of the advantages of simulation is that: A) real-world complications can be included that most OM models cannot permit. B) it always generates a more accurate solution than a mathematical model does. C) it is a repetitive approach that may produce different solutions in repeated runs. D) model development is less time-consuming than for mathematical models. E) model solutions are transferable to a wide variety of problems. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 20) "Time compression" and the ability to pose "what-if?" questions are elements of: A) setting up a probability distribution for important variables. B) the disadvantages of simulation. C) physical simulations but not mathematical simulations. D) the advantages of simulation. E) the broad threefold idea of simulation. Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 21) The effects of OM policies over many months or years can be obtained by computer simulation in a short time. This phenomenon is referred to as ________. Answer: time compression Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation

22) Simulation can use any ________ distribution a user defines; it does not necessarily require ________ distributions. Answer: probability; standard Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 23) Simulation allows ________ types of questions, allowing managers to test various options. Answer: what-if Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 24) Simulation is a(n) ________ approach that may produce different solutions in repeated runs. Answer: repetitive Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 25) What are the advantages and disadvantages of simulation models? Answer: Advantages: • It can be used to analyze large and complex real-world situations that cannot be solved by conventional operations management models. • Simulation allows for inclusion of real-world complications that most OM models cannot permit. • "Time compression" is possible with simulation. • Simulation allows "what if ________?" types of questions. • Simulations do not interfere with the real-world system under study. Disadvantages: • Good simulation models can take a long time to develop. • Simulation does not generate optimal solutions. • Managers must generate all the conditions and constraints for the solutions that they want to examine. • Each simulation model is unique. Its solutions and inferences are not usually transferable to other problems. Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation 26) Explain what is meant by the concept of "time compression" in simulation modeling. Answer: The effects of OM policies over many months or years can be obtained by computer simulation in a short time. Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.1 List the advantages and disadvantages of modeling with simulation

Section 3

Monte Carlo Simulation

1) By starting random number intervals at 01, not 00, the top of each range is the cumulative probability. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 2) A simulation is "Monte Carlo" when the elements of a system being simulated exhibit a deterministic outcome in their behavior. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 3) Random number intervals are based on cumulative probability distributions. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 4) In a simulation model, if we want to represent a probability that a particular variable takes a value 0.05, we can use the interval of random numbers 1 to 5 (i.e. the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) to do that. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 5) Setting up a probability distribution, building a cumulative probability distribution, and generating random numbers are: A) necessary when the underlying probability distribution is normal. B) three of the five steps in Monte Carlo simulation. C) elements of physical simulation but not mathematical simulation. D) the elements of the threefold idea behind simulation. E) advantages of simulation. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 6) Which of the following is NOT a step in running a Monte Carlo simulation? A) setting up a probability distribution for important variables B) building a cumulative probability distribution for each variable C) establishing an interval of random numbers for each variable D) generating random numbers E) All of these are steps in running a Monte Carlo simulation. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 9 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

7) From a portion of a probability distribution, you read that P(demand = 0) is 0.10 and P(demand = 1) is 0.20. The cumulative probability for demand = 1 would be which of the following? A) 0.30 B) 0.075 C) 0.10 D) 0.15 E) 0.20 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 8) From a portion of a probability distribution, you read that P(demand = 1) is 0.05, P(demand = 2) is 0.15, and P(demand = 3) is .20. The cumulative probability for demand = 3 would be which of the following? A) 0.133 B) 0.200 C) 0.400 D) 0.600 E) Cannot be determined from the information given (because we don’t know P(demand = 0)). Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 9) From a portion of a probability distribution, you read that P(demand = 0) is 0.06, P(demand = 1) is 0.10, and P(demand = 2) is 0.20. What are the two-digit random number intervals for this distribution beginning with 01? A) 01 through 05, 01 through 10, and 01 through 20 B) 00 through 04, 05 through 14, and 15 through 34 C) 01 through 05, 06 through 15, and 16 through 35 D) 00 through 04, 00 through 09, and 00 through 19 E) 01 through 06, 07 through 16, and 17 through 36 Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking

10) From a portion of a probability distribution, you read that P(demand = 0) is 0.15, and P(demand = 1) is 0.20. What are the random number intervals for this distribution beginning with 01? A) 01 through 15, and 16 through 35 B) 01 through 15, and 01 through 25 C) 01 through 15, and 16 through 20 D) 00 through 15, and 16 through 20 E) 00 through 15, and 16 through 35 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 11) A distribution of service times at a waiting line indicates that service takes 5 minutes 20 percent of the time, 6 minutes 25 percent of the time, 7 minutes 15 percent of the time, and 8 minutes 40 percent of the time. In preparing this distribution for Monte Carlo analysis, the service time of 7 minutes would be represented by what random number range? A) 20 through 40 B) 61 through 80 C) 46 through 60 D) 0 through 18 E) 01 through 60 Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 12) A distribution of service times at a waiting line shows that service takes 5 minutes 25 percent of the time, 6 minutes 20 percent of the time, 7 minutes 35 percent of the time, and 9 minutes 20 percent of the time. This distribution has been prepared for Monte Carlo analysis. The first two random numbers drawn are 20 and 60. The simulated service times are ________ minutes, then ________ minutes. A) 6; 8 B) 7; 7 C) 5; 7 D) 8; 9 E) Cannot determine because no service time probability is that large. Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking

13) A distribution of service times at a waiting line indicates that service takes 12 minutes 30 percent of the time and 14 minutes 70 percent of the time. In preparing this distribution for Monte Carlo analysis, the service time 13 minutes would be represented by what random number range? A) 00 through 29 B) 01 through 30 C) 30 through 99 D) 31 through 00 E) None of these; 13 minutes is not a possible outcome. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 14) A distribution of service times at a waiting line indicates that service takes 15 minutes 50 percent of the time and 20 minutes 50 percent of the time. This distribution has been prepared for Monte Carlo analysis. The first four random numbers drawn are 15, 72, 37, and 53. What is the average service time (in minutes) of this simulation? A) 17.5 B) 18.8 C) 16.3 D) 20.0 E) 15.0 Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 15) A distribution of lead times in an inventory problem indicates that lead time was 1 day 20 percent of the time, 2 days 30 percent of the time, 3 days 30 percent of the time, and 4 days 20 percent of the time. This distribution has been prepared for Monte Carlo analysis. The first four random numbers drawn are 06, 63, 47, and 02. What is the average lead time of this simulation? A) 1.75 days B) 2 days C) 3 days D) 3.5 days E) 8 days Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking

16) What is the cumulative probability of selling 3 tires? Tires Sold 0 1 2 3 4

Probability .15 .1 .20 .25 .3

A) 1 B) .7 C) 10 D) .2 E) .25 Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 17) The number of tires sold at a car garage varies randomly between 0 and 3 each hour, with equally probability for each possible outcome. What set of random numbers (on the 01-100 scale) would tire sales of 3 be assigned? A) 01 through 25 B) 26 through 50 C) 51 through 75 D) 76 through 100 E) 0 through 100 Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 18) There are four possible outcomes (A, B, C, and D) for a Monte Carlo simulation variable. The random numbers 02, 26, 53, and 74 correspond to the variables ________, respectively, if each possible outcome has an equivalent chance of occurring. (The random number table goes from 01 to 100 and is divided into 4 equal parts.) A) A A C C B) B B D D C) A B C D D) D C B A E) A B C C Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking

19) There are five possible outcomes (A, B, C, D, and E) for a Monte Carlo simulation variable. The random numbers 02, 25, 53, 63, and 74 correspond to the variables ________, respectively, if each possible outcome has an equivalent chance of occurring. (The random number table goes from 01 to 100 and is divided into 5 equal parts.) A) A B B C C B) A B C D E C) A B B D D D) D C B A A E) A B C D D Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 20) What is the expected demand of the following probability distribution? Demand 0 2 4 6 8

Probability

Cumulative Probability .1

Interval of Random Numbers 11-30

.55 91-00

A) 4.3 B) 3.7 C) 2.75 D) 4.0 E) 4.5 Answer: A Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking 21) The ________ method is a simulation technique that uses random elements when chance exists in their behavior. Answer: Monte Carlo Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 22) A(n) ________ is the accumulation of individual probabilities of a distribution. Answer: cumulative probability distribution Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation

23) A(n) ________ is a series of digits that have been selected by a totally random process. Answer: random number Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 24) The numbers used to represent each possible value or outcome in a computer simulation are referred to as ________. Answer: random-number intervals Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 25) What is the Monte Carlo method? Answer: The Monte Carlo method is a simulation technique that uses random elements when chance exists in their behavior. Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 26) Identify, in order, the five steps required to implement the Monte Carlo simulation technique. Answer: (1) Setting up a probability distribution for important variables. (2) Building a cumulative probability distribution for each variable. (3) Establishing an interval of random numbers for each variable. (4) Generating random numbers. (5) Actually simulating a series of trials. Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 27) Explain how Monte Carlo simulation uses random numbers. Answer: First, a cumulative probability distribution is set up for the element being modeled. From this, a set of random number intervals is established. A random number is generated and matched against the set of intervals. The random number will fall into only one interval, and that determines the value for the element being modeled. Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 28) Provide a small example illustrating how random numbers are used in Monte Carlo simulation. Answer: For example, demand can be 0, 40% of the time, or 1, 60% of the time. The cumulative distribution is demand = 0, 0.40, and demand = 1, 1.00. The random number intervals are 01 through 40 for demand = 0, and 41 through 00 for demand = 1. A random number of 36 indicates demand = 0. Examples will vary. Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Reflective thinking

29) Explain what is meant by the statement: "simulation is not limited to using the standard probability distributions." Answer: "Standard models" include normal, binomial, beta, uniform, Poisson, exponential, and other probability distributions. Each has a specific set of assumptions and parameters. Realworld (empirical) systems can have any distribution imaginable. Simulation can mimic these real-world distributions by the use of random number intervals based on real-world behavior, and can therefore generate more realistic models than would occur if a standard model were used in place of a system-specific one. Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 30) Explain the difference between random numbers and random number intervals. Answer: Random numbers are a series of digits that have been selected by a totally random process. Random number intervals are numbers used to represent each possible value or outcome in a computer simulation. During simulation, a particular random number is matched against the random number intervals to determine the value for the element being modeled that particular time. Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation 31) Complete the following table in preparation for a Monte Carlo simulation. Demand

Probability

0 1 2 3 4

.1 .05 .4 .25 .2

Cumulative Probability

Interval of Random Numbers

Cumulative Probability .1 .15 .55 .8 1

Interval of Random Numbers 01-10 11-15 16-55 56-80 81-00

Answer: Demand

Probability

0 1 2 3 4

.1 .05 .4 .25 .2

Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking

32) Suppose the following random numbers (1, 34, 22, 48, 56, 68, 00, 78) were selected during a Monte Carlo simulation that was based on the chart below. What was the average demand per period for the simulation? What is the expected demand? Demand

Probability

0 1 2 3 4

.10 .15 .43 .15 .17

Cumulative Probability

Interval of Random Numbers

Cumulative Probability .1 .25 .68 .83 1

Interval of Random Numbers 01-10 11-25 26-68 69-83 84-00

Answer: Demand

Probability

0 1 2 3 4

.10 .15 .43 .15 .17

Tires sold sum is given by 0 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 3 = 16 over 8 periods. Thus, the average demand was 16/8 = 2 tires. The expected demand is simply the EV, or .10(0) + .15(1) + .43(2) + .15(3) + .17(4) = 2.14 tires per period. Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking

33) Complete the following table in preparation for a Monte Carlo simulation. Demand

Probability

Cumulative Probability

Interval of Random Numbers 01-20 21-25 26-50 51-80 81-00

Cumulative Probability .2 .25 .5 .8 1

Interval of Random Numbers 01-20 21-25 26-50 51-80 81-00

1 2 3 4 5 Answer: Demand

Probability

1 2 3 4 5

.2 .05 .25 .3 .2

Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking

34) Complete the following table in preparation for a Monte Carlo simulation. The expected demand is 3.21. Demand

Probability

0 2 3 4

Cumulative Probability .10

Interval of Random Numbers 11-28

.55 89-00

Answer: Demand

Probability

0 2 3 4 6

.10 .18 .27 .33 .12

Cumulative Probability .10 .28 .55 .88 1

Interval of Random Numbers 01-10 11-28 29-55 56-88 89-00

Students should have only moderate difficulty filling in the table, save for the demand column. To do this they must set up the equation for the expected demand and solve for the missing component. .1(0) + .18(2) + .27(3) + .33(4) + .12(X) = 3.21; or .12(X) = 0.72; so X = 6. Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.2 Perform the five steps in a Monte Carlo simulation AACSB: Analytical thinking

Section 4

Simulation with Two Decision Variables

1) Results of simulation experiments with large numbers of trials or long experimental runs will produce results that are worse than those with fewer trials or shorter experimental runs. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 2) In most real-world inventory problems, lead time and demand vary in ways that make simulation a necessity because mathematical modeling is extremely difficult. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO F.3 Simulate an inventory problem 3) One reason for using simulation rather than an analytical model in an inventory problem is that the simulation is better able to handle deterministic demand and lead times. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.3 Simulate an inventory problem 4) Which of the following is a necessity for common EOQ methodology but not simulations? A) constant lead time B) variable demand C) variable holding costs D) A and B E) A, B and C Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.3 Simulate an inventory problem

5) A warehouse manager needs to simulate the demand placed on a product that does not fit standard models. The concept being measured is "demand during lead time," where both lead time and daily demand are variable. The historical record for this product suggests the following probability distribution. Convert this distribution into random number intervals. Demand during lead time Probability 100 .05 120 .10 140 .25 160 .20 180 .15 200 .25 Answer: Demand during lead time Probability 100 120 140 160 180 200

.05 .10 .25 .20 .15 .25

Cumulative probability .05 .15 .40 .60 .75 1.00

Random number intervals 01-05 06-15 16-40 41-60 61-75 76-00

Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.3 Simulate an inventory problem AACSB: Analytical thinking

6) Historical records on a certain product indicate the following behavior for demand. The data represent the 298 days that the business was open during 2000. Convert these data into random number intervals. (Round each probability used to 2 decimal places, e.g., 0.36.) Demand in cases 7 8 9 10 11 12

Number of occurrences 52 12 15 42 72 105

Answer: Demand in Number of Cumulative Random number Probability cases occurrences probability intervals 7 53 .18 .18 01-18 8 12 .04 .22 19-22 9 15 .05 .27 23-27 10 42 .14 .41 28-41 11 72 .24 .65 42-65 12 104 .35 1.00 66-00 Diff: 2 Objective: LO F.3 Simulate an inventory problem AACSB: Analytical thinking

7) Sam's hardware store has an order policy of ordering 12 gallons of a specific primer whenever 7 gallons are on hand (unless there's already an ordered delivery due). The store would like to see how well their policy works. Assume that beginning inventory in period 1 is 10 gallons and that orders are placed at the end of the week to be received one week later. (In other words, if an order is placed at the end of week one, it is available at the beginning of week 3.) Assume that if inventory is not on hand, it will result in a lost sale. The weekly demand distribution obtained from past sales is found in the table below. Also, use the random numbers that are provided and simulate 10 weeks' worth of sales. How many sales are lost? Weekly sales 3 4 5 6

Probability .20 .30 .20 .20

Random numbers for sales: 37, 60, 79, 21, 85, 71, 48, 39, 31, 35 Answer: Weekly sales Probability RN assignment 3 .20 01-20 4 .30 21-50 5 .20 51-70 6 .20 71-90 7 .10 91-00 Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Order Beginning Ending RN Sales Order? Lost sales received inventory inventory 10 37 4 6 Y 6 60 5 1 12 13 79 6 7 Y 7 21 4 3 12 15 85 6 9 9 71 6 3 Y 3 48 4 0 1 12 12 39 4 8 8 31 4 4 Y 4 35 4 0

Over the 10 weeks, only 1 gallon of sales is lost. Diff: 3 Objective: LO F.3 Simulate an inventory problem AACSB: Analytical thinking

8) Julie's Diamond Boutique is very concerned with its order policies related to one-carat diamond solitaires. Their current policy is to order 10 diamonds whenever their inventory reaches 6 diamonds (unless there is already an ordered delivery due). Currently, there are 12 diamonds on hand. Orders are placed at the end of the month and take one month to arrive (e.g., if an order is placed at the end of month 1, it will be available at the beginning of month 3). The following distribution of monthly sales has been developed using historical sales. If Julie's Diamond Boutique does not have a diamond on hand, it will result in a lost sale. Use the following random numbers to determine the number of lost sales of one-carat solitaires at the store over 12 months. Monthly sales Probability 3 .20 4 .40 5 .20 6 .10 7 .10 Random numbers for sales: 22, 12, 03, 48, 23, 82, 95, 28, 34, 61, 08, 88 Answer: Monthly Probability RN assignment sales 3 .20 01-20 4 .40 21-60 5 .20 61-80 6 .10 81-90 7 .10 91-00 Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Order Beginning Ending Lost RN Sales Order? received inventory inventory sales 12 22 4 8 8 12 3 5 Y 5 03 3 2 10 12 48 4 8 8 23 4 4 Y 4 82 6 0 2 10 10 95 7 3 Y 3 28 4 0 1 10 10 34 4 6 Y 6 61 5 1 10 11 08 3 8 8 88 6 2 Y

Operations Management, 14e (Heizer/Render/Munson) Module G Applying Analytics to Big Data in Operations Management

Section 1

Introduction to Big Data and Business Analytics

1) Data collection is so massive that it is now measured in terabytes. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 2) One terabyte equals approximately one trillion bytes. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 3) For a manager considering how to evaluate and use big data, the issue of veracity relates to how fast the data are arriving. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 4) Digital data can be collected from web sites, credit cards, point-of-sale records, social media, and operational environments. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 5) The management task with business analytics is all about gathering as much data as possible. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO G.1 Describe the three categories of business analytics 6) Descriptive analytics analyzes the data to predict the future. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: LO G.1 Describe the three categories of business analytics 7) Prescriptive analytics invokes advanced optimization tools to recommend a strategy or action. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: LO G.1 Describe the three categories of business analytics

8) Data collection is so massive that it is now measured in: A) zetabytes. B) megabytes. C) kilobytes. D) terabytes. E) gigabytes. Answer: D Diff: 1 9) Which of the following statements regarding big data is FALSE? A) Data collection is so massive that it is now measured in gigabytes. B) One terabyte equals approximately one trillion bytes. C) Walmart's databases contain more than 2.5 petabytes. D) Digital data can be collected from web sites, credit cards, point-of-sale records, social media, and operational environments. E) Big data requires sophistication in how it is stored, processed, and analyzed. Answer: A Diff: 1 10) Which of the following statements is FALSE? A) Predictive analytics invokes advanced optimization tools to recommend a strategy or action. B) Descriptive analytics analyzes past data to predict the future. C) Prescriptive analytics characterizes and summarizes data to facilitate understanding. D) None of these. E) All of these. Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.1 Describe the three categories of business analytics 11) Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) Predictive analytics analyzes past data to predict the future. B) Descriptive analytics invokes advanced optimization tools to recommend a strategy or action. C) Prescriptive analytics characterizes and summarizes data to facilitate understanding. D) Predictive analytics characterizes and summarizes data to facilitate understanding. E) Prescriptive analytics analyzes past data to predict the future. Answer: A Diff: 2 12) What tool does UPS use to analyze more than 1 billion data points each day? A) predictive analytics B) descriptive analytics C) prescriptive analytics D) descriptive statistics E) variance analysis Answer: A Diff: 2 2 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

13) The three categories of analytics are ________, ________, and ________. Answer: descriptive; predictive; prescriptive. Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.1 Describe the three categories of business analytics 14) ________ analytics characterizes and summarizes data to facilitate understanding. Answer: Descriptive Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.1 Describe the three categories of business analytics 15) ________ analytics analyzes data to predict the future. Answer: Predictive Diff: 1 Objective: LO G.1 Describe the three categories of business analytics 16) ________ analytics invokes advanced optimization tools to recommend a strategy or action. Answer: Prescriptive Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.1 Describe the three categories of business analytics 17) What is big data? Answer: Big data is the huge amount of production, consumer, and social media data collected in digital form. Diff: 2 18) Explain business analytics. Answer: Business analytics uses tools and techniques to convert data into summary information and business insights. The management task is all about gathering the right data in a usable form and then applying the best tools to make well-informed decisions. Diff: 2 19) Define three categories of analytics. Answer: The three categories of analytics are descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. Descriptive analytics characterizes and summarizes data to facilitate understanding. Predictive analytics analyzes past data to predict the future. Prescriptive analytics invokes advanced optimization tools to recommend a strategy or action. Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.1 Describe the three categories of business analytics

Section 2

Data Management

1) Data management is the overall management of data's integrity, including completeness, consistency, and accuracy. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 2) Data integrity requires that data be complete, consistent, and abundant. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 3) Data completeness refers to the accuracy of the data. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 4) Data consistency refers to the degree to which all required data are present. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 5) PivotTables are easiest to read if there is at most one field in the Rows area and one field in the Columns area. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 6) It is impossible to include more than one field in the Rows area or the Columns area in a PivotTable. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2

7) What Excel formula should be used to count the number of empty cells in the following dataset?

A) COUNTIF(A6:H17, "") B) COUNTIF(A1:H17, "") C) COUNTIF(A6:H17, 0) D) COUNTIF(A1:H17, Empty) E) COUNT(A6:H17, "") Answer: A Diff: 2

8) How many empty cells are there in the following dataset?

A) 0 B) 6 C) 8 D) 13 E) 28 Answer: C Diff: 1

9) Perform a visual inspection on the following dataset. Identify the number of cells that need to be cleaned in Column D.

A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 4 E) 5 Answer: C Diff: 2 10) Which of the following Excel functions is NOT used to facilitate quick accuracy checks on the extreme values? A) MIN B) SMALL C) MEDIAN D) MAX E) LARGE Answer: C Diff: 1

11) Which of the following Excel functions is used to facilitate quick accuracy checks on the extreme values in a field? A) MIN B) WHATIF C) MEDIAN D) STDEV E) QUARTILE Answer: A Diff: 1 12) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding data management? A) Managers should always remove the entire record with any missing values. B) Once managers conclude that the data is consistent, they look for completeness. C) Consistency refers to the degree of conformity of a measure to a standard value. D) Mangers need to identify "outliers" after they are accepted into the dataset. E) Data can be stored three ways: character, pattern, or numeric. Answer: E Diff: 2

13) An analytics manager, Mark, highlighted all empty cells using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool for the following dataset. What steps did he take?

A) Select A6:H17; Rule type: Format only cells that contain, select Blanks; Color yellow. B) Select A6:H17; Rule type: Format only cells that contain, select 0; Color yellow. C) Select A1:H12; Rule type: Format only cells that contain, select Blanks; Color yellow. D) Select A1:H12; Rule type: Format only top or bottom ranked values, select bottom 10%; Color yellow. E) Select A6:H17; Rule type: Format only top or bottom ranked values, select bottom 5%; Color yellow. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.2 Apply Excel's Conditional Formatting tool to clean a dataset

14) An analytics manager, Petra, wants to clean the following dataset using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool. What steps should she take if she wants to highlight any percentages in Column E that are not between 0% and 100% using a light blue color?

A) Select E6:E17; Rule type: Format only cells that contain, select Cell value, then not between, then 0 and 1; Color light blue. B) Select A6:EH7; Rule type: Format only cells that contain, select Cell value, then less than, then 1; Color light blue. C) Select E6:F17; Rule type: Format only cells that contain, select Cell value, then not between, then 0 and 1; Color light blue. D) Select E1:E17; Rule type: Format only cells that contain, select Cell value, then more than, then 1; Color light blue. E) Select C6:F17; Rule type: Format only cells that contain, select Cell value, then not between, then 0 and 1; Color light blue. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.2 Apply Excel's Conditional Formatting tool to clean a dataset

15) An analytics manager, Lawrence, wants to clean the following dataset using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool. What steps should he take if he wants to make sure that any suppliers that have more than 8% returns should not receive a quality rating of 5? Highlight those cells using red.

A) Select D6:D17; Rule type: Formula, enter =AND(D6=5,F6>0.08); Color red. B) Select D6:F17; Rule type: Formula, enter =AND(D6=5,F6>0.08); Color red. C) Select D6:D17; Rule type: Formula, enter =AND(D6=5,F6<0.08); Color red. D) Select D6:F17; Rule type: Formula, enter =AND(D6=1,F6>0.08); Color red. E) Select D1:D17; Rule type: Formula, enter =AND(D6=5,F6=0.08); Color red. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.2 Apply Excel's Conditional Formatting tool to clean a dataset 16) ________ is a tool to facilitate in-depth analysis of numeric data by applying filters and providing summary computations for categories and subcategories of the dataset. A) COUNTIF B) PivotTable C) Graphical analysis D) Visual inspection E) Conditional Formatting Answer: B Diff: 2

17) Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories (areas) to click-and-drag fields into when using the PivotTable function? A) Filters B) Rows C) Columns D) Values E) Buckets Answer: E Diff: 2 18) A company wishes to apply the three-standard-deviation accuracy test to a set of purchasing data. If the mean of purchases is $850 and the standard deviation is $75, what would be the lower limit for the test? A) $625 B) $225 C) $850 D) $1,075 E) $775 Answer: A Diff: 2 19) With respect to data management, ________ is the degree to which all required data are present. Answer: completeness Diff: 2 20) With respect to data management, ________ is the degree to which data are equivalent across systems. Answer: consistency Diff: 2 21) ________ is an Excel tool to visually identify characteristics of data using formatting. Answer: Conditional formatting Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.2 Apply Excel's Conditional Formatting tool to clean a dataset 22) PivotTables are easiest to read if there is(are) at most ________ field(s) in the Rows area and ________ field(s) in the Columns area. Answer: one; one Diff: 2

23) Explain the three requirements of data integrity. Answer: Data integrity requires that data be: complete, consistent, and accurate. Completeness refers to the degree to which all required data are present. Incomplete records suggest investigation. Consistency is the degree to which data are equivalent across systems. Inconsistency occurs when two data items in the dataset contradict each other (e.g., a sale is recorded in two different systems). Accuracy is the degree of conformity of a measure to a standard value (e.g., the dimension, strength, or price of a part). Diff: 2 24) What is a PivotTable? Answer: A PivotTable is a tool to facilitate in-depth analysis of numeric data by applying filters and providing summary computations for categories and subcategories of the dataset. Diff: 2

Section 3

Data Visualization

1) A heat map uses colors to represent values, with darker colors applied to more extreme values and lighter colors applied to more moderate values. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.3 Create a heat map using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool 2) As a best practice, the best graphs are ones that have at least six or more unique variables represented on them. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 3) Which of the following business analytics tools presents an overview of the most important metrics (i.e., key success indicators) all in one place? A) PivotTable B) heat map C) dashboard D) Conditional Formatting E) COUNTIF Answer: C Diff: 2 4) A ________ in Excel's Conditional Formatting changes the Fill color of every cell by using a gradation of two or three different colors. ________ means more extreme. A) color scale; Darker B) heat map; Darker C) color map; Lighter D) color scale; Lighter E) color map; Darker Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.3 Create a heat map using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool 5) In a ________, the highest and lowest values are highlighted. A) PivotTable B) heat map C) color map D) heat zone E) visual inspection Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.3 Create a heat map using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool

6) The following figure is an example of a:

A) PivotTable. B) heat map. C) color map. D) heat zone. E) visual inspection grid. Answer: B Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.3 Create a heat map using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool

7) An analytics manager, Lauren, is reviewing the performance data of fifteen branch stores. She wants to create a heat map with symbols as in the figure below. What tool should she use?

A) Select B4:B18; PivotTable B) Select B4:B18; Conditional Formatting; Highlight Cells Rules C) Select B4:B18; Conditional Formatting; Icon Sets D) Select B1:B18; Conditional Formatting; Icon Sets E) Select B4:B18; Conditional Formatting; Data Bars Answer: C Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.3 Create a heat map using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool 8) Which of the following data visualization graphs plots data that are readily divided into categories? A) bar graph B) line graph C) slope graph D) network diagram E) scatter diagram Answer: A Diff: 2

9) Which of the following data visualization graphs illustrates relative increases or decreases of categories in time or at points of comparison? A) bar graph B) line graph C) slope graph D) network diagram E) scatter diagram Answer: C Diff: 2 10) Which of the following data visualization graphs uses arcs and nodes to provide a representation of flow through a system? A) bar graph B) line graph C) slope graph D) network diagram E) scatter diagram Answer: D Diff: 2 11) Which of the following data visualization graphs represents percentages or portions of a whole? A) bar graph B) line graph C) slope graph D) pie chart E) scatter diagram Answer: D Diff: 2 12) Which of the following data visualization graphs provides a best-fit line through a central tendency of points on a graph? A) histogram B) line graph C) slope graph D) scatter diagram E) regression line Answer: E Diff: 2

13) Which of the following data visualization graphs shows the frequency of occurrences of a variable? A) histogram B) line graph C) slope graph D) network diagram E) regression line Answer: A Diff: 2 14) A company has a plant in five Washington state towns, each with a different productivity rating (in units per hour) shown in the table below. If the Blue — White — Red color scale is applied to the productivity column in the table using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool, which plant will have its productivity level be colored the darkest shade of red? Plant Pullman Spokane Seattle Tacoma Colfax

Productivity 60 50 56 45 40

A) Pullman B) Spokane C) Seattle D) Tacoma E) Colfax Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.3 Create a heat map using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool 15) A heat map uses colors to represent values, with ________ colors applied to more extreme values and ________ colors applied to more moderate values. Answer: darker; lighter Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.3 Create a heat map using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool 16) The data visualization tool that represents percentages or portions of a whole is known as a ________. Answer: pie chart Diff: 2 17) The data visualization tool that illustrates relative increases or decreases of categories in time or at points of comparison is known as a ________. Answer: slope graph Diff: 2 18 Copyright © 2023 Pearson Education, Inc.

18) The data visualization tool that uses arcs and nodes to provide a representation of flow through a system is known as a ________. Answer: network diagram Diff: 2 19) An analytics manager, Carole, is reviewing the performance data of fifteen branch stores. She wants to create a heat map using the color scale Green-White-Red. a. Help Carole create the color map. What steps are required? b. What color will Branch 1's cell be? Branch 9's cell?

Answer: a. Select B4:B18; Conditional Formatting; Color Scale, Green-White-Red (see figure below). b. Branch 1 is red, and Branch 9 is green.

Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.3 Create a heat map using Excel's Conditional Formatting tool

Section 4 Tools

Predictive and Prescriptive Business Analytics

1) Sophisticated predictive and prescriptive tools have existed for only a few years. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 2) Which of the following business analytics tools is designed to explore very large datasets, looking for relevant patterns or relationships? A) data mining B) cluster analysis C) mapping and tracking D) cohort analysis E) linear programming Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: LO G.4 Describe advanced business analytics tools 3) Which of the following is NOT one of the three approaches for data mining? A) text analysis B) sentiment analysis C) opinion mining D) pattern analytics E) test analysis Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.4 Describe advanced business analytics tools 4) Which of the following business analytics tools identifies and organizes data into groups with similar attributes? A) linear programming B) cohort analysis C) opinion mining D) mapping and tracking E) cluster analysis Answer: E Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.4 Describe advanced business analytics tools

5) Which of the following business analytics tools take(s) large volumes of data and potential variables to form groupings of variables to identify complex paths and associations? A) neural networks B) cohort analysis C) opinion mining D) mapping and tracking E) cluster analysis Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.4 Describe advanced business analytics tools 6) Speech recognition and self-driving cars are applications of: A) machine learning. B) cohort analysis. C) opinion mining. D) mapping and tracking. E) cluster analysis. Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.4 Describe advanced business analytics tools 7) The business analytics process that is designed to explore very large datasets, looking for relevant patterns or relationships is known as ________. Answer: data mining Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.4 Describe advanced business analytics tools 8) The business analytics technique that identifies and organizes data into groups with similar attributes is known as ________. Answer: cluster analysis Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.4 Describe advanced business analytics tools 9) Describe the three approaches for data mining. Answer: One is text analysis to tag or annotate terms or ideas, such as how often a new product is mentioned in the press. A variation is sentiment analysis or opinion mining, which seeks to extract "sentiment" from text or audio data, such as the success or lack of success in dealing with recurring customer complaints to a call center. A third approach is pattern analytics, which extracts information from images such as photographs, medical images (MRI, x-rays), or even facial recognition. Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.4 Describe advanced business analytics tools

10) Explain neural networks and machine learning. Answer: Neural networks are computer systems, which, guided by statistical techniques, take large volumes of data and potential variables to form groupings of variables to identify complex paths and associations. Machine learning often builds on these paths and associations to make science fiction a reality by creating speech recognition and self-driving cars. As applied to analytics, machine learning provides a vehicle to sift through vast amounts of big data to provide insight. Diff: 2 Objective: LO G.4 Describe advanced business analytics tools