Sunday, April 13, 2008

Cases in Operations Management - 5

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



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

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

Select The Blank
Question
This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Duration of project can be reduced if duration of an activity on ________ path is reduced.
Correct Answer
Critical
Your Answer
Critical

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

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

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

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

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

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The huge work table placed outside the machine shop can be used to carry out :-
Correct Answer
Filing work , Debarring work , Cleaning work
Your Answer
Filing work , Debarring work , Cleaning work

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr. Bose, Purchase Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that previous lot of 500 kg material was purchased from :-
Correct Answer
A source who is not in the approved list
Your Answer
A source who is not in the approved list

True/False
Question
This question refers to case on Morbay Engineering Works (MEW).Overtime tend to reward more than incentive scheme.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company is manned by :-
Correct Answer
Professional managers
Your Answer
Professional managers

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The purchase department is responsible only for buying and ________.
Correct Answer
Expediting
Your Answer
Expediting

Select The Blank
Question
This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in completion of ________ would increase Project cost.
Correct Answer
Project
Your Answer
Project

Select The Blank
Question
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Fixed ________ are to be computed only when machines need to be purchased.
Correct Answer
Overhead
Your Answer
Overhead

Select The Blank
Question
The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Raw material in the form of bar stock is supplied by the ________.
Correct Answer
Customer
Your Answer
Customer

True/False
Question
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Cost of reject above 5% machining rejection is borne by the vendor.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Select The Blank
Question
This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The case study requires calculation of set up ________ for the job.
Correct Answer
Cost
Your Answer
Cost

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

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : This company was acquired by Das Group of Industries. Mr. Mohit Sen,(head of Business planning function in the corporate office) was visiting the factory as its :-
Correct Answer
Turn over was stagnating
Your Answer
Turn over was stagnating

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The scheme shall apply to :-
Correct Answer
Each and every employee
Your Answer
Each and every employee

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The groove cutting operation is performed by :-
Correct Answer
Holding the gear blank on a mandrel in face plate , Cutting the groove by two tools , One tool is held in rear side and other held in front side
Your Answer
Holding the gear blank on a mandrel in face plate , Cutting the groove by two tools , One tool is held in rear side and other held in front side

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is to be manufactured in house, following are the requirements:-
Correct Answer
New jigs and fixtures , Additional shift , Additional manpower
Your Answer
New jigs and fixtures , Additional shift

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The responsibility of physical movement of material was assigned to :-
Correct Answer
Helpers
Your Answer
Helpers

Select The Blank
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : The task given is to redraw ________ activity chart for the improved method.
Correct Answer
Multiple
Your Answer
Multiple

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

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that :-
Correct Answer
Material testing was done by a worker as Raw Material Inspector was absent , Visual checking for cracks on sample basis was carried out , Heat treatment operator is a new one .
Your Answer
Material testing was done by a worker as Raw Material Inspector was absent , Visual checking for cracks on sample basis was carried out , Heat treatment operator is a new one .

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.': The contract with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd was agreed with following terms & conditions :-
Correct Answer
Price per unit FOR Bombay , Delivery 10-12 weeks after receipt of buyer's confirmed order , Payment 60 days after dispatch of material
Your Answer
Price per unit FOR Bombay , Delivery 10-12 weeks after receipt of buyer's confirmed order , Payment 60 days after dispatch of material

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Activity in CPM
Arrow
Arrow
This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Critical Path
Project duration
Project duration
CPM/PERT
Project planning/ scheduling technique
Project planning/ scheduling technique
Cost overrun
Delays in project
Delays in project

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

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

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

True/False
Question
This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd' : The company's suppliers are of all sizes and scattered across the country.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.':Parveen Kumar proposed to set up a :-
Correct Answer
Cast Iron foundry
Your Answer
Cast Iron foundry

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

True/False
Question
This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd. Mr. Jain proposed that for accounting of material, and to carry out other task, two additional clerks shall be recruited
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

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

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

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

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

True/False
Question
This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The President knows that some changes in purchasing policy are being planned.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

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