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1. When all products undergo the same operations in the same sequence, a(n) ____ is used.
a. output layout
b. process layout
c. product design
d. product layout
e. fixed layout
2. A government-funded group of scientists is assigned to discover new knowledge and scientific advances. These scientists are not required to consider the potential use of this knowledge. This group is conducting
a. research for product life cycles.
b. academic research and development.
c. basic research.
d. development and implementation.
e. applied research.
3. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Quality has become an overall approach to doing business.
b. Over the years, a number of managers have realized that quality is an essential ingredient of the good or service being manufactured.
c. For most businesses, quality costs too much money.
d. Quality and productivity have often been viewed as conflicting goals.
e. Making products right the first time reduces many of the rejects and much of the rework.
4. When machines and equipment do most of the work in a manufacturing plant, it is referred to as a mechanical-intensive process.
a. True b. False
5. The Motorola Corporation has begun a program that promises to improve employee motivation. This is an example of a way to ____ productivity.
a. eliminate
b. retard
c. increase
d. decrease
e. stifle