Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Cases in Operations Management - 9

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : The disposal of material was done on ________ basis. Correct Answer Weight Your Answer Weight Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________. Correct Answer Inefficiency Your Answer Inefficiency Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________. Correct Answer Overrun Your Answer Overrun 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 Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The company, for its various items, has recently introduced the concept of :-

Correct Answer Economic lot size Your Answer Economic lot size Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Other material considered to be scrap/obsolete is :Correct Answer Packing material , Maintenance spares , Parts/components Your Answer Packing material , Maintenance spares , Parts/components , Electric motors True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: G.M. recruited a senior purchase manager, Mr. Sajid Durrani in the purchased department :Correct Answer In view of need to procure parts/components for development in time Your Answer In view of need to procure parts/components for development in time Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following was the solution conceived by the Production Manager to the need of increasing production:Correct Answer Introduction of incentive scheme Your Answer Introduction of incentive scheme 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 Multiple Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is manufactured in house, following costs wll increase:Correct Answer Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant Your Answer Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant , Fixed overheads Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The purchase of steel was done exclusively by :Correct Answer One buyer Your Answer One buyer 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 True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Under Scanlon Plan employee is paid incentive bonus based on individual efforts and additional output. Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : During the period of rapid expansion, it became necessary to subcontract a significant volume of machining operations. Correct Answer True

Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The groove cutting operation is performed at the :Correct Answer Capston lathe Your Answer Capston lathe 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 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :Correct Answer Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals Your Answer Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals , Manpower Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Capacity cost Unabsorbed overheads Unabsorbed overheads This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Power cost Variable over head Variable over head Setup cost Fixed labour cost Marginal cost Material cost Direct cost Direct cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : As per Materials Manager basis of awarding contract is :Correct Answer Justified in each case , All Purchase orders above Rs. 10,000/- are counter signed by him , All Purchase orders above Rs. 50,000/- are signed by V.P. Your Answer Justified in each case , All Purchase orders above Rs. 10,000/- are counter signed by him , All Purchase orders above Rs. 50,000/- are signed by V.P. , Case to case basis 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 , Manufacture hobbing fixture Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per the MD, the company is faced with following problems :Correct Answer Union leaders do not work , Lower efficiency of the mechanics, as they do not work at their place of work , Union leaders waste their time Your Answer Union leaders do not work , Lower efficiency of the mechanics, as they do not work at their place of work , Union leaders waste their time , Unsatisfactory layout Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' :Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 nos of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine :Correct Answer Cylindrical grinder Your Answer Cylindrical grinder Select The Blank Question

This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress. Correct Answer Congested Your Answer Congested Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The machines were completed by Kay Jee :Correct Answer Within the stipulated delivery period Your Answer Within the stipulated delivery period Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The pedestal grinder mounted on the huge work table, gives out ________ and blows out dust. Correct Answer Sparks Your Answer Sparks Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Process sheet for exhaust manifold provides following information:Correct Answer Jigs and fixtures required Your Answer Utilization of machine planned Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Presently the raw castings are procured by UTPL and given to machining to three vendors. If UTPL has to manufacture Exhaust Manifold in house it would have to provide one of the following: Correct Answer New jigs and fixtures Your Answer New jigs and fixtures Match The Following Question

Correct Answer Your Answer Mechanics going to clerk with requisition Get the replacements authorization Get the replacements authorization This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Loss of productive time Obtaining replacement of spares from stores Obtaining replacement of spares from stores Transfer of parts from work table to a hand trolley and pushing it out to the service bay Blowing off parts clean with compressed air Blowing off parts clean with compressed air Space for storage of seats inside the workshop Avoid wasteful movements Avoid wasteful movements Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The old supplier :Correct Answer Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid Your Answer Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid , Is always asked his opinion about quantity to be ordered True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet. Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question This Question refers to 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 Select The Blank Question

This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. instructed Materials Manager to collect ________ information and evidence to clarify that their system is foolproof. Correct Answer Relevant Your Answer Relevant Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Work elements performed by a gear shaving operator are :Correct Answer Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel Your Answer Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel , Raise oil guard and switch on the machine Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The cost of manufacturing has increased due to :Correct Answer Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products Your Answer Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products , Non availability of skilled labour Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The cycle time per piece to perform the set of activities listed adds up to ________. Correct Answer 2.30 minutes Your Answer 2.30 minutes Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Personnel Officer Mr. Sinha informed Mr. Kaul that Employee ________ is very high. Correct Answer Turnover Your Answer Turnover

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : As per GM, the route cause of this non-sensical situation is lack of :Correct Answer Co-ordination Your Answer Co-ordination 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 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 , Increase sales True/False Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The table given in the case study gives approximate machine hour rate for each indicated machine. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : To manufacture exhaust Manifild in-house additional capacity is required. Extra capacity can be generated at UTPL by additional ________. Correct Answer Shift Your Answer Shift

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 Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The firm is :Correct Answer A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear Your Answer A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear , Engaged in manufacture of cutting gears Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :Correct Answer Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost Your Answer Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost , Power cost True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen was informed by Mr. Ravikant, Materials Manager that counting is not necessary at every stage as they count at the initial stage and since their workers and supervisors are experienced, they can easily identify the components at each stage of production. Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Project duration can always be reduced by deploying additional recourses. Correct Answer False

Your Answer False at 6:32 AM 0 comments Links to this post Labels: Cases in Operations Management (Set II)

Cases in Operations Management - 8

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : M.D. has asked for ________ from the Vice President. Correct Answer Explanation Your Answer Explanation Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The ________ furniture is sold through distributors. Correct Answer Standard Your Answer Standard Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company has finalized the order for manufacture of a ________ driven gear. Correct Answer Speedmeter Your Answer Speedmeter Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co' : As per Mr. Khanna( Planning Manager) sales plans are changed :Correct Answer Overnight Your Answer Overnight

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : project planning/scheduling techniques are called by following names:Correct Answer CPM , PERT , Network Analysis Your Answer CPM , PERT Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The loss of consignment was ________. Correct Answer Total Your Answer Partial True/False Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The executives were entitled for incentive bonus. Correct Answer True Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The process involves the use of :Correct Answer HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill Your Answer HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Process sheet does not provide following data:Correct Answer Shift Your Answer Shift Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The consultant made following recommendations :Correct Answer Creation of industrial engineering department , Methods improvement & fixation of performance standards , Introduction of incentive scheme Your Answer Creation of industrial engineering department , Methods improvement & fixation of performance standards , Introduction of incentive scheme True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet. Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : After completion of manufacturing, Jay Jee took following actions :Correct Answer Dispatched the consignment by Express Roadlines by truck , Raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount , Did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier Your Answer Dispatched the consignment by Express Roadlines by truck , Raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount , Did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen observed that the Machine Shop was looking ________. Correct Answer Congested Your Answer

Congested Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Procurement cost per order is computed on the basis of following data: Correct Answer Order cost , No of vendors , Frequency of ordering Your Answer Order cost , No of vendors , Unit price of the item Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.':The location of plant has been narrowed down to following locations :Correct Answer Kolhapur , Ahmedabad , Coimbatore Your Answer Coimbatore , Kolhapur , Ahmedabad Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : Balancing weights are manufactured using facilities arranged in :Correct Answer Process type of layout Your Answer Process type of layout Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Shop floor mangers pressurized to give Overtime Overtime This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : Qualifying amount shall be raised with Increase in sales price Increase in sales price Incentive will be paid on Basic salary of each employee Basic salary of each employee Basis of payment on Total output in terms of value of production Total output in terms of value of production

True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Project duration can always be reduced by deploying additional recourses. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Customers complaints were on the rise, mainly due to :Correct Answer Delay in deliveries Your Answer Delay in deliveries Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Mr. Dilip Tahil who founded the company initially focused on :Correct Answer Custom built furniture Your Answer Custom built furniture Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company supplies components to :Correct Answer Automobile industries , Printing machines , Machine tool & process equipment industries Your Answer Automobile industries , Printing machines , Machine tool & process equipment industries Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The cost of manufacturing has increased due to :Correct Answer Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products Your Answer Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products

True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : The organization has reputation for poor deliveries. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : The Scanlon plan for incentive payment is useful for the organizations of following characteristic:Correct Answer Highly labour intensive Your Answer Highly labour intensive Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : In Scanlon Plan all employees receive guaranteed ________ wages. Correct Answer Time Your Answer Time True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : It takes 0.2 minutes to measure dimensions and set aside gear into the trolley. Correct Answer True Your Answer False True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : As extra capacity can be generated by starting an additional shift, hence fixed overheads are sizable. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : The management is interested in the following :Correct Answer Improved method of working Your Answer Improved method of working Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :Correct Answer Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals Your Answer Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The volume of growth tripled due to ________ management. Correct Answer Aggressive Your Answer Aggressive Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Responsibility for Monthly report on any rejected/obsolete/non-moving items Production /Marketing department Production /Marketing department This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Decision whether material is obsolete or otherwise Store Manager Store Manager Disposal of waste/obsolete material Once a year Once a year Storage of scrap material in scrap yard Without identification or any records of quantities Without identification or any records of quantities Select The Blank Question

This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : Number of work stations are to be decided based on assumption that monthly off take is ________ numbers. Correct Answer 8000 Your Answer 8000 Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Incentive schemes can not be considered to be a substitute of the following:Correct Answer Poor management Your Answer Low productivity True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' :The rates of scrap were reviewed from time to time. Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The operation time for C' sunk 14 dia holes on both sides is 0.50 per piece. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : It was decided to modify the existing layout of the plant in the year :Correct Answer 1972 Your Answer 1972 Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : Incentive scheme was finalized

based on :Correct Answer Monthly sales Your Answer Monthly production Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress. Correct Answer Congested Your Answer Congested Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : The company should continue current practice of subcontracting thread rolling operation if :Correct Answer Cost to buy is lower than cost to make Your Answer Cost to buy is lower than cost to make True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company has received a special order where :Correct Answer A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested Your Answer A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested Multiple Choice Single Answer Question

This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. asked Material Manager to prepare short report to be presented to board of directors about :Correct Answer Buying policies Your Answer Buying policies Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : Manufacturing Manager handles :Correct Answer Production , Inventory control , Receiving Your Answer Production , Inventory control , Receiving Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Work elements performed by a gear shaving operator are :Correct Answer Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel Your Answer Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________. Correct Answer Overrun Your Answer Overrun Select The Blank Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Allied Industries Pvt ltd is a small ________ concern with 25 workmen. Correct Answer Proprietary Your Answer Proprietary at 6:30 AM 0 comments Links to this post

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Cases in Operations Management - 7

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : M.D. has asked for ________ from the Vice President. Correct Answer Explanation Your Answer Explanation Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The ________ furniture is sold through distributors. Correct Answer Standard Your Answer Standard Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company has finalized the order for manufacture of a ________ driven gear. Correct Answer Speedmeter Your Answer Speedmeter Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co' : As per Mr. Khanna( Planning Manager) sales plans are changed :Correct Answer Overnight Your Answer Overnight Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : project planning/scheduling techniques are called by following names:-

Correct Answer CPM , PERT , Network Analysis Your Answer CPM , PERT Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The loss of consignment was ________. Correct Answer Total Your Answer Partial True/False Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The executives were entitled for incentive bonus. Correct Answer True Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The process involves the use of :Correct Answer HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill Your Answer HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Process sheet does not provide following data:Correct Answer Shift Your Answer Shift Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The consultant made following recommendations :Correct Answer Creation of industrial engineering department , Methods improvement & fixation of performance

standards , Introduction of incentive scheme Your Answer Creation of industrial engineering department , Methods improvement & fixation of performance standards , Introduction of incentive scheme True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet. Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : After completion of manufacturing, Jay Jee took following actions :Correct Answer Dispatched the consignment by Express Roadlines by truck , Raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount , Did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier Your Answer Dispatched the consignment by Express Roadlines by truck , Raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount , Did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen observed that the Machine Shop was looking ________. Correct Answer Congested Your Answer Congested Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Procurement cost per order is

computed on the basis of following data: Correct Answer Order cost , No of vendors , Frequency of ordering Your Answer Order cost , No of vendors , Unit price of the item Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.':The location of plant has been narrowed down to following locations :Correct Answer Kolhapur , Ahmedabad , Coimbatore Your Answer Kolhapur , Ahmedabad , Coimbatore True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : The organization has reputation for poor deliveries. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : The Scanlon plan for incentive payment is useful for the organizations of following characteristic:Correct Answer Highly labour intensive Your Answer Highly labour intensive Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : In Scanlon Plan all employees receive guaranteed ________ wages. Correct Answer Time Your Answer Time True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : It takes 0.2 minutes to measure dimensions and set aside gear into the trolley.

Correct Answer True Your Answer False True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : As extra capacity can be generated by starting an additional shift, hence fixed overheads are sizable. Correct Answer False Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : The management is interested in the following :Correct Answer Improved method of working Your Answer Improved method of working Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :Correct Answer Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals Your Answer Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The volume of growth tripled due to ________ management. Correct Answer Aggressive Your Answer Aggressive Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Responsibility for Monthly report on any rejected/obsolete/non-moving items

Production /Marketing department Production /Marketing department This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Decision whether material is obsolete or otherwise Store Manager Store Manager Disposal of waste/obsolete material Once a year Once a year Storage of scrap material in scrap yard Without identification or any records of quantities Without identification or any records of quantities Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : Number of work stations are to be decided based on assumption that monthly off take is ________ numbers. Correct Answer 8000 Your Answer 8000 Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Incentive schemes can not be considered to be a substitute of the following:Correct Answer Poor management Your Answer Low productivity True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' :The rates of scrap were reviewed from time to time. Correct Answer False Your Answer False True/False Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The operation time for C' sunk 14 dia holes on both sides is 0.50 per piece. Correct Answer True

Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : It was decided to modify the existing layout of the plant in the year :Correct Answer 1972 Your Answer 1972 Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : Incentive scheme was finalized based on :Correct Answer Monthly sales Your Answer Monthly production Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress. Correct Answer Congested Your Answer Congested Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : The company should continue current practice of subcontracting thread rolling operation if :Correct Answer Cost to buy is lower than cost to make Your Answer Cost to buy is lower than cost to make True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component. Correct Answer False Your Answer

False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company has received a special order where :Correct Answer A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested Your Answer A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. asked Material Manager to prepare short report to be presented to board of directors about :Correct Answer Buying policies Your Answer Buying policies Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : Manufacturing Manager handles :Correct Answer Production , Inventory control , Receiving Your Answer Production , Inventory control , Receiving Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Work elements performed by a gear shaving operator are :Correct Answer Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel Your Answer Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________.

Correct Answer Overrun Your Answer Overrun Select The Blank Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Allied Industries Pvt ltd is a small ________ concern with 25 workmen. Correct Answer Proprietary Your Answer Proprietary at 6:29 AM 0 comments Links to this post Labels: Cases in Operations Management (Set II)

Cases in Operations Management - 6

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : After completion of manufacturing, Jay Jee took following actions :Correct Answer Dispatched the consignment by Express Roadlines by truck , Raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount , Did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier Your Answer Did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier , Dispatched the consignment by Express Roadlines by truck , Raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : During the meeting with G.M (Mr. Kaul) Store Keeper Mr. Bapat informed that purchases were made from :Correct Answer Several sources Your Answer Several sources Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : One of the following is not a variable overhead:-

Correct Answer Space Your Answer Space True/False Question This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop' : As per cost figures collected, Expected volume of work on special equipment next year is 10,000 Nos. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: In the existing method, the scarp generated in processes like machining was stored in :Correct Answer Scrap yard Your Answer Scrap yard Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Anonymous letter received by M.D. Need to justify Need to justify This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd.' : Senior buyers Seen in top hotels with suppliers No material facts to support the arguments Reason for failure to convince the Board of Directors No material facts to support the arguments No confidence in Material manager and Senior buyers Lot of items on the agenda Need to be concise and to the point Need to be concise and to the point Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The new items contracted by the company are handled by the development department for :Correct Answer Submission of samples , Manufacture of one or two production lots , Transfer to manufacturing

department for regular production, after successful development Your Answer Submission of samples , Manufacture of one or two production lots , Transfer to manufacturing department for regular production, after successful development Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company has well established machine shop having more than 150 machines and :Correct Answer A heat treatment shop , Metrology section , Packing section Your Answer A heat treatment shop , Metrology section , Packing section Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company also executes :Correct Answer Rush orders Your Answer Rush orders Select The Blank Question This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop' :The owner finds it ________ to get part time employees when there is heavy work load. Correct Answer Difficult Your Answer Difficult Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' :Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 nos of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine :Correct Answer Cylindrical grinder Your Answer Cylindrical grinder Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Process sheet for exhaust manifold provides following information:-

Correct Answer Jigs and fixtures required Your Answer Jigs and fixtures required Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company supplies components to :Correct Answer Automobile industries , Printing machines , Machine tool & process equipment industries Your Answer Automobile industries , Printing machines , Machine tool & process equipment industries True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : Cost of running Sally's department is Rs 3,70,000 per year. This is on account of :Correct Answer Salaries , Fringes , Expenses Your Answer Salaries , Fringes , Expenses Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : After the introduction of scheme, shop floor manager has complained of pressure from workmen for ________. Correct Answer Overtime Your Answer Overtime Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Test of viability of standards

Production study Production study This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Guaranteed time wage Scanlon Plan Predetermined Method Time standards Base wage rate Job Evaluation Work Measurement Fixation of Performance standard Work Measurement Job Evaluation Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : Jones had been brought in by a management consultant to ________ the department's buying activities. Correct Answer Centralize Your Answer Centralize Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : It was decided to modify the existing layout of the plant in the year :Correct Answer 1972 Your Answer 1972 Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company has received a special order where :Correct Answer A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested Your Answer A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested Select The Blank Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : One of the assumptions of the case is- other incidental costs (e.g. paper work, Transport charges for acquiring and regrinding thread roll) are ________.

Correct Answer Negligible Your Answer Low Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The ________ furniture is sold through distributors. Correct Answer Standard Your Answer Standard Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : It is a :Correct Answer Light engineering company Your Answer Light engineering company True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The average efficiency on the other components currently being produced is around 75%. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The process involves the use of :Correct Answer HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill Your Answer HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Jigs and fixtures once provided will be able to maintain accuracy up to about ________ pieces. Correct Answer 20000 Your Answer

20000 True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : "It is difficult to install an incentive scheme and easy to withdraw when desired." Correct Answer False Your Answer True True/False Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The operation time for C' sunk 14 dia holes on both sides is 0.50 per piece. Correct Answer True Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : Problems got created due to :Correct Answer Added work load in purchasing , Divided buying responsibilities , Number of inexperienced buyers Your Answer Added work load in purchasing , Divided buying responsibilities , Number of inexperienced buyers Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.': The company is faced with following problems :Correct Answer Choice of Location Your Answer Choice of Plant machinery Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Following is the information requirement for using CPM/PERT techniques:Correct Answer List of activities , Activity duration , Precedent relationship of the activities Your Answer

List of activities , Activity duration , Person responsible for activity completion Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : The success of an incentive plan to a large extent depends on the following factor:Correct Answer Quality of performance standard Your Answer Production Planning and Control system Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following systems are prerequisites for an incentive scheme:Correct Answer Good production planning and control system , Good Inspection and quality control system , Sound system of accounting operators daily output Your Answer Good production planning and control system , Good Inspection and quality control system , Sound system of accounting operators daily output Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The problem envisages determining the rate of ________ before and after improvement in the existing method. Correct Answer Production Your Answer Speed Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The problems reported are :Correct Answer Delays in placing orders , Frequently late deliveries , Incorrect ordering quantities Your Answer Delays in placing orders , Frequently late deliveries , Incorrect ordering quantities Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following practice if prevalent, must be eliminated to guarantee success of wage incentive scheme :Correct Answer Overtime Your Answer

Encashment of leave True/False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : The organization has reputation for poor deliveries. Correct Answer False Your Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Use of Network Techniques beside computing project duration also helps in the following :Correct Answer Possibilities of reducing project duration Your Answer Computing manpower requirement Multiple Choice Single Answer Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : This case is concerned with following element of production planning:Correct Answer Routing Your Answer Scheduling Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The machines were completed by Kay Jee :Correct Answer Within the stipulated delivery period Your Answer Within the stipulated delivery period Select The Blank Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The pedestal grinder mounted on the huge work table, gives out ________ and blows out dust. Correct Answer Sparks Your Answer Sparks

Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : In machining Exhaust Manifold, no cutting oil is required as the material is ________. Correct Answer Cast iron Your Answer Plastic Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Success of wage incentive plans to a large extent depends on the ________ of performance standards. Correct Answer Quality Your Answer Quality True/False Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The cost of foundry reject is borne by the company. Correct Answer True Your Answer True True/False Question This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd' : As per summary of purchases of the last year, Material cost as a proportion of sales is 26%. Correct Answer False Your Answer True True/False Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The executives were entitled for incentive bonus. Correct Answer True Your Answer True

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