Management (Quiz) MCQs

Which of the following is a good suggestion for managers when conducting interviews? 

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Which of the following is a good suggestion for managers when conducting interviews? 

Which of the following is a good suggestion for managers when conducting interviews? 

 Options:

A. Ask about the candidate’s family to show personal interest.
B. The resume should be used for selection of interview candidates only; ignore it thereafter.
C. Do more than half of the talking to make sure you are sharing enough about the company and its culture.
D. Ask questions spontaneously to get the most straightforward answers from the candidate.
E. After the interview write a short report with a quantitative score of the candidate’s qualifications.

The Correct Answer Is:

  • E. After the interview write a short report with a quantitative score of the candidate’s qualifications.

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One fundamental difference between a process chart and a flowchart is that:

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One fundamental difference between a process chart and a flowchart is that:

Looking for the answer to the question below related to Management? One fundamental difference between a process chart and a flowchart is that:  Options: A. the process chart adds a time dimension to the horizontal axis, while a flowchart is not time-oriented. B. the process chart includes the supply chain, while the flowchart stays within … Read more

Mrp ii is accurately described as 

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Mrp ii is accurately described as 

Mrp ii is accurately described as 

 Options:

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.

The Correct Answer Is:

C. material resource planning.

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Most people from western cultures tend to ______ when conveying bad news or negative feedback. 

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Most people from western cultures tend to ______ when conveying bad news or negative feedback. 

Most people from western cultures tend to ______ when conveying bad news or negative feedback. 

 Options:

A. lean forward
B. smile
C. yawn
D. avoid eye contact
E. nod their heads

The Correct Answer Is:

  • D. avoid eye contact

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Compared to tangible resources, intangible resources are

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Compared to tangible resources, intangible resources are

Compared to tangible resources, intangible resources are

 Options:

A. of less strategic value to the firm.
B. less likely to be the focus of strategic analysis.
C. a superior source of capabilities.
D. more likely to be reflected on the firm’s balance sheet.

The Correct Answer Is:

C. a superior source of capabilities.

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A material requirements plan contains information with regard to all of the following except: 

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A material requirements plan contains information with regard to all of the following except: 

A material requirements plan contains information with regard to all of the following except: 

 Options:

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.

The Correct Answer Is:

C. the capacity needed to provide the projected output rate.

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Local communities are stakeholders of organizations because communities _____. 

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Local communities are stakeholders of organizations because communities _____. 

Local communities are stakeholders of organizations because communities _____. 

 Options:

A. rely on the products the companies produce
B. rely on the tax base from companies, and their employee payrolls, to thrive
C. wish to join forces with organizations to create strategic alliances
D. need the publicity of national organizations
E. enjoy the changes that progress tends to bring

The Correct Answer Is:

B. rely on the tax base from companies, and their employee payrolls, to thrive

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How can a reduction of in-transit inventory be encouraged? 

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How can a reduction of in-transit inventory be encouraged? 

Looking for the answer to the question below related to Management? How can a reduction of in-transit inventory be encouraged?   Options: A. supplier location near plants B. high setup costs C. low carrying costs D. use of trains, not trucks E. low-cost, global suppliers   The Correct Answer Is: A. supplier location near plants   … Read more

When sample measurements falls inside the control limits, it means that:

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When sample measurements falls inside the control limits, it means that:

When sample measurements falls inside the control limits, it means that:

 Options:

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.

The Correct Answer Is:

D. if there is no other pattern in the samples, the process is in control.

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Which of the following statements regarding a pull system is true

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Which of the following statements regarding a pull system is true

Which of the following statements regarding a pull system is true

 Options:

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 the above is true of a pull system.

The Correct Answer Is:

D. Problems become more obvious.

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