Benefits of Improved Efficiency and Mechanization Quiz

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What is one benefit of mechanization described in the text?

Reduced costs of operation

Increased flexibility in office systems

Elimination of errors for smoother work processes (correct)

Increased importance given to office workers

Why does the text mention that smaller firms may not take advantage of modern office machines?

High cost of installation and operation (correct)

Lack of availability of machines

Incompatibility with smaller firm structures

Preference for manual systems by smaller firms

What is a demerit mentioned in the text about the mechanization of accounting systems?

Enhanced creativity in accounting processes

Less expensive repairs

Rigid structure required (correct)

Increased flexibility in workflow

How does mechanization affect the monotony of repetitive tasks in the office, according to the text?

Reduces monotony of uninteresting tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which cost-related factor is highlighted in the text as a disadvantage of office mechanization?

High cost of breakdown repair affecting workflow Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided to prevent machines from becoming more important than the work produced?

Subordination of workers to machines Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of mechanization mentioned in the text?

Eliminating monotony in repetitive tasks Signup and view all the answers

How does mechanization help in achieving a better quality of work?

By improving the systematic execution of work Signup and view all the answers

Which benefit is associated with the use of machines in office work, as per the text?

Improving speed and efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which machines help in the decision-making process for office work?

By interpreting facts and data for decision making Signup and view all the answers

How does mechanization contribute to time-saving as mentioned in the text?

By allowing work that would take hours to be done quickly Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is a consideration related to the costs of mechanization according to the text?

Higher long-term investment proving to be beneficial Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of mechanization in the office, according to the text?

Saving labor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of office mechanization in the text?

Increasing reliance on manual operations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an expensive machine used in a big office for mechanization?

Telephones Signup and view all the answers

What should the decision to mechanize office operations be based on?

Cost-benefit analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cost associated with the maintenance of highly sophisticated machines like computers?

Salary of personnel operating the machines Signup and view all the answers

What additional cost does mechanization in the office NOT lead to, according to the text?

Cost of employee training Signup and view all the answers