IET 2233: Geographical Maintenance Organizations Quiz
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In a centralized maintenance organization, what is a benefit of more extensive use of personnel?

  • Better utilization of resources (correct)
  • Easier crew scheduling
  • Reduced response time
  • More effective data collection

    • What is a disadvantage of a centralized maintenance organization?

  • More effective data collection
  • Easier crew scheduling
  • Increased travel time and slower response (correct)
  • Better utilization of resources

    • In a geographical organization by areas, what is the purpose of keeping a small group in a central location?

  • Increased travel time
  • Better utilization of resources
  • Data collection and analysis (correct)
  • Reducing nonproductive time

    • What is a benefit of geographical organizational structures in smaller, geographically compact plants?

    <p>Better utilization of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organization would be more effective in ensuring technicians can be directed to the highest priority work, no matter the location?

    <p>Centralized organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational structure may face a disadvantage of reduced response time caused by increased travel time?

    <p>Geographical organization by areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of maintenance personnel working the same schedule as the operations or production personnel?

    <p>Develop better communication and understanding of strengths and weaknesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of the hybrid organizational structure for maintenance personnel?

    <p>Excessive staffing and disruption in schedules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Maintenance-Centric reporting structure, who does the maintenance department report to?

    <p>All maintenance team reports to plant or facilities manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential downside of the Production-Centric reporting structure for maintenance resources?

    <p>Maintenance resources are diverted from preventive maintenance to project work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Engineering-Centric reporting structure for maintenance?

    <p>Construction engineering, project engineering, and maintenance have same supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue may arise in the Maintenance-Centric reporting structure if a project gets behind schedule?

    <p>Maintenance resources are diverted from preventive maintenance to project work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of the hybrid organizational structure for maintenance personnel?

    <p>Excessive staffing and disruption in schedules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential downside of the Engineering-Centric reporting structure for maintenance?

    <p>Less use of maintenance workforce and more equipment downtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which organizational structure do maintenance personnel report to the production department?

    <p>Production-Centric Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

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