CH11-ICA-Major Functions in Steel Plants: Production Planning & Control

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What is the responsibility of the section mentioned in the text?

Long-term planning and budget exercise
Plant control functions for resource deployment
Receipt of orders from CMO (correct)
Monitoring and reporting production details

Which function falls under the Planning section's responsibility?

Handling emergency situations
Monitoring and reporting production details
Operating 24X7 for uninterrupted production
Formulation of monthly product-mix (correct)

What is the main focus of the Plant Control section?

Monitoring, collection, and compilation of production details (correct)
Long-term planning and budget exercise
Issuing release orders for road despatches
Prioritizing resource deployment and handling emergencies

Which aspect is included in the Long-term planning function?

Finalizing major operational norms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key interaction point of the Planning section mentioned in the text?

Monthly sales meetings with CMO (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Plant Control section do to prevent production interruptions?

Collection and compilation of production details (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which department has the responsibility of handling emergency situations according to the text?

Plant Control functions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nodal agency for prioritization of resource deployment?

(Plant Control) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of establishing Public Sector Industries in the early fifties?

Boosting economic development (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Township represent?

Unity in diversity (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are 'welfare' and 'amenities' described in relation to each other according to the text?

Interdependent aspects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of caring for amenities according to the text?

Leads to higher productivity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons for conducting health check-up programs for employees?

Ensuring employees' well-being (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do planned health check-up programmes impact employee productivity?

Lead to higher productivity (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the concept of the Township according to the text?

Diverse integration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why were Public Sector Industries established according to the text?

'To boost economic development' (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which department in a steel plant is responsible for coordinating and planning production activities?

Production, Planning & Control (PPC) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of PPC in a steel plant?

To achieve the highest efficiency in production (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which department in a steel plant serves as the nodal agency for order serving and dispatch?

Product (Sales Coordination) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of Production, Planning & Control (PPC)?

Managing marketing strategies (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which department in a steel plant is responsible for receiving customer requirements?

Central Marketing Organization, SAIL (D) Signup and view all the answers

What time periods does PPC prepare detailed production schedules for?

Annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the dynamic nature of the PPC function?

Product quality standards (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which department in a steel plant is responsible for planning raw materials for production units?

Procurement Department (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the medical department in the given context?

To provide comprehensive health care services (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of activities does the AMR relate to in the given context?

Central Survey Committee & allotment of O&M (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the medical department in case of any unforeseen accident?

Providing immediate relief measures and treatment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What services does the Public Health Department provide in the given context?

Health care services (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the responsibility of the medical department in the given context?

Providing comprehensive health care services (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Industrial Health Unit in the given context?

Providing health care services (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the medical department in the given context?

Providing health care services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the medical department in terms of community service in the given context?

Providing health care services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the statistical section?

Preparing and compiling data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Management Services Department?

Developing effectiveness and efficiency in ISO parameters (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Industrial Engineering Department?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of managers in the Management Services Department?

Both a and b (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Management Services Department?