Management Tasks and Responsibilities Quiz
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Who is responsible for preparing strategic plans and policies for the organization?

  • Middle-level management
  • All managers
  • Top management level (correct)
  • Junior managers

What is a primary responsibility of the middle-level management according to the text?

  • Communicating with the outside world
  • Hiring and training top-level managers
  • Providing overall guidance and direction
  • Executing plans in accordance with top management policies (correct)

Which level of management is accountable towards an organization's shareholders for performance?

  • All levels equally
  • Top management level (correct)
  • Junior managers
  • Middle-level management

What is a key responsibility of middle-level managers in relation to lower-level management?

<p>Participating in hiring and training processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which management level is primarily responsible for encouraging harmony and collaboration within the organization?

<p>Top management level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of top management in terms of communication?

<p>Communicating with the outside world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Engineering Management?

<p>Develop ways to utilize the forces of nature efficiently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the role of Administrative, Managerial, or Top Level of Management in an organization?

<p>Laying down objectives and broad policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Engineering Management from traditional engineering roles?

<p>Incorporation of social sciences in decision-making (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Engineering Management combine technical capabilities with leadership skills?

<p>By emphasizing the importance of teamwork (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What resources are typically managed in the context of Engineering Management?

<p>Human, material, information, energy resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Engineering Management utilize knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences?

<p>To predict and evaluate system results (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Planning phase in management tasks?

<p>To define long-term goals and objectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Organizing phase differ from the Planning phase?

<p>Organizing arranges resources, tasks, and people, while Planning sets goals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which management task ensures that various functions, departments, and teams work collaboratively toward common goals?

<p>Integrating/Directing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Measuring in management tasks?

<p>To determine the success in meeting the original plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of management tasks involves aligning efforts toward common objectives?

<p>Planning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In management tasks, what does the Organizing phase focus on?

<p>Determining actions required (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of central control of stocks and spare parts?

<p>Faster deliveries to customers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which techniques are mentioned in the text for materials control?

<p>Just in Time (JIT) and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is stock measured in JIT (Just in Time) technique?

<p>In terms of hours of production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) involve?

<p>Ordering and scheduling materials for production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Design for Manufacture about?

<p>Facilitating design changes between engineering and manufacturing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Quality signify in the context of the text?

<p>Meeting customer expectations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between mass production and continuous production?

<p>Mass production involves dedicated production lines, while continuous production operates 24/7 with little operator intervention. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Experience Curve describe in manufacturing?

<p>How cost varies with volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of manufacturing technology?

<p>To transform raw materials into finished goods cost-effectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)?

<p>Increased output, decreased manufacturing cost, and reduced lead times (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the lower end of the Experience Curve benefit production?

<p>It decreases the cost per unit and increases profits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does manufacturing technology play in product design and improvement?

<p>It plays a crucial role in transforming raw materials into finished goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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