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What is the main purpose of production in an organization?
What is the main purpose of production in an organization?
- To recruit and train new employees
- To transform inputs into necessary products or services with the required level of quality (correct)
- To manage financial resources effectively
- To develop marketing strategies
When did production management become more popular in the industry?
When did production management become more popular in the industry?
- During the 1950s
- During the 1980s
- During the 1960s
- During the 1930s (correct)
What led to the shift from 'production' to 'operations' management in the 1970s?
What led to the shift from 'production' to 'operations' management in the 1970s?
- Global economic recession
- Increased focus on efficient economic performance (correct)
- Rising labor costs
- Introduction of new technology
What does production management integrate and convert into value-added products or services?
What does production management integrate and convert into value-added products or services?
Which type of product can be complex or simple to manufacture?
Which type of product can be complex or simple to manufacture?
What is the nature of order in the context of production?
What is the nature of order in the context of production?
What is the main objective of production management?
What is the main objective of production management?
Why is it important to produce the right quantity of products?
Why is it important to produce the right quantity of products?
What does 'right quality' in production refer to?
What does 'right quality' in production refer to?
Why is the location of facilities an essential decision in production management?
Why is the location of facilities an essential decision in production management?
What is the scope of production and operations management?
What is the scope of production and operations management?
What activities are listed under production and operations management functions?
What activities are listed under production and operations management functions?
How does the figure below explain the production system?
How does the figure below explain the production system?
Why is it important for production management to achieve the right manufacturing cost?
Why is it important for production management to achieve the right manufacturing cost?
What is the main function of production in an organization?
What is the main function of production in an organization?
When did production management become more popular in the industry?
When did production management become more popular in the industry?
What are the different types of production flow of material mentioned in the text?
What are the different types of production flow of material mentioned in the text?
What led to the shift from 'production' to 'operations' management in the 1970s?
What led to the shift from 'production' to 'operations' management in the 1970s?
What is the nature of order in the context of production?
What is the nature of order in the context of production?
What is the purpose of integrating and converting various resources in production management?
What is the purpose of integrating and converting various resources in production management?
What is the primary objective of production management?
What is the primary objective of production management?
What does 'right quantity' in production management refer to?
What does 'right quantity' in production management refer to?
Why is the location of facilities an essential decision in production management?
Why is the location of facilities an essential decision in production management?
What is the role of logistics, e-commerce, and e-business in production management in the 21st century?
What is the role of logistics, e-commerce, and e-business in production management in the 21st century?
What does 'right quality' mean in the context of production management?
What does 'right quality' mean in the context of production management?
What led to the shift from 'production' to 'operations' management in the 1970s?
What led to the shift from 'production' to 'operations' management in the 1970s?
Why should production management achieve the right manufacturing cost?
Why should production management achieve the right manufacturing cost?
What activities fall under production and operations management functions?
What activities fall under production and operations management functions?
'Internet of Things' (IoT) is relevant to which aspect of modern production management?
'Internet of Things' (IoT) is relevant to which aspect of modern production management?
What is the importance of achieving 'right time of delivery' in production management?
What is the importance of achieving 'right time of delivery' in production management?
