Systems Approach in Business Organizations
28 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the term used to describe one or more actions that transform inputs into outputs?

  • Quality
  • Strategic issues
  • Process (correct)
  • Inventory reduction
  • Which category of business processes governs the operation of processes in the entire organization?

  • Upper-management (correct)
  • Customer service
  • People/team development
  • Cost reduction
  • Which aspect focuses on enhancing the skills and competencies of employees within the organization?

  • Facilities/space utilization
  • Productivity improvement
  • People/team development (correct)
  • Response time
  • Which area of concern involves reducing expenses within the organization without compromising on quality?

    <p>Inventory reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategic focus aims at enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of organizational operations?

    <p>Cost reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Operations Management?

    <p>Supply-chain management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function falls under Basic Functions of the Business Organization?

    <p>Disbursements/ credits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Supply-chain management in organizations?

    <p>Industrial engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department typically handles production and inventory control within an organization?

    <p>Operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Operations Management in relation to production processes?

    <p>Efficient use of machines, space, and personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is crucial for ensuring quality in the production process?

    <p>Development and installation of production tools and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of system design decisions involves determining the parameters of system operation?

    <p>Capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical operation decision related to operations managers?

    <p>Scheduling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can increasing productivity impact manufacturing employment?

    <p>Maintain or increase output using fewer workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a statistical artifact related to manufacturing employment decline?

    <p>Use of contract and temporary labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which decision area do operations managers spend the most time on, according to the text?

    <p>System operation decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical resource-related question in operations decisions?

    <p>What resources are needed, and in what amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of the operations manager?

    <p>Guiding the system by decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task is NOT a primary responsibility of the operations manager?

    <p>Developing product design concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of an operations manager in guiding the system?

    <p>Guiding the system by decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is NOT typically associated with an operations manager?

    <p>Analyzing market trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does an operations manager guide the system effectively?

    <p>By guiding the system through decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a system in the context of a business organization?

    <p>Interrelated parts that must work together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the systems approach, what is the main theme with regards to subsystems?

    <p>The whole is greater than the sum of its parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some problems faced by organizations in the past due to lack of managing the supply chain?

    <p>Inventory stockouts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an element of Supply Chain Management mentioned in the text?

    <p>Human Resources Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Supply Chain Management involves evaluating potential suppliers and supporting the needs of operations?

    <p>Purchasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Logistics involve in Supply Chain Management?

    <p>Deciding how to best move information and materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser