2. In high-performance manufacturing, frontline workers are involved throughout the stages of production. Frontline workers often handle all of these activities, except:

1. Production planning
2. Budget management
3. Sales and marketing
4. Quality improvement

3. Materials are considered key resources in production. An example of a production material is:

1. Potatoes used in making potato chips
2. A lathe used in making table legs
3. A standard procedure used in making diesel fuel
4. Heating oil for a boiler used in making a chemical

6. Assembly processes can be classified as heavy or light assembly. The designation as one or the other is generally based on the:

1. Size of the product
2. Weight of materials used
3. Length of time required to produce the product
4. Amount of training needed to produce the product

7. In some subindustries, process manufacturing is used to manufacture most products. Of these subindustries, the one that is most likely to rely on process manufacturing is:

1. Printing
2. Food and beverage
3. Machinery
4. Transportation equipment