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Question $11$ pts

In $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,$ materials are physically or chemically changed to produce a product.

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process manufacturing

assembly processes

utilitarian production

diffusive manufacturing

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Question $21$ pts

A$($n$)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ puts together components to make a product.

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modular process

compression process

assembly process

econometric process

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Question $31$ pts

Spokes Bikes has $18$ different bicycle models that can be created in over $2$ million combinations. Each combination is designed to fit the needs of a specific customer. Therefore, the customer chooses the model, size, color, and design they want. An analysis of this company's operation would indicate that it uses

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lean manufacturing.

flexible production.

mass customization.

continuous production.

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Question $41$ pts

Ices Creamery combines sugar, cream, and the best natural flavorings, then churns and freezes the resulting mixture at a very low temperature, creating ice cream. The method Ices uses is an example of

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an analytic production system.

process manufacturing.

an assembly process.

a symbiotic process.

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Question $51$ pts

Extel, Inc., acquires components to create its computers from an assortment of suppliers. The company then puts them together according to customer specifications to create custom$-$made computers. This is an example of

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the assembly process.

process manufacturing.

synthetic production.

continuous production.

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Question $61$ pts

Firms often use a$($n$)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ when working on a major project involving the production of a large item such as an airplane, ship, or bridge.

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assembly$-$line layout

continuous production process

fixed$-$position layout

process manufacturing technique

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Question $71$ pts

Fayol's $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ principle says that tasks should be divided into areas of specialization.

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departmentalization

comparative advantage

division of labor

centralization

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Question $81$ pts

The line of authority that moves from the top of a hierarchy to the lowest level is called the

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chain of logic.

chain of command.

organizational design.

delegation of contingent authority.

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Question $91$ pts

In a bureaucratic organization

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departments communicate with each other on a regular basis.

employees follow strict rules and regulations.

customer satisfaction is the number one priority.

first$-$line workers are empowered to respond to the needs of customers.

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Question $101$ pts

Economies of scale

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are available to small firms but not to large firms due to management inefficiencies.

are achieved when a firm reduces its average cost of production as it produces more.

can be avoided by purchasing supplies and raw materials in large quantities.

help explain the success of small businesses.

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