Operations Management Assignment practice only: 31. Which type of layout is best suited for an assembly line process? A) Process layout B) Product layout C) Fixed-position layout D) Cellular layout 32. What is a primary purpose of a Gantt chart in operations management? A) To calculate employee salaries B) To show production defects C) To visually schedule project activities over time D) To analyze market competition 33. In operations management, lead time refers to: A) The total cost of production B) The time taken to transport goods to customers C) The time between placing and receiving an order D) The number of employees required per shift 34. What does the term bottleneck refer to in production? A) The most expensive machine in the facility B) The activity that limits the overall output of a process C) The fastest stage of production D) The marketing activity that drives sales 35. Which of the following is a technique for work measurement? A) SWOT analysis B) Time study C) Demand forecasting D) Product design **36. Which of these factors does NOT typically influence facility location decisions? A) Proximity to suppliers B) Availability of skilled labor C) Social media presence D) Transportation facilities 37. Which strategy focuses on providing unique products or services? A) Cost leadership strategy B) Differentiation strategy C) Outsourcing strategy D) Retrenchment strategy 38. Which of the following is a major component of operations strategy? A) Advertising budget B) Employee vacations C) Capacity, quality, and technology decisions D) Celebrity endorsements 39. Inventory costs generally include: A) Purchase costs, holding costs, and ordering costs B) Employee turnover costs C) Product marketing costs D) Taxation and legal fees 40. Which process strategy is most appropriate for mass production of standardized goods? A) Project process B) Batch process C) Continuous process D) Job shop process