Question 1

This is a bar charting technique used by management where time segments compose the x-axis while activities appear along the y-axis.

a. Gantt chart

b. PERT Chart

c. Flow chart

d. Expense Budget Chart

Question 2

In this Pert chart for a furnace modernization project., critical path is the longest time that it takes to complete the project. What is the length of time for the critical path?

a. 21 days

b. 20 days

c. 7 days

d. 8 days

Question 3

Concerning planning,_______________________ plans are less than one year in length plans

a. short term

b. intermediate-term

c. tactical

d. long term

Question 4

__________________________ allows supervisors to save time by handling similar situations in a predetermined and consistent manner.

a. Standing plans

b. Benchmarking

c. Procedures

d. Policiies.

Question 5

A first-line supervisor would most likely be involved with______________________.

a. short term planning

b. intermediate planning

c. strategic planning

d. production planning

Question 6

Concerning Pert charts activities are the time or resources required to progress from one event to another event.

a. True

b. False

Question 7

Concerning planning, ___________________________covers the specific details concerning how overall gaols are to be acheived.

a. tactical planning

b. long term planning

c. strategic planning

d. organizational planning

Question 8

The philosophy and measurement process that attempts to "design in" quality is known as ____________________________________.

a. six sigma

b. kaizen

c. work process engineering

d. ISO 9000

Question 9

The following descriptors bold, innovative taking the initiative, and risk-taking are consistent with which type personality/position?

a. entrepreneur

b. charismatic

c. executive management

d. proactive manager

Question 10

Planning that covers the entire organization in establishing overall goals is called___________________________.

a. strategic planning

b. business planning

c. long-term planning

d. scheduling

Question 2 1 pts 6 1 A D H 2 8 1 2 2 0 Finish K Start G 2 2 N 1 4 N 3 3 B -E F In this Pert chart for a furnace modernization project., critical path is the longest time that it takes to complete the project. What is the length of time for the critical path? O 21 days 0 20 days o 7 days O 8 days