Assignment: 1

Instructions:
Number of Questions: 40
Maximum Marks: 40
Each question carries 1 Mark.
All questions are compulsory.
Attempts: 1
1
What was the main function of production management in the early stages of
industrial development

Inventory control
Labour cost control
Quality control
Plant layout and location

2
The underlying principles of all production systems involve transformation
processes that use common resources, which are known as the five M's. What are
the five M's?

Money, Machines, Men, Materials, Methods.

Markets, Manufacturers, Management, Mechanics, Materials.
Manufacturing, Management, Materials, Models, Methods.
Money, Machines, Management, Models, Methods.

3
What is the primary objective of Production Planning and Control (PPC)?

To maximize labor turnover

To minimize production time
To ensure safe and economical production process
To ensure better planning

4
What are some essential skills for production managers?

Excellent cooking skills

Strong problem-solving skills, analytic ability, and being detail-oriented
Expertise in graphic design
Proficiency in foreign languages
5
Economic analysis is useful in which of the following circumstances?

Identifying intangible factors in decision-making

Measuring factors that are difficult to quantify
Determining operational design and development decisions
Assessing productivity in a broad sense

6
What does total (or composite) productivity refer to?

The overall productivity of all input factors in a firm

The productivity of a single department within an organization
The productivity of intangible resources in a nation
The overall productivity of a nation's entire economy

7
What are the four subsystems in the manufacturing systems model?

Input, Output, Feedback, Control

Input, Process, Output, Control
Input, Process, Output, Feedback
Input, Process, Output, Inspection

8
What is the primary role of administrators, engineers, and designers in a
manufacturing industry?

To maximize profit and minimize risk to investors

To design products and plan for manufacturing
To extract or harvest natural resources
To coordinate the manufacturing process

9
Which type of manufacturing system is characterized by producing a variety of
products in small sizes to meet specific customer orders?

Flow Shop
Project Shop
Continuous Process
Job Shop

10
What is the primary goal of production planning?

To maximize production time and costs

To ensure optimum inventory and steady production flow
To minimize the raw material and improve labor productivity
To coordinate activities of various departments
11
Which tool is mentioned as an example of production planning software?

Microsoft Excel
SAP's Production Planning
Adobe Photoshop
Google Docs

12
What is another term for work measurement, which involves the measurement of
time to find the correct manufacturing time for a product?

Work Sampling
Time Study
Motion Study
Method Study

13
Which factors of production are typically included in the production function?

Money, Machines, and Materials

Men, Machines, and Money
Labour, Capital, and Land
Labour, Machines, and Materials

14
What does system design encompass?

Only software design

Hardware and software design
User interface design only
Hardware design only

15
Which capacity planning strategy involves adding capacity after the demand has
increased to reduce the risk of incorrect investment?

Capacity Leads Demand

Capacity Matches Demand
Capacity Lags Demand
Capacity Follows Demand

16
What does productivity measure in a production process?

The efficiency of the production process in transforming inputs into output

The value added at each level of production
The overall production performance of the firm
The total number of units produced in a given period
17
What are the fundamental objectives of the Materials Management function
known as?

3Rs of Materials Management

b) 4Ps of Materials Management
5Rs of Materials Management
6Cs of Materials Management

18
Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) is an integrated system approach to
improve the product development process and its management across the which
entire industry?.

Construction
Manufacturing
Healthcare
IT

19
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Production Planning and Control
(PPC)?

Improved organization for regular and timely delivery

Reduced investment in inventory
Increased production cost
Smooth flow of all production processes

20
What is the role of a production manager?

To design product prototypes

To oversee the manufacturing process and ensure smooth production lines
To handle marketing and sales activities
To manage financial accounting for the company

21
What are the main components of production planning and control?

Planning and scheduling

Designing and development
Marketing and advertising
Accounting and finance
22
What is the full form of ERP?

Effective Resource Planning

b) Efficient Reporting Process
c) Enterprise Resource Processing
d) Enterprise Resource Planning

23
Work measurement is concerned with investigating and eliminating:

Employee absenteeism
Ineffective time
Overtime hours
Worker safety issues

24
What are the typical stages of the product life cycle?

Introduction, Maturity, Decline, Growth.

Introduction, Growth, Maturity, Decline.
Growth, Introduction, Decline, Maturity.
Maturity, Growth, Decline, Introduction.

25
: ____________ is a measure of the number of minutes required to produce or
complete a particular activity and compare that time to standard time.

Efficiency
Labour Productivity
Work Study Analysis
Motion Picture Camera

26
The cycle time for an item together with the resources available to produce the
item will determine the ____________ of the productive process.

Capacity
Efficiency
Utilization
Performance
27
: Product design directly impacts the design and management of a firm's
__________, as well as the functions that support those systems.

Supply chain
Marketing strategy
Financial performance
Production system

28
An attempt must be made to provide an optimal variety of tasks within each job.
Too much variety can be inefficient for training and frustrating for the employee.
Too little can lead to ________ and fatigue.

motivation
productivity
boredom
satisfaction

29
Assembly Production is used when two or more components are combined to
manufacture a ________.

Raw material
Finished product
By-product
Prototype

30
Mass production system offers economies of scale as the volume of output is
__________.

Variable
Low
Moderate
Large

31
A continuous production system involves a continuous or almost continuous
__________ of materials.

Flow
Demand
Inventory
Transportation
32
The continuous production system is employed in several industries, such as
___________.

Food processing and restaurants

Clothing and fashion design
Petrochemical and steel industries
Handicrafts and artisanal products

33
Product inspections can introduce new defects to an order due to the physical
handling of the goods during inspection

True
False

34
: In-line inspections should take place only at the final stages of production to
catch and address any quality issues

True
False

35
Make to Order strategy focuses on meeting customer needs and completing
orders in the minimum amount of time.

True
False

36
Expert systems in CAD might incorporate information about the nature of
materials and simulate human decision processes to improve design efficiency.

True
False

37
CAD/CAM software is standardized, allowing easy exchange of data packages and
eliminating manufacturing and delivery delays.

True
False
38
The process planning team is responsible for assessing available technology, raw
material requirements, and factory layout.

True
False

39
: Proper equipment design can help maintain efficiency and safety in process
plants.

True
False

40
The sales of transferable outputs to outside markets are not affected by the net
receipts from such sales.

True
False

Assignment: 2

Instructions:
Assignment 2 is based on the following text/paragraph of case study/situational exercise etc. You
first need to read this text and then answer the following MCMR i.e. Multiple choice multiple
response questions.
Number of Questions: 5
Each question carries 2 Mark
All Five Questions are Mandatory.
Attempts: 1
Bharat Forge, a leading Indian multinational company in the automotive and industrial
sectors, conducted a comprehensive time study in 2008 to optimize its manufacturing
processes. The company, known for its expertise in forging and machining, aimed to
enhance productivity and reduce production cycle times. The study focused on a key
production line responsible for manufacturing critical automotive components. It involved
observing and recording the time taken for each task in the production process. Highly
skilled industrial engineers conducted the study, ensuring accuracy and reliability. The
results of the time study were instrumental in several ways. First, it helped identify
bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the production line. This data-driven approach allowed
Bharat Forge to reorganize workstations, streamline processes, and allocate resources
more effectively. Additionally, the time study provided valuable insights for workforce
management, aiding in the allocation of human resources according to workload and skill
requirements. This led to improved employee morale and reduced overtime costs. Overall,
the time study at Bharat Forge not only optimized production processes but also
contributed to cost savings and enhanced product quality. It remains a successful case
study in how data-driven decision-making can lead to significant improvements in
manufacturing efficiency.
1

2 What was the primary objective of the time study conducted at Bharat Forge in 2008?
Increase employee morale
Enhance product quality
Optimize manufacturing processes
Reduce overtime costs

3 How did the time study contribute to workforce management?

It increased employee morale
It reduced overtime costs
It eliminated the need for skilled workers
It decreased resource allocation

4 what were the key outcomes of the time study at Bharat Forge?
Enhanced product quality
Cost savings
Reduced employee morale
Streamlined administrative processes

5 Which department at Bharat Forge primarily conducted the time study in 2008?
Marketing
Human Resources
Production
Quality Control

6 What were the benefits of the time study conducted at Bharat Forge?
Enhanced employee morale
Improved product quality
Decreased overtime costs
Increased marketing opportunities
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