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Cases in Operations Management

The document contains multiple choice questions and answers related to various case studies. It addresses topics like production planning, operations management, employee selection, incentive schemes, and cost analysis. The questions assess understanding of key elements in cases involving companies such as Kalpak Engineers, Morbay Engineering Works, Weldtech India Pvt Ltd, and Allied Industries Pvt Ltd. The document tests comprehension of concepts like critical path analysis, predetermined motion time study, total cost calculation, and factors that influence productivity and efficiency.

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Cases in Operations Management

The document contains multiple choice questions and answers related to various case studies. It addresses topics like production planning, operations management, employee selection, incentive schemes, and cost analysis. The questions assess understanding of key elements in cases involving companies such as Kalpak Engineers, Morbay Engineering Works, Weldtech India Pvt Ltd, and Allied Industries Pvt Ltd. The document tests comprehension of concepts like critical path analysis, predetermined motion time study, total cost calculation, and factors that influence productivity and efficiency.

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ATTEMPT 1 --------------Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.

: The company specializes in manufacturing:Correct Answer Precision machined components Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.: With the introduction of the scheme:Correct Answer The sales picked up Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.: It was observed that there was no ________ or any marking system to know identification of the components, their status in terms of acceptance/rejection and quantity of the components in the bins. Correct Answer Tag Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL): Duration of project can be reduced if duration of an activity on ________ path is reduced. Correct Answer Critical Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company: Manufacturing Manager handles:Correct Answer Production, Inventory control, receiving Question The question refers to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers: This case is concerned with following element of Production planning:Correct Answer Routing Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujarat Engineering company Limited: A compromise was finally reached in which the supplier agreed to ________ the cancellation charges. Correct Answer Withdraw Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Following are the activities involved in employee selection for WIPL :Correct Answer Release of advertisement, Finalize job profile, selecting candidates Question The question refers to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers: Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 no of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine:Correct Answer Cylindrical grinder Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers: Process sheet does not provide following data:Correct Answer Shift Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)': Following is not the prerequisite for sound incentive scheme:Correct Answer Existence of union Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.: GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________. Correct Answer Inefficiency Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited: The V.P. informed the Material Manager that the anonymous letter was received by:Correct Answer M.D. Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW): Following systems are prerequisites for an incentive scheme:Correct Answer Good production planning and control system, Good Inspection and quality control system, Sound system of accounting operators daily output Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers: For manufacturing Stay Bolt following machines are planned:Correct Answer Copying Lathe, Radial Drilling Machine, and Thread Rolling machine Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL): In order to save time in construction the management purchased a ________. Correct Answer Factory-building Question Correct Answer Inspection Dimensional accuracy The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers': First operation Consecutive operations Copy turning machine Last machining operation Thread rolling

saw off

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles: Haphazard parking of cars inside the workshop, leads to ________ movements.

Correct Answer

Unproductive

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.: Skilled manpower at worker level is not available in plenty at Kolhapur. Correct Answer FALSE Question The question refers to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers: Following are the operations involved in manufacturing stay bolt in the case:Correct Answer Copy turning, Thread Rolling, Drilling Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers: In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:Correct Answer Setup time and standard time separately Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL): project planning/scheduling techniques are called by following names:Correct Answer CPM, PERT, Network Analysis Question This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd: The company's suppliers are of all sizes and scattered across the country. Correct Answer TRUE Question This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop: The owner finds it ________ to get part time employees when there is heavy work load. Correct Answer Difficult Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL): The item exhaust manifold is presently not ________. Correct Answer Manufactured Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited: For Hob splines Operations, it uses:Correct Answer Cleveland Hobbing machine, Newark Hobbing machine, Thread Milling machine Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd: Following cost element is considered while calculating total cost of buying:Correct Answer Transport cost Question Correct Answer Equipment cost Capital recovery factor This question refer to the caseon"Allied Industries Pvt Ltd.": Variable cost Fixed cost Space cost Item Sealing pump

Power cost

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.: Kay Jee dispatched the consignment as per the terms of the order. Correct Answer FALSE Question This Question refers to the case 'FCPM : The process involves the use of:Correct Answer HMT M-2V machine, HMT-2U machine, Investa Pillar drill Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears: The problem envisages determining the rate of ________ before and after improvement in the existing method. Correct Answer Production Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following cost element is not considered while calculating total cost of thread rolling in-house :Correct Answer Transport cost Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company: Problems got created due to:Correct Answer Added work load in purchasing, divided buying responsibilities, Number of inexperienced buyers Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujarat Engineering company Limited: The forged cylinder ordered on new vendor:Correct Answer Was received on schedule, was priced 15 % lower than the price of the previous supplier, had missed out carrying out some machining operations Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metal wares Private Limited: The company has finalized the order for manufacture of a ________ driven gear. Correct Answer Speed meter Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited: The spline Grinding machine is used for operation:Correct Answer Spline Grind (section'AA'), Spline Grind (section'BB'), Spline Grind (section'CC')

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.: Industrial relations climate at all the proposed locations is ________ for production. Correct Answer Conductive Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited: The V.P. asked Material Manager to prepare short report to be presented to board of directors about:Correct Answer Buying policies Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company: Cost of running Sally's department is Rs 3, 70,000 per year. This is on account of:Correct Answer Salaries, Fringes, Expenses Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.: After completion of manufacturing, Jay Jee took following actions:Correct Answer Dispatched the consignment by Express Road lines by truck, raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount, did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company: The President demands that in the remaining quarter the firm should:Correct Answer Break even

ATTEMPT 2 ---------------Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Jigs and fixtures once provided will be able to maintain accuracy up to about ________ pieces. Correct Answer 20000 Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers: The sawed off pieces from power hacksaw are then moved to ________ facing and centering machine. Correct Answer Special- purpose Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.': The contract with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd was agreed with following terms & conditions:Correct Answer Price per unit FOR Bombay, Delivery 10-12 weeks after receipt of buyer's confirmed order, Payment 60 days after dispatch of material Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : An incentive plan can be considered as a tool for following:Correct Answer Increase productivity, Create more capacity, Reduce manufacturing costs Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.: The company contracted with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd. Bombay for supply of:Correct Answer Filtering & Transfer machines Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.: Projected turnover in the first year itself is over ________ crore rupees. Correct Answer 20 Question Correct Answer Your Answer Test of viability of standards Production study Production study This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW): Guaranteed time wage Scanlon Plan Scanlon Plan Base wage rate Job Evaluation Job Evaluation Fixation of Performance standard Work Measurement Predetermined Method Time standards Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles: The pedestal grinder mounted on the huge work table, gives out ________ and blows out dust. Correct Answer Sparks Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL): Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________. Correct Answer Overrun Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.: The company supplies components to:Correct Answer Automobile industries, printing machines, and Machine tool & process equipment industries Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor: As per Jones, the new ________ procedures were sound. Correct Answer Purchasing

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited: It manufactures a wide variety of:Correct Answer Gears & shafts Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL): The company WIPL is: Correct Answer A new organization at project stage Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor: The old supplier:Correct Answer Has been supplying for over 30 years, does not understand why he has been cut off, does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discus Question The question refers to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers: Raw material in the form of bar stock is supplied by the ________. Correct Answer Customer Question This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: In the existing method, the scarp generated in processes like machining was stored in:Correct Answer Scrap yard Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL): Weldtech India Private Ltd proposes to manufacture following products:Correct Answer General purpose welding electrodes Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products: The product range includes:Correct Answer Dressing tables, Office tables, Sofa Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following are some of the shortcomings of Scanlon plan:Correct Answer It rewards workers even if increase in sales is due to factor like price increase, the plan does not recognize individual efforts, the increase in l Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited: The table given in the case study gives approximate machine hour rate for each indicated machine Correct Answer True Question This question refers to case on Morbay Engineering Works (MEW).Overtime tend to reward more than incentive scheme. Correct Answer True Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.: Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component. Correct Answer False Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor: The President's memorandum says:Correct Answer We have treated this supplier unfairly, He would like to see if his complaint is justified, and The Vendor's letter suggests that we do not have a policy Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles: The huge work table placed outside the machine shop can be used to carry out:Correct Answer Filing work, Debarring work, cleaning work Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles: MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant. Correct Answer True Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL): The case is about decision making in one of the areas given below:Correct Answer Make or Buy Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL): It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors. Correct Answer False Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited: The V.P. instructed Materials Manager to collect ________ information and evidence to cla Correct Answer Relevant Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL): This case is on make-buy decision for an item. Name of that item is one of the below:Correct Answer Exhaust Manifold Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited: The writer of anonymous letter:Correct Answer Is a share holder of the company, has the interest of the shareholders of the company, and Wants the Company to put a stop before it is too late

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL): If the Exhaust Manifold is to be manufactured in house, following are the requirements:Correct Answer New jigs and fixtures, Additional shift, Additional manpower Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited: M.D. has asked for ________ from the Vice President. Correct Answer Explanation Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL): In order to save time in construction, ready factory building was purchased. Correct Answer True Question This Question refers to the case of National Engineering Co. Correct Answer False Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW): Overtime must be ________ to guarantee the success of the wage incentive scheme. Correct Answer Eliminative Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor: Jones had been brought in by a management consultant to ________ the department's buying activities Correct Answer Centralize Question This Question refers to the case of 'Auto gears Private Limited: It takes 0.2 minutes to measure dimensions and set aside gear into the trolley. Correct Answer True Question This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd. The Company had built capabilities and skills in motor design and was concentrating on, for local Correct Answer Special purpose motors Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL): For finding out the duration of completion of a project following technique is not used:Correct Answer Project Evaluation and Control Technique Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited: It is:Correct Answer an O.E. Supplier Question This question refers to the case on ""Allied Industries Pvt Ltd": One of the assumptions of the case is- other incidental costs (e.g. paper work, Transport c" Correct Answer Negligible Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL): Installation of machine should follow recruitment of workmen. Correct Answer True Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.': Parveen Kumar proposed to set up a:Correct Answer Cast Iron foundry Question This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop: It is a job order:Correct Answer Production unit Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.': The location of plant has been narrowed down to following locations:Correct Answer Kolhapur, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore Question This Question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited: The company, for its various items, has recently introduced the concept of:Correct Answer Economic lot size

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : The disposal of
material was done on ________ basis. Answer: Weight Question: This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________. Answer: Inefficiency

Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in
execution of project leads to cost ________. Answer: Overrun Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : It is necessary to keep stock of standard furniture to cater to sudden requirement of the customers. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The company, for its various items, has recently introduced the concept of :Answer: Economic lot size Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Other material considered to be scrap/obsolete is :Answer: Packing material , Maintenance spares , Parts/components Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: G.M. recruited a senior purchase manager, Mr. Sajid Durrani in the purchased department :Answer: In view of need to procure parts/components for development in time Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following was the solution conceived by the Production Manager to the need of increasing production:Answer: Introduction of incentive scheme Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Overtime must be ________ to guarantee the success of the wage incentive scheme. Answer: Eliminative Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is manufactured in house, following costs wll increase:Answer: Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant , Fixed overheads Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The purchase of steel was done exclusively by :Answer: One buyer Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Cars are manually pushed over the wooden stand placed in the major repairs section because of :Answer: Absence of the underground pit Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Under Scanlon Plan employee is paid incentive bonus based on individual efforts and additional output. Answer: True

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : During the period of rapid expansion, it became necessary to subcontract a significant volume of machining operations. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The groove cutting operation is performed at the :Answer: Capston lathe Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following cost element is considered while calculating total cost of buying :Answer: Transport cost Question: This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :Answer: Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals Match the Following: Capacity cost -> Unabsorbed overheads This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Power cost -> Variable over head Setup cost -> Fixed labour cost Material cost -> Direct cost Question : This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : As per Materials Manager basis of awarding contract is :Answer: Justified in each case , All Purchase orders above Rs. 10,000/- are counter signed by him , All Purchase orders above Rs. 50,000/- are signed by V.P. Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : As per the Activity description given in the table, Preparation of operational layout activity affects following Answer: Design and draft hobbing fixture , Procure plug gauge , Procure ring gauge Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per the MD, the company is faced with following problems :Answer: Union leaders do not work , Lower efficiency of the mechanics, as they do not work at their place of work , Union leaders waste their time Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' :Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 nos of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine :Answer: Cylindrical grinder Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress. Answer: Congested Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The machines were completed by Kay Jee :Answer: Within the stipulated delivery period

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The pedestal grinder mounted on the huge work table, gives out ________ and blows out dust. Answer: Sparks Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Process sheet for exhaust manifold provides following information:Answer: Jigs and fixtures required Question: This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Presently the raw castings are procured by UTPL and given to machining to three vendors. If UTPL has to manufacture Exhaust Manifold in house it would have to provide one of the following: Answer: New jigs and fixtures Match The Following: Mechanics going to clerk with requisition -> Get the replacements authorization

This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Loss of productive time
-> Obtaining replacement of spares from stores Transfer of parts from work table to a hand trolley and pushing it out to the service bay -> Blowing off parts clean with compressed air Space for storage of seats inside the workshop -> Avoid wasteful movements Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The old supplier :Answer: Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component Answer: False Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. instructed Materials Manager to collect ________ information and evidence to clarify that their system is foolproof Answer: Relevant Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Work elements performed by a gear shaving operator are :Answer: Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The cost of manufacturing has increased due to :Answer: Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The cycle time per piece to perform the set of activities listed adds up to ________. Answer: 2.30 minutes

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Personnel Officer Mr. Sinha informed Mr. Kaul that Employee ________ is very high. Answer: Turnover Question: This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : As per GM, the route cause of this non-sensical situation is lack of :Answer: Co-ordination Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The company had a small foundry until 1946. This was subsequently closed and the purchase of ferrous castings were handled by :Answer: A man who had been a supervisor in the foundry Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : An incentive plan can be considered as a tool for following:Answer: Increase productivity , Create more capacity , Reduce manufacturing costs Question: This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The table given in the case study gives approximate machine hour rate for each indicated machine. Answer: True Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : To manufacture exhaust Manifild in-house additional capacity is required. Extra capacity can be generated at UTPL by additional ________. Answer: Shift Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr. Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that Hardening & Tempering was the last operation. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The firm is :Answer: A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :Answer: Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen was informed by Mr. Ravikant, Materials Manager that counting is not necessary at every stage as they count at the initial stage and since their workers and supervisors are experienced, they can easily identify the components at each stage of production. Answer: True Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Project duration can always be reduced by deploying additional recourses. Answer: False
Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The order has been finalized from a leading engineering firm. Answer: False

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : It takes 0.2 minutes to measure dimensions and set aside gear into the trolley. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The President demands that in the remaining quarter the firm should :Answer: Break even Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Production or Quality department decide when these become surplus/obsolete :Answer: Part , Component , Item Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : While making Make or Buy decisions, Buy indicator includes following costs :Answer: Raw material cost , Purchase cost , Fixed overhead cost Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :Answer: Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The forged cylinder ordered on new vendor :Answer: Was received on schedule , Was priced 15 % lower than the price of the previous supplier , Had missed out carrying out some machining operations Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The new items contracted by the company are handled by the development department for :Answer: Submission of samples , Manufacture of one or two production lots , Transfer to manufacturing department for regular production, after successful development Question: This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :Answer: Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals Question: This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.':The location of plant has been narrowed down to following locations :Answer: Kolhapur , Ahmedabad , Coimbatore Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr Banerjee, Manager Quality informed Mr.Kaul that :Answer: Raw Material received was without test certificate and was not inspected by the inspector , Laid down procedure for processes of heat treatment, painting etc. are not followed due to heavy labour turnover and frequent work allocation , Management has been requested to get the crack detection machine repaired. Match The Following: Machine shop congested with semi-processed material kept in the bins and components lying on the floors all around. -> Shortage of space This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Measuring instruments like vernier calipers, micrometers or gauges -> Shared by operators Unispected lots -> Processed

Responsibility of oiling /greasing -> Maintenance department Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The pedestal grinder mounted on the huge work table, gives out ________ and blows out dust. Answer: Sparks Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : This company was acquired by Das Group of Industries. Mr. Mohit Sen,(head of Business planning function in the corporate office) was visiting the factory as its :Answer: Turn over was stagnating Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company is manned by :Answer: Professional managers Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following systems are prerequisites for an incentive scheme:Answer: Good production planning and control system , Good Inspection and quality control system , Sound system of accounting operators daily output Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The firm is :Answer: A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear Question: This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : Number of work stations are to be decided based on assumption that monthly off take is ________ numbers. Answer: 8000 Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : The basic management problem of WIPL in context of the project is following :Answer: On which date the project will be completed Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is to be manufactured in house, following are the requirements:Answer: New jigs and fixtures , Additional shift , Additional manpower Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in completion of ________ would increase Project cost. Answer: Project Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Distance traveled every day, by a mechanic to get replacement from stores is :Answer: 4 to 6 miles Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : To manufacture exhaust Manifild in-house additional capacity is required. Extra capacity can be generated at UTPL by additional ________. Answer: Shift Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)': Following is not the prerequisite for sound incentive scheme:Answer: Existence of union

Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is manufactured in house, following costs wll increase:Answer: Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The volume of growth tripled due to ________ management. Answer: Aggressive Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The President's memorandum says :Answer: We have treated this supplier unfairly , He would like to see if his complaint is justified , The Vendor's letter suggests that we do not have a policy on evaluating our vendors Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company has finalized the order for manufacture of a ________ driven gear. Answer: Speedmeter Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Success of wage incentive plans to a large extent depends on the ________ of performance standards. Answer: Quality Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The average efficiency on the other components currently being produced is around 75%. Answer: True

Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : It is

economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors Answer: False Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________. Answer: Overrun Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : With the introduction of the scheme :Answer: The sales picked up Question: This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________. Answer: Inefficiency Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The old supplier :Answer: Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid

This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Battery charger placed on one end of table creates ________. Answer: Nuisance
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Match The Following: Mechanics going to clerk with requisition -> Get the replacements authorization Space for storage of seats inside the workshop -> Avoid wasteful movements This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' -> Loss of productive time Transfer of parts from work table to a hand trolley and pushing it out to the service bay -> Blowing off parts clean with compressed air Blowing off parts clean with compressed air Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : The sawed off pieces from power hacksaw are then moved to ________ facing and centering machine. Answer: Special- purpose Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The problems reported are :Answer: Delays in placing orders , Frequently late deliveries , Incorrect ordering quantities Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The agreement mentioned that Incentive amount will be paid along with ________. Answer: Wages Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : The General Manager gets the news that the Studs supplied them have broken :Answer: While assembling Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : This case is concerned with following element of production planning:Answer: Routing Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : The company WIPL is : Answer: A new organization at project stage Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' :Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 nos of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine :Answer: Cylindrical grinder Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. informed the Material Manager that the anonymous letter was received by :Answer: M.D. Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The cost of manufacturing has increased due to :Answer: Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products

Question: This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The operation time for C' sunk 14 dia holes on both sides is 0.50 per piece. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : Kay Jee dispatched the consignment as per the terms of the order. Answer: False Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Process sheet does not provide following data:Answer: Shift Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet. Answer: True Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :Answer: Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Each raw casting weighs 0.45 Kgs and costs Rs 4.5 which includes cost of ________. Answer: Transportation Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The company is facing following problem :Answer: Sales are declining Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The purchase of steel was done exclusively by :Answer: One buyer Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Installation of machine should follow recruitment of workmen. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Haphazard parking of cars inside the workshop, leads to ________ movements. Answer: Unproductive Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:Answer: Setup time and standard time separately Question: Capacity cost -> Unabsorbed overheads

This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Power cost -> Variable over head Setup cost -> Fixed labour cost Material cost -> Direct cost Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The cost of foundry reject is borne by the company. Answer: True Question : This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company has well established machine shop having more than 150 machines and :Answer: A heat treatment shop , Metrology section , Packing section Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that :Answer: Material testing was done by a worker as Raw Material Inspector was absent , Visual checking for cracks on sample basis was carried out , Heat treatment operator is a new one . Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors. Answer: False Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : As per Jones, the new ________ procedures were sound. Answer: Purchasing Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : One of the assumptions of the case is- other incidental costs (e.g. paper work, Transport charges for acquiring and regrinding thread roll) are ________. Answer: Negligible Question: This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: G.M. recruited a senior purchase manager, Mr. Sajid Durrani in the purchased department :Answer: In view of need to procure parts/components for development in time Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The ________ supplier invoiced this company for a cancellation charge. Answer: Original Question: This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : For Hob splines Operations, it uses :Answer: Newark Hobbing machine , Thread Milling machine , Cleaveland Hobbing machine

Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : In order to save time in construction, ready factory building was purchased. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component. Answer: False Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.': The contract with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd was agreed with following terms & conditions :Answer: Price per unit FOR Bombay , Delivery 10-12 weeks after receipt of buyer's confirmed order , Payment 60 days after dispatch of material Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : The success of an incentive plan to a large extent depends on the following factor:Answer: Quality of performance standard Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per consultants, problems are due to following reasons :Answer: Material flow (Cars) is not smooth , A major chunk of productive time is lost in obtaining replacement of spares from stores. , Too often, helpers are found busy in transferring parts from work table to a hand trolley. Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is manufactured in house, following costs wll increase:Answer: Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant. Answer: True Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Though the company has acquired a ready factory building, following task is yet to be completed:Answer: Modification/finishing work in the building Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The case is about decision making in one of the areas given below:Answer: Make or Buy Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is to be manufactured in house, following are the requirements:Answer: New jigs and fixtures , Additional shift , Additional manpower Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Personnel Officer Mr. Sinha informed Mr. Kaul that Employee ________ is very high. Answer: Turnover

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The Marketing Manager ________ the finished stock. Answer: Controls Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : An incentive plan can be considered as a tool for following:Answer: Increase productivity , Create more capacity , Reduce manufacturing costs Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company has received a special order where :Answer: A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress Answer: Congested Question: This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' : Projected turnover in the
first year itself is over ________ crore rupees.

Answer: 20 Question: This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : GM commented
that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________. Answer: Inefficiency Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The company buys a variety of material, ranging from a few ponds of rare metals to sizable quantities of sheet metal. Answer: True Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : An incentive plan can be considered as a tool for following:Answer: Increase productivity , Create more capacity , Reduce manufacturing costs Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The item exhaust manifold is presently not ________. Answer: Manufactured Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : A compromise was finally reached in which the supplier agreed to ________ the cancellation charges. Answer: Withdraw Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Heat Treatment process for the studs involves two operations viz :Answer: Hardening & Tempering Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company has well established machine shop having more than 150 machines and :Answer: A heat treatment shop , Metrology section , Packing section

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : It is necessary to keep stock of standard furniture to cater to sudden requirement of the customers. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The company contracted with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd. Bombay for supply of :Answer: Filtering & Transfer machines Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The huge work table placed outside the machine shop can be used to carry out :Answer: Filing work , Debarring work , Cleaning work Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The total labour cost for manufacturing Exhaust Manifold comprises of the following costs:Answer: Sum of labour cost for set up time and labor cost for machining Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Installation of machine should follow recruitment of workmen Answer: True Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Incentive scheme should not be regarded as a substitute for ________ wage structure. Answer: Poor Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The President knows that some changes in purchasing policy are being planned. Answer: True Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : MEW management would never say no to customer. If a customer require material urgently, they would meet his requirement by doing the following:Answer: Load the new job on machines in place of existing running orders Question: This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' : Skilled manpower at worker level is not available in plenty at Kolhapur Answer: False Question: This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The spline Grinding machine is used for operation :Answer: Spline Grind (section'AA') , Spline Grind (section'BB') , Spline Grind (section'CC') Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : For calculating fixed labour cost following data is required:Answer: No of production runs per year , Set up time for operation , Labour hour rate Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Each raw casting weighs 0.45 Kgs and costs Rs 4.5 which includes cost of ________. Answer: Transportation Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The writer of anonymous letter :Answer: Is a share holder of the company , Has the interest of the shareholders of the company , Wants the Company to put a stop before it is too late

Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : "It is difficult to install an incentive scheme and easy to withdraw when desired." Answer: False Match the Following: Activity in CPM -> Arrow This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Critical Path -> Project duration CPM/PERT -> Project planning/ scheduling technique Cost overrun -> Delays in project

Match The following:


Equipment cost -> Capital recovery factor This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd." : Variable cost -> Power cost Fixed cost -> Space cost Item -> Sealing pump

Question: This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Procurement cost per
order is computed on the basis of following data: Answer: Order cost , No of vendors , Frequency of ordering .Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : For finding out the duration of completion of a project following technique is not used:Answer: Project Evaluation and Control Technique Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per the MD, the company is faced with following problems :Answer: Union leaders do not work , Lower efficiency of the mechanics, as they do not work at their place of work , Union leaders waste their time Question: This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd' : The company's suppliers are of all sizes and scattered across the country. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : As per study conducted by Mr. Tahil, it was observed that Artwood's profitability has :Answer: Eroded Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Process sheet for exhaust manifold provides following information:Answer: Jigs and fixtures required Question: This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The operation time for C' sunk 14 dia holes on both sides is 0.50 per piece. Answer: True Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Following are the operations involved in manufacturing stay bolt in the case:Answer: Thread Rolling , Copy turning , Drilling Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The agreement mentioned that Incentive amount will be paid along with ________.

Answer: Wages Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : As per union, fixation of time standards for the gauges will lead to large scale rejection. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Time required to pick up a gear and clean its ace and bore in kerosene is :Answer: 0.10 minute Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : Manufacturing Manager handles :Answer: Production , Inventory control , Receiving Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : Salient features of the scheme were published in the form of small booklet which indicated :Answer: Incentive period , Incentive payment , Basis of payment Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The President knows that the Purchase department has :Answer: Fine people Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : To manufacture exhaust Manifild in-house additional capacity is required. Extra capacity can be generated at UTPL by additional ________. Answer: Shift Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : This case is concerned with following element of production planning:Answer: Routing Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The purchase department is responsible only for buying and ________. Answer: Expediting Question: This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The company produces items for ________ manufacturers. Answer: Automobile Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The table given in the case study gives details of activities and expected time for the same. It requires construction of :Answer: Network diagram of the activities Question: This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The proprietor is a :Answer: Technical person Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The decision to utilize gnagway space as "Service Bays" is good. Answer: False Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The cost of manufacturing has increased due to :-

Answer: Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Raw material in the form of bar stock is supplied by the ________. Answer: Customer Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : After the introduction of scheme, shop floor manager has complained of pressure from workmen for ________. Answer: Overtime Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.': The contract with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd was agreed with following terms & conditions :Answer: Price per unit FOR Bombay , Delivery 10-12 weeks after receipt of buyer's confirmed order , Payment 60 days after dispatch of material Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company specializes in manufacturing :Answer: Precision machined components Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : One of the most popular and widely used incentive plan is called by following name:Answer: Scanlon Plan Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' :To study the company's blanking operations to improve methods and fix labour performance standards, the company has constituted :Answer: An industrial engineering department Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Work elements performed by a gear shaving operator are :Answer: Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. asked
Material Manager to prepare short report to be presented to board of directors about :Answer: Buying policies Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : The disposal of material was done on ________ basis. Answer: Weight Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Cost of reject above 5% machining rejection is borne by the vendor. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The executives were entitled for incentive bonus. Answer: True Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Process sheet does not provide following data:Answer: Shift

Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : For the project following tasks are yet to be completed :Answer: Purchase of machinery , Purchase of material , Recruitment of personnel Question: This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The table given in the case study gives approximate machine hour rate for each indicated machine. Answer: True Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Many incentives schemes fail in their ________ due to 'loose standards'. Answer: Objectives Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Battery charger placed on one end of table creates ________. Answer: Nuisance Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Following are the activities involved in employee selection for WIPL :Answer: Release of advertisement , Finalize job profile , Selecting candidates Question: This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The case study requires calculation of set up ________ for the job. Answer: Cost Question: This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd' : As per summary of purchases of the last year, Material cost as a proportion of sales is 26%. Answer: False Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' :Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 nos of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine :Answer: Cylindrical grinder Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : The sawed off pieces from power hacksaw are then moved to ________ facing and centering machine. Answer: Special- purpose . Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The old supplier :Answer: Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in completion of ________ would increase Project cost. Answer: Project Question: This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.':Parveen Kumar proposed to set up a :Answer: Cast Iron foundry Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component Answer: False

Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : The company is thinking of purchasing thread rolling machine. The need to purchase has arisen due to :Answer: In house thread rolling may be economical Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The company had a small foundry until 1946. This was subsequently closed and the purchase of ferrous castings were handled by :Answer: A man who had been a supervisor in the foundry Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per consultants, problems are due to following reasons :Answer: Material flow (Cars) is not smooth , A major chunk of productive time is lost in obtaining replacement of spares from stores. , Too often, helpers are found busy in transferring parts from work table to a hand trolley. Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:Answer: Setup time and standard time separately Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : As per the Activity description given in the table, Preparation of operational layout activity affects following activities :Answer: Design and draft hobbing fixture , Procure plug gauge , Procure ring gauge Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr Banerjee, Manager Quality informed Mr.Kaul that :Answer: Raw Material received was without test certificate and was not inspected by the inspector , Laid down procedure for processes of heat treatment, painting etc. are not followed due to heavy labour turnover and frequent work allocation , Management has been requested to get the crack detection machine repaired. Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The loss of consignment was ________. Answer: Total Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : One of the assumptions of the case is- other incidental costs (e.g. paper work, Transport charges for acquiring and regrinding thread roll) are ________. Answer: Negligible Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : The company should continue current practice of subcontracting thread rolling operation if :Answer: Cost to buy is lower than cost to make Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr. Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that Hardening & Tempering was the last operation. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop' : It is a job order :-

Answer: Production unit Question: This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co' : GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of :Answer: Inefficiency Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors. Answer: False Question: This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The process involves the use of :Answer: HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : During the period of rapid expansion, it became necessary to subcontract a significant volume of machining operations. Answer: True Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Incentive scheme is a tool to create ________ capacity, increase productivity and reduce manufacturing costs Answer: More Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The forged cylinder ordered on new vendor Answer: Was received on schedule , Was priced 15 % lower than the price of the previous supplier , Had missed out carrying out some machining operations Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The firm is :Answer: A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :Answer: Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : M.D. has asked for ________ from the Vice President. Answer: Explanation Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The consultant made following recommendations :Answer: Introduction of incentive scheme , Creation of industrial engineering department , Methods improvement & fixation of performance standards Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Overtime must be ________ to guarantee the success of the wage incentive scheme. Answer: Eliminative Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The average efficiency on the other components currently being produced is around 75%. Answer: True

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that :Answer: Material testing was done by a worker as Raw Material Inspector was absent , Visual checking for cracks on sample basis was carried out , Heat treatment operator is a new one . Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following systems are prerequisites for an incentive scheme:Answer: Good production planning and control system , Good Inspection and quality control system , Sound system of accounting operators daily output Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW) : Weakest area of functioning of MEW is:Answer: Inability to say no to customers Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company also executes :Answer: Rush orders Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Fixed ________ are to be computed only when machines need to be purchased. Answer: Overhead Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : This case is on make-buy decision for an item. Name of that item is one of the below :Answer: Exhaust Manifold Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The new items contracted by the company are handled by the development department for :Answer: Submission of samples , Manufacture of one or two production lots , Transfer to manufacturing department for regular production, after successful development Question: This question refers to case on Morbay Engineering Works (MEW).Overtime tend to reward more than incentive scheme. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : During meeting with Director(Operations) of GVL, it was informed that in the event of any non-conformity during guarantee :Answer: GVL has to pay heavy penalty for studs Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company supplies components to :Answer: Automobile industries , Printing machines , Machine tool & process equipment industries Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________. Answer: Overrun Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The groove cutting operation is performed by :-

Answer: One tool is held in rear side and other held in front side , Holding the gear blank on a mandrel in face plate , Cutting the groove by two tools Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following practice if prevalent, must be eliminated to guarantee success of wage incentive scheme :Answer: Overtime Questiuon: This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : Khan had used a paper to deliver a talk to his senior buyers. This paper contained :Answer: Summary of purchases Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The problem envisages determining the rate of ________ before and after improvement in the existing method. Answer: Production Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The union, in a meeting with the management opposed the fixation of performance standards on the ground that :Answer: It was never heard of Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : Enroute to Delhi, the truck collided with an incoming ________. Answer: Tractor Trailer Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company has finalized the order for manufacture of a ________ driven gear. Answer: Speedmeter Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' :The rates of scrap were reviewed from time to time. Answer: False Match the Following: Machine shop congested with semi-processed material kept in the bins and components lying on the floors all around. -> Shortage of space This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Measuring instruments like vernier calipers, micrometers or gauges -> Shared by operators Unispected lots -> Processed Responsibility of oiling /greasing -> Maintenance department Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : In the tempering process of studs, the ________ was reduced to 25-28 HRC. Answer: Hardness Question: This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following cost element is not considered while calculating total cost of thread rolling in-house :Answer: Transport cost Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : Problems got created due to :Answer: Added work load in purchasing , Divided buying responsibilities , Number of inexperienced buyers

Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : The organization has reputation for poor deliveries. Answer: False Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Production or Quality department decide when these become surplus/obsolete :Answer: Part , Component , Item Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The scheme shall apply to :Answer: Each and every employee Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : One of the operations recently studied by the methods study practitioner at this company concerns is :Answer: Cutting of groove in a sliding gear Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : In order to save time in construction, ready factory building was purchased. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : Number of work stations are to be decided based on assumption that monthly off take is ________ numbers. Answer: 8000 Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : Tom Jones has been hired as Purchasing director for a company which is a :Answer: Medium sized food products firm Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : As per Jones, the new ________ procedures were sound. Answer: Purchasing Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : Kay Jee dispatched the consignment as per the terms of the order. Answer: False Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress. Answer: Congested Question: This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : For Hob splines Operations, it uses :Answer: Cleaveland Hobbing machine , Newark Hobbing machine , Thread Milling machine Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The problems reported are :Answer: Delays in placing orders , Frequently late deliveries , Incorrect ordering quantities Question: This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Project duration can always be reduced by deploying additional recourses. Answer: False

Question: This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :In the proposed plant, heating of charge is to be done by :Answer: Induction furnace Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company received an order and finally authorized completion of the forging and placed it in stock. Answer: False Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Some areas can not be used because of odour emanating from adjoining two painting bays. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : The GM instructed the Finance Manager that in the next meeting :Answer: Cutting tools should be analyzed , Stationery should be analyzed , Every one should sit and devise the action plan to fix items in these groups & give a time bound specific program within next two days Question: This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company has received a special order where :Answer: A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : It was observed that there was no ________ or any marking system to know identification of the components, their status in terms of acceptance/rejection and quantity of the components in the bins. Answer: Tag Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet. Answer: True Match The Following: Shop floor mangers pressurized to give -> Overtime This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : Qualifying amount shall be raised with -> Increase in sales price Incentive will be paid on -> Basic salary of each employee Basis of payment on -> Total output in terms of value of production

Question: This question refers to case on 'Electro Mechanical Engineers Private


Limited(EMEPL)' : It is better to have more people than giving overtime. Answer: False Question: This question refers to case on 'Ralhon Group Of Industries(RGI)' : No specific department can be held responsible for current ills of RGI. Answer: True Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : As per Materials Manager basis of awarding contract is :Answer: Justified in each case , All Purchase orders above Rs. 10,000/- are counter signed by him , All Purchase orders above Rs. 50,000/- are signed by V.P.

Question: This question refers to case on 'Ralhon Group Of Industries(RGI)' : The chief executive decided to meet each manager separately before deciding future course of action for following purpose:Answer: To identify causes of organization's current ill Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : This case is concerned with following element of production planning:Answer: Routing Question: This question refers to case on 'Falcon Industries Ltd (FIL)' : The case is about following area of managerial decision making :Answer: Make or Buy Question: This question refers to case on 'Auto Gears Limited(AGL)' : Procurement cost per order is computed on the basis of following data:Answer: Order cost , No of vendors , Frequency of ordering Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:Answer: Setup time and standard time separately Question: This question refers to case on "Qualipumps Ltd." :The management was convinced that relayout would result in reduction in ________ time and manufacturing cost. Answer: Throughput Question: The question refer to the case on 'Deckor India Ltd (DIL)' : The purchase executive in the case on knowing practice of buying from employees, wrote a ________ to the Managing Director. Answer: Memo Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr. Bose, Purchase Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that previous lot of 500 kg material was purchased from :Answer: A source who is not in the approved list Question: This question refers to case on 'Electro Mechanical Engineers Private Limited(EMEPL)' : Following are the important factors influencing manpower requirement :Answer: Absenteeism , Work load , Efficiency Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Process sheet does not provide following data:Answer: Shift Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component. Answer: False Question: This question refers to case on 'Ralhon Group Of Industries(RGI)' : Following was the comment of the Finance Manager - margins on the pump is ________. Answer: Negligible Question: This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : As per union, fixation of time standards for the gauges will lead to large scale rejection. Answer: True

Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' :Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 nos of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine :Answer: Cylindrical grinder Question: This question refers to case on 'Precision Components Pvt. Ltd.(PCPL)' : PCPL is slipping in deliveries and quality performance. Answer: False Question: This question refers to case on 'Hindustan Engineering' : Conclusions drawn on causes of machine idleness based on data of production record are likely to be ________. Answer: Misleading Question: This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The groove cutting operation is performed by :Answer: Cutting the groove by two tools , One tool is held in rear side and other held in front side , Holding the gear blank on a mandrel in face plate Question: This question refers to case on 'Auto Gears Limited(AGL)' : Fixed ________ are to be computed only when machines need to be purchased. Answer: Overhead Match The Following: Activity in CPM -> Arrow This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Critical Path -> Project duration CPM/PERT -> Project planning/ scheduling technique Cost overrun -> Delays in project Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The loss of consignment was ________. Answer: Total Question: This question refers to case on 'Precision Components Pvt. Ltd.(PCPL)' : At PCPL Machine Breakdown Report form is used to request maintenance department to attend machine in case of breakdown. The Report include following information:Answer: Time of brakdown , Nature of breakdown , Machine location Nature of breakdown , Year of installation , Machine location Match The Following: Activity in CPM -> Arrow This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Critical Path -> Project duration CPM/PERT -> Project planning/ scheduling technique Cost overrun -> Delays in project Question: This question refers to case on 'Makwana Auto Works(MAW)' : In case of actual production of Lock pins is less than the planned for, following are the actions to makeup for the shortfall:Answer: Introduce overtime/extra hours working , Subcontracting , Overlapping

Question: This question refers to case on 'Pacific Machine Shop(PMS)' : The treasurer of the company did not like the idea of any representative of the company buying items without ________ order. Answer: Purchase Question: The question refer to the case on 'Arctic India Ltd (AIL)' : The relations of Materials Manager Mr. Mullick with the suppliers were :Answer: Intimate Question: This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. instructed Materials Manager to collect ________ information and evidence to clarify that their system is foolproof. Answer: Relevant Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : As extra capacity can be generated by starting an additional shift, hence fixed overheads are sizable. Answer: False Question: This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following are the some of the important features of incentive plans:Answer: Method of calculating incentive , Period of payment , Determination of performance standard Question: This question refers to case on 'Precision Components Pvt. Ltd.(PCPL)' : ________ department does not stock spares. Answer: Maintainence Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : For manufacturing Stay Bolt following machines are planned:Answer: Copying Lathe , Radial Drilling Machine , Thread Rolling machine Question: This question refers to case on 'Vijay Engineering Works (VEW)' : Following material is not considered by Disposal cell :Answer: Material at no inspection stage Question: This question refers to case on 'Hindustan Engineering' : The element 'machine working' does not consider time for inspection of job by operator himself. Answer: False Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is to be manufactured in house, following are the requirements:Answer: New jigs and fixtures , Additional shift , Additional manpower Question: This question refers to case on 'Rathod Engineering Works (REW)' : The production manager considers considers shift engineer resposible for quality problems of following jobs :Answer: Splintered shaft , Gear box , Axle shaft Question: This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' :The management wants to switch over to :Answer: Line production

Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Following are the operations involved in manufacturing stay bolt in the case:Answer: Copy turning , Thread Rolling , Drilling Question: This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The cost of foundry reject is borne by the company. Answer: True Question: This question refers to case on 'Vijay Engineering Works (VEW)' : Following is the main reason of Inspector's action of gas cutting the worm shafts instead of merely rejecting and keeping aside as rejected material :Answer: Production department send the material to heat treatment though it was under 'inspection at preheat treatment stage'; this action would prevent further processing of defective pieces by production Question: This question refers to case on 'Rathod Engineering Works (REW)' : The root cause of the rejection at in process sage of the shaft is :Answer: Absence of route sheet Question: The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:Answer: Setup time and standard time separately Question: This question refers to case on 'Falcon Industries Ltd (FIL)' : Following is one of the main cause of breaking of studs :Answer: Improper heat treatment Question: This question refers to case on 'Makwana Auto Works(MAW)' : Production Planning and Control is pennaca of all production problems. Answer: False Question: This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :Answer: Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals Question: This question refers to case on 'Precision Components Pvt. Ltd.(PCPL)' : Poor performance of PCPL is not attributable to availability of material or inadequate ________. Answer: Capacities

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Presently the raw castings are procured by UTPL and given to machining to three vendors. If UTPL has to manufacture Exhaust Manifold in house it would have to provide one of the following: Correct Answer New jigs and fixtures Your Answer New jigs and fixtures

Select The Blank Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Incentive scheme should not be regarded as a substitute for ________ wage structure. Correct Answer Poor Your Answer True/False Question Poor

This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" :Capital recovery per annum is an element of fixed cost. Correct Answer True Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Cars are manually pushed over the wooden stand placed in the major repairs section because of :Correct Answer Absence of the underground pit Your Answer Absence of the underground pit

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The product range includes :Correct Answer Dressing tables , Office tables , Sofa Your Answer Dressing tables , Office tables , Sofa

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The old supplier :Correct Answer Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no

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