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The type of organisation preferred for a steel industry, is

A. Line organisation

B. Functional organisation

C. Line and staff organisation

D. Line, staff and functional organisation

Correct Answer :

D. Line, staff and functional organisation


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If F is the fixed cost, V is the variable cost per unit (or total variable costs) and P is the selling price of each unit (or total sales value), then breakeven point is equal to

A. (F × V)/P

B. (F × P)/V

C. F/[1 + (V/P)]

D. F/[1 - (V/P)]

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In inventory control, the economic order quantity is the

A. Optimum lot size

B. Highest level of inventory

C. Lot corresponding to breakeven point

D. Capability of a plant to produce

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Work sampling observations are taken on the basis of

A. Detailed calculations

B. Convenience

C. Table of random numbers

D. Past experience

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Simplex method is the method used for

A. Value analysis

B. Network analysis

C. Linear programming

D. Queuing theory

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Micro-motion study is

A. Enlarged view of motion study

B. Analysis of one stage of motion study

C. Minute and detailed motion study

D. Subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis

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Motion study involves analysis of

A. Actions of operator

B. Layout of work place

C. Tooling and equipment

D. All of the above

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An activity of the project is graphically represented by ________ on the network diagram.

A. A circle

B. A straight line

C. An arrow

D. None of these

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'Value' for value engineering and analysis purposes is defined as

A. Purchase value

B. Saleable value

C. Depreciated value

D. Function/cost

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A-B-C analysis is used in

A. CPM

B. PERT

C. Inventory control

D. All of these

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The average time recorded by work study man for an operation is called

A. Standard time

B. Normal time

C. Representative time

D. None of these

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The factors which are to be considered while developing a good wage incentive plan will include

A. Adequate incentive

B. Ease of administration

C. Guaranteed basic pay

D. All of these

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Pick up the correct statement from the following

A. Critical path method is an improvement upon bar chart method

B. Critical path method provides a realistic approach to the daily problems

C. Critical path method avoids delays which are very common in bar chart

D. All of the above

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Product layout is employed for

A. Batch production

B. Continuous production

C. Effective utilization of machine

D. All of the above

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The main disadvantage of line organisation is

A. Top level executives have to do excessive work

B. Structure is rigid

C. Communication delays occur

D. All of the above

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One of the basic essentials of an incentive plan is that

A. A differential piece rate system should exist

B. Minimum wages should be guaranteed

C. Provide incentive to group efficiency performance

D. All standards should be based on time studies

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PERT stands for

A. Programme Estimation and Reporting Technique

B. Process Estimation and Review Technique

C. Programme Evaluation and Review Technique

D. Planning Estimation and Resulting Technique

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The wastage of material in the store is taken into account by the following method in the evaluation of the material issued from the store

A. Inflated system

B. Primary cost method

C. Current value method

D. Fixed price method

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Actual performance of a task is called

A. An event

B. An activity

C. A duration

D. None of these

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The linear programming techniques can be applied successfully to industries like

A. Iron and steel

B. Food processing

C. Oil and chemical

D. All of the above

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Gantt chart is used for

A. Inventory control

B. Material handling

C. Production schedule

D. Machine repair schedules

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Which of the following depreciation system ensures that the interest be charged on the cost of machine asset every year on the book value, but the rate of depreciation every year remains constant

A. Sinking fund method

B. Straight line method

C. ABC charging method

D. Annuity charging method

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Routing assists engineers in deciding in advance

A. The flow of material in the plant

B. The methods of proper utilization of manpower

C. The methods of proper utilization of machines

D. The layout of factory facilities

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For a product layout the material handling equipment must

A. Have full flexibility

B. Employ conveyor belts, trucks, tractors etc.

C. Be a general purpose type

D. Be designed as special purpose for a particular application

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The main objective of work measurement is to

A. Plan and schedule of production

B. Formulate a proper incentive scheme

C. Estimate the selling prices and delivery dates

D. All of the above

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String diagram is used when

A. Team of workers is working at a place

B. Material handling is to be done

C. Idle time is to be reduced

D. All of the above

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Work study is mainly aimed at

A. Determining the most efficient method of performing a job

B. Establishing the minimum time of completion of a job

C. Developing the standard method and standard time of a job

D. Economising the motions involved on the part of the worker while performing a job

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The employees provident fund act is applicable to

A. All industries

B. All industries other than small and medium industries

C. Volunteers

D. The industries notified by Government

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Basic motion time study gives times for basic motions in ten thousandths of

A. Second

B. Minute

C. Hour

D. Day

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Performance rating is equal to

A. Observed performance + normal performance

B. Observed performance - normal performance

C. Observed performance × normal performance

D. None of the above

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M.T.M. is used to

A. Improve existing methods

B. Establish time standards

C. Develop effective methods in advance of the beginning of production

D. All of the above