Question 1

Define the 3 categories of the elements of job design.

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Task analysis determines how to do each ...

Question 2

Learning curves have limited application for assembly lines with short, repetitive jobs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One of the prerequisites to job rotation is cross-training.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The direct labor time required to produce the first sailboat of a particular model was 3,000 hours. If the company believes that an 80% learning curve applies to the production of this model sailboat then the direct labor time required to produce the second boat is estimated to be

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A)   600 hours.
B)   2,400 hours.
C)   3,600 hours.
D)   4,000 hours.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Assigning a worker a complete unit of work with clearly defined start and end points is referred to as

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A)   vertical job enlargement.
B)   job rotation.
C)   horizontal job enlargement.
D)   empowerment.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The direct labor hours required to produce the first two units of a new product are 2,000 and 1,800, respectively. Using a 90% learning rate the company would estimate the direct labor hours for the fifth unit to be

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A)   1692.4 hours.
B)   1620.0 hours.
C)   1566.0 hours.
D)   1523.2 hours.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Fitting the task to the employee in a work environment is known as

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A)   motivation.
B)   worker analysis.
C)   ergonomics.
D)   task analysis.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) C

Question 8

Allowing employees more control over their own work and some of the supervisory responsibilities is known as

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A)   vertical job enlargement.
B)   empowerment.
C)   horizontal job enlargement.
D)   cross training.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The two traditional forms of employee compensation include

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A)   hourly wage and individual incentive.
B)   hourly wage and profit sharing.
C)   salary and individual incentive.
D)   hourly wage and gainsharing.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

How has the trend toward quality management changed the way companies view their employees?

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The traditional view of employees or lab...

Question 11

Briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of scientific management.

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The advantages of scientific management ...

Question 12

With total quality management (TQM), employees receive broad job training giving them more flexible in where they can work

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

What is the difference between cross-training and job rotation?

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In cross-training an employee learns mor...

Question 14

The direct labor times required to produce the first four units of a new product are shown below:  Based on this data the estimated learning or improvement rate is

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A)   100%.
B)   90%.
C)   85%.
D)   80%.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Research has shown the success of Japanese companies operating production facilities in the United States is due to

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A)   cultural factors.
B)   management practices.
C)   superiority of American workers.
D)   None of these answer choices is correct.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Scientific management involves all the following except

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A)   breaking down jobs into their simplest elements.
B)   eliminating unnecessary motions.
C)   hiring only highly trained workers.
D)   assigning tasks to workers.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 17

Studies have shown that the success of Japanese companies is due to management practices.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Job rotation often requires cross-training of employees.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Scientific management involves breaking down jobs into elemental activities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Advantages of telecommuting include all of the following except

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A)   reduced turnover.
B)   decreased absenteeism and leave usage.
C)   flexible work schedules.
D)   direct visual surveillance of employees.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 8: Human Resources

Define the 3 categories of the elements of job design.

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Learning curves have limited application for assembly lines with short, repetitive jobs.

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One of the prerequisites to job rotation is cross-training.

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The direct labor time required to produce the first sailboat of a particular model was 3,000 hours. If the company believes that an 80% learning curve applies to the production of this model sailboat then the direct labor time required to produce the second boat is estimated to be

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Assigning a worker a complete unit of work with clearly defined start and end points is referred to as

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The direct labor hours required to produce the first two units of a new product are 2,000 and 1,800, respectively. Using a 90% learning rate the company would estimate the direct labor hours for the fifth unit to be

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Fitting the task to the employee in a work environment is known as

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Allowing employees more control over their own work and some of the supervisory responsibilities is known as

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The two traditional forms of employee compensation include

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How has the trend toward quality management changed the way companies view their employees?

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Briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of scientific management.

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With total quality management (TQM), employees receive broad job training giving them more flexible in where they can work

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What is the difference between cross-training and job rotation?

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Research has shown the success of Japanese companies operating production facilities in the United States is due to

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Scientific management involves all the following except

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Job rotation often requires cross-training of employees.

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