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Production B Question Paper

Production B

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:
Question One
Identify and explain any five current challenges of production and operations managers are facing in managing a productive organization.
(10 marks)
What is operations strategy? Explain why it has become very key for both manufacturing and service organizations.
(10 marks)
Write short notes on the following terms:
(10 marks)
Total quality management
Five Ps of production and operations
Industrial revolution
Scientific management
Division of labour

Question Two
What is meant by product life cycle? Why would this be a consideration in product design?
(8 marks)
Distinguish between dependent and independent demand.
(4 marks)
Briefly explain four elements of a good forecast.
(8 marks)

Question Three
Define facility location and explain the factors that influence location.
(10 marks)
Identify and explain the key objectives of production and operations management.
(10 marks)

Question Four
Discuss five functions of inventories.
(10 marks)
Discuss briefly the ABC approach to inventory control
(10 marks)

Question Five
Briefly explain the benefits of a good plant layout.
(10 marks)
What are the objectives of work center scheduling?
(10 marks)

Production B Question Paper

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