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Production And Operations Management(Buss 021)  Question Paper

Production And Operations Management(Buss 021)  

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY Other TWO

Question One
a) Briefly explain the following terms as used in production. (10marks)
i) Designed capacity
ii) Rated capacity
iii) Standard capacity
iv) Actual operating capacity
v) Peak capacity

b) Competition is an important factor to consider when selecting a facility location. Explain other FIVE factors to consider when selecting a business location. (10marks)

c) Explain objectives of production and operation management. (10marks)

Question Two
a) With a diagrammatic illustration, explain what is a product life cycle?
(10marks)

b) Explain the following types of plant layout giving advantages of each.
i) Static layout
ii) Product line layout (flow shop) (10marks)

Question Three
a) Explain what is capacity planning and give factors that determine
capacity. (10marks)

b) Define what is inventory and explain the functions of inventory.
(10marks)

Question Four
a) Explain the following concepts. (10marks)
i) Leadtime
ii) Total Quality control.

b) Define the term production and operation management and explain the
role played by Taiichi Ohno in this field. (10marks)

Question Five
a) Explain the following types of productions giving disadvantages of each.
i) Make to stock production. (10marks)
ii) Make to order. (10marks)




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