CIPS L6M9 Quiz 1 Topic 3 Questions 1-5

Question: 1

Dev is creating an Operations Strategy for his healthcare consultancy business. Which of the following describes an Operations Strategy? Select ALL that apply.

AOperations Strategy focuses on external processes

BOperations Strategy supports the competitive advantage of the company

CThe Operations Strategy is aligned with the Organisational Strategy

DOperations Strategy is a short-ranged plan

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Question: 2

XYZ Ltd is a manufacturing organisation that buys raw materials from ABC Ltd, including rare materials such as rubies and gold. XYZ Ltd accepts all orders from ABC Ltd as the materials are rare, making the relationship one-sided. Which type of network best describes this relationship?

AProprietary

BCentralised

CAsymmetric

DSymmetric

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Question: 3

Keisi is the new Operations Manager at Warehousing Logistics Corporation. She is reviewing several products sold by the organisation and deciding on the best warehousing options available. Keisi is looking at item 56283. This item is low cost, not sold in high volumes, but important to customers. Which of the following stocking policies should be used for this item?

ANever be out of stock

BMaintain an average of 3 days stock

CStock reviewed monthly

DNo stock held locally

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Question: 4

Which of the following principles considers the volume of work undertaken by a given resource within an organisation?

AProcess Control

BPrioritisation

CSequencing

DLoading

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Question: 5

Megan, the Director of Operations at Orange Windows Ltd, is concerned about overcapacity. Should she be worried?

AYes - overcapacity means that the organisation has wasted resources

BYes - overcapacity means that some customer orders may not be fulfilled

CNo - overcapacity means there are unused resources within the operations department

DNo - undercapacity will lead to unsold products

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CIPS L6M9 Quiz:1 Topic:3 Questions:1-5