Production And Operations Management B(Buss 021) Question Paper

Production And Operations Management B(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 questions
Question One
Distinguish between production and operations management using the hotel industry
(6 Marks)
Describe the core beliefs of JIT philosophy
(5 marks)
Explain the consequences of poor location decision to a business of your choice
(5 Marks)
Distinguish between standardization, simplification and specialization giving examples.
(9 Marks)
Discuss the using term and short term benefits of automation in production firms
(5 Marks)

Question Two
Briefly explain the requirements of a good system of material control.
(10 marks)
Distinguish between batch manufacturing and shop manufacturing systems giving examples
(10 marks)

Question Three
A good plant layout is integral to the operations of an organization. Explain five objectives of a good plant layout
(10 marks)
Inventory management is essential to the successful operation of an organization. Explain five requirements for effective inventory management.
(10 marks)

Question Four
Kizito has just graduated from college and wants to become an entrepreneur. He wants to grow flowers in the suburbs of Machakos town
Suggest how Kizito should go about making the best decision to locate his farm
(10 marks)
Suggest various office layouts he could use giving reasons
(10 marks)

Question Five
Once a product reaches the market it starts a life cycle and it may actually fade from the market. Explain the four stages a product goes through
(8 Marks)
What is total quality management?
(2 Marks)
The production and operations management incorporates many tasks that are interdependent otherwise known as the ’operational mix." Describe five of these groups
(10 marks)

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