SCDL Solved Assignments and Sample Exam Papers: Cases in Operations Management

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)’: Duration of project can be reduced if duration of an activity on ________ path is reduced.

Correct Answer Critical

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company’: Manufacturing Manager handles:-

Correct Answer Production, Inventory control, receiving

Question The question refers to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers’: This case is concerned with following element of Production planning:-

Correct Answer Routing

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujarat Engineering company Limited’: A compromise was finally reached in which the supplier agreed to ________ the cancellation charges.

Correct Answer Withdraw

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Following are the activities involved in employee selection for WIPL :-

Correct Answer Release of advertisement, Finalize job profile, selecting candidates

Question The question refers to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers’: Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 no of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine:-

Correct Answer Cylindrical grinder

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers’: Process sheet does not provide following data:-

Correct Answer Shift

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)': Following is not the prerequisite for sound incentive scheme:-

Correct Answer Existence of union

Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.’: GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________.

Correct Answer Inefficiency

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited’: The V.P. informed the Material Manager that the anonymous letter was received by:-

Correct Answer M.D.

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)’: Following systems are prerequisites for an incentive scheme:-

Correct Answer Good production planning and control system, Good Inspection and quality control system, Sound system of accounting operators daily output

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers’: For manufacturing Stay Bolt following machines are planned:-

Correct Answer Copying Lathe, Radial Drilling Machine, and Thread Rolling machine

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)’: In order to save time in construction the management purchased a ________.

Correct Answer Factory-building

Question Correct Answer

Inspection Dimensional accuracy

The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers': First operation saw off

Consecutive operations Copy turning machine

Last machining operation Thread rolling

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles’: Haphazard parking of cars inside the workshop, leads to ________ movements.

Correct Answer Unproductive

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.’: Skilled manpower at worker level is not available in plenty at Kolhapur.

Correct Answer FALSE

Question The question refers to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers’: Following are the operations involved in manufacturing stay bolt in the case:-

Correct Answer Copy turning, Thread Rolling, Drilling

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers’: In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:-

Correct Answer Setup time and standard time separately

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)’: project planning/scheduling techniques are called by following names:-

Correct Answer CPM, PERT, Network Analysis

Question This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd’: The company's suppliers are of all sizes and scattered across the country.

Correct Answer TRUE

Question This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop’: The owner finds it ________ to get part time employees when there is heavy work load.

Correct Answer Difficult

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)’: The item exhaust manifold is presently not ________.

Correct Answer Manufactured

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited’: For Hob splines Operations, it uses:-

Correct Answer Cleveland Hobbing machine, Newark Hobbing machine, Thread Milling machine

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd”: Following cost element is considered while calculating total cost of buying:-

Correct Answer Transport cost

Question Correct Answer

Equipment cost Capital recovery factor

This question refer to the caseon"Allied Industries Pvt Ltd.": Variable cost Power cost

Fixed cost Space cost

Item Sealing pump

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.’: Kay Jee dispatched the consignment as per the terms of the order.

Correct Answer FALSE

Question This Question refers to the case 'FCPM

’: The process involves the use of:-

Correct Answer HMT M-2V machine, HMT-2U machine, Investa Pillar drill

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears’: The problem envisages determining the rate of ________ before and after improvement in the existing method.

Correct Answer Production

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following cost element is not considered while calculating total cost of thread rolling in-house :-

Correct Answer Transport cost

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company’: Problems got created due to:-

Correct Answer Added work load in purchasing, divided buying responsibilities, Number of inexperienced buyers

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujarat Engineering company Limited’: The forged cylinder ordered on new vendor:-

Correct Answer Was received on schedule, was priced 15 % lower than the price of the previous supplier, had missed out carrying out some machining operations

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metal wares Private Limited’: The company has finalized the order for manufacture of a ________ driven gear.

Correct Answer Speed meter

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited’: The spline Grinding machine is used for operation:-

Correct Answer Spline Grind (section'AA'), Spline Grind (section'BB'), Spline Grind (section'CC')

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.’: Industrial relations climate at all the proposed locations is ________ for production.

Correct Answer Conductive

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited’: The V.P. asked Material Manager to prepare short report to be presented to board of directors about:-

Correct Answer Buying policies

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company’: Cost of running Sally's department is Rs 3, 70,000 per year. This is on account of:-

Correct Answer Salaries, Fringes, Expenses

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.’: After completion of manufacturing, Jay Jee took following actions:-

Correct Answer Dispatched the consignment by Express Road lines by truck, raised the Hundi for the invoiced amount, did not send the consignment by Hansa's designated carrier

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company’: The President demands that in the remaining quarter the firm should:-

Correct Answer Break even

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Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Jigs and fixtures once provided will be able to maintain accuracy up to about ________ pieces.

Correct Answer 20000

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers’: The sawed off pieces from power hacksaw are then moved to ________ facing and centering machine.

Correct Answer Special- purpose

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.': The contract with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd was agreed with following terms & conditions:-

Correct Answer Price per unit FOR Bombay, Delivery 10-12 weeks after receipt of buyer's confirmed order, Payment 60 days after dispatch of material

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : An incentive plan can be considered as a tool for following:-

Correct Answer Increase productivity, Create more capacity, Reduce manufacturing costs

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.’: The company contracted with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd. Bombay for supply of:-

Correct Answer Filtering & Transfer machines

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.’: Projected turnover in the first year itself is over ________ crore rupees.

Correct Answer 20

Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Test of viability of standards Production study Production study

This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)’: Guaranteed time wage Scanlon Plan Scanlon Plan

Base wage rate Job Evaluation Job Evaluation

Fixation of Performance standard Work Measurement Predetermined Method Time standards

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles’: The pedestal grinder mounted on the huge work table, gives out ________ and blows out dust.

Correct Answer Sparks

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)’: Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________.

Correct Answer Overrun

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.’: The company supplies components to:-

Correct Answer Automobile industries, printing machines, and Machine tool & process equipment industries

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor’: As per Jones, the new ________ procedures were sound.

Correct Answer Purchasing

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited’: It manufactures a wide variety of:-

Correct Answer Gears & shafts

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)’: The company WIPL is:

Correct Answer A new organization at project stage

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor’: The old supplier:-

Correct Answer Has been supplying for over 30 years, does not understand why he has been cut off, does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discus

Question The question refers to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers’: Raw material in the form of bar stock is supplied by the ________.

Correct Answer Customer

Question This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: In the existing method, the scarp generated in processes like machining was stored in:-

Correct Answer Scrap yard

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)’: Weldtech India Private Ltd proposes to manufacture following products:-

Correct Answer General purpose welding electrodes

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products’: The product range includes:-

Correct Answer Dressing tables, Office tables, Sofa

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following are some of the shortcomings of Scanlon plan:-

Correct Answer It rewards workers even if increase in sales is due to factor like price increase, the plan does not recognize individual efforts, the increase in l

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited’: The table given in the case study gives approximate machine hour rate for each indicated machine

Correct Answer True

Question This question refers to case on Morbay Engineering Works (MEW).Overtime tend to reward more than incentive scheme.

Correct Answer True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.’: Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component.

Correct Answer False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor’: The President's memorandum says:-

Correct Answer We have treated this supplier unfairly, He would like to see if his complaint is justified, and The Vendor's letter suggests that we do not have a policy

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles’: The huge work table placed outside the machine shop can be used to carry out:-

Correct Answer Filing work, Debarring work, cleaning work

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles’: MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant.

Correct Answer True

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)’: The case is about decision making in one of the areas given below:-

Correct Answer Make or Buy

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)’: It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors.

Correct Answer False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited’: The V.P. instructed Materials Manager to collect ________ information and evidence to cla

Correct Answer Relevant

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)’: This case is on make-buy decision for an item. Name of that item is one of the below:-

Correct Answer Exhaust Manifold

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited’: The writer of anonymous letter:-

Correct Answer Is a share holder of the company, has the interest of the shareholders of the company, and Wants the Company to put a stop before it is too late

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)’: If the Exhaust Manifold is to be manufactured in house, following are the requirements:-

Correct Answer New jigs and fixtures, Additional shift, Additional manpower

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited’: M.D. has asked for ________ from the Vice President.

Correct Answer Explanation

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)’: In order to save time in construction, ready factory building was purchased.

Correct Answer True

Question This Question refers to the case of National Engineering Co.

Correct Answer False

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)’: Overtime must be ________ to guarantee the success of the wage incentive scheme.

Correct Answer Eliminative

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor’: Jones had been brought in by a management consultant to ________ the department's buying activities

Correct Answer Centralize

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Auto gears Private Limited’: It takes 0.2 minutes to measure dimensions and set aside gear into the trolley.

Correct Answer True

Question This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd. The Company had built capabilities and skills in motor design and was concentrating on, for local

Correct Answer Special purpose motors

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)’: For finding out the duration of completion of a project following technique is not used:-

Correct Answer Project Evaluation and Control Technique

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited’: It is:-

Correct Answer an O.E. Supplier

Question This question refers to the case on ""Allied Industries Pvt Ltd"“: One of the assumptions of the case is- other incidental costs (e.g. paper work, Transport c"

Correct Answer Negligible

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)’: Installation of machine should follow recruitment of workmen.

Correct Answer True

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.': Parveen Kumar proposed to set up a:-

Correct Answer Cast Iron foundry

Question This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop’: It is a job order:-

Correct Answer Production unit

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.': The location of plant has been narrowed down to following locations:-

Correct Answer Kolhapur, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore

Question This Question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited’: The company, for its various items, has recently introduced the concept of:-

Correct Answer Economic lot size

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : The disposal of material was done on ________ basis.

Answer: Weight

Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________.

Answer: Inefficiency

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________.

Answer: Overrun

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : It is necessary to keep stock of standard furniture to cater to sudden requirement of the customers.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The company, for its various items, has recently introduced the concept of :-

Answer: Economic lot size

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Other material considered to be scrap/obsolete is :-

Answer: Packing material , Maintenance spares , Parts/components

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: G.M. recruited a senior purchase manager, Mr. Sajid Durrani in the purchased department :-

Answer: In view of need to procure parts/components for development in time

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following was the solution conceived by the Production Manager to the need of increasing production:-

Answer: Introduction of incentive scheme

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Overtime must be ________ to guarantee the success of the wage incentive scheme.

Answer: Eliminative

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is manufactured in house, following costs wll increase:-

Answer: Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant , Fixed overheads

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The purchase of steel was done exclusively by :-

Answer: One buyer

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Cars are manually pushed over the wooden stand placed in the major repairs section because of :-

Answer: Absence of the underground pit

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Under Scanlon Plan employee is paid incentive bonus based on individual efforts and additional output.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : During the period of rapid expansion, it became necessary to subcontract a significant volume of machining operations.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The groove cutting operation is performed at the :-

Answer: Capston lathe

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following cost element is considered while calculating total cost of buying :-

Answer: Transport cost

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :-

Answer: Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals

Match the Following:

Capacity cost -> Unabsorbed overheads

This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Power cost -> Variable over head

Setup cost -> Fixed labour cost

Material cost -> Direct cost

Question : This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : As per Materials Manager basis of awarding contract is :-

Answer: Justified in each case , All Purchase orders above Rs. 10,000/- are counter signed by him , All Purchase orders above Rs. 50,000/- are signed by V.P.

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : As per the Activity description given in the table, Preparation of operational layout activity affects following

Answer: Design and draft hobbing fixture , Procure plug gauge , Procure ring gauge

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per the MD, the company is faced with following problems :-

Answer: Union leaders do not work , Lower efficiency of the mechanics, as they do not work at their place of work , Union leaders waste their time

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' :Kalpak Engineers have contracted from a boiler company manufacturing of 500 nos of stay bolt. In the manufacturing process grinding operation is carried out on following machine :-

Answer: Cylindrical grinder

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress.

Answer: Congested

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The machines were completed by Kay Jee :-

Answer: Within the stipulated delivery period

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The pedestal grinder mounted on the huge work table, gives out ________ and blows out dust.

Answer: Sparks

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Process sheet for exhaust manifold provides following information:-

Answer: Jigs and fixtures required

Question This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Presently the raw castings are procured by UTPL and given to machining to three vendors. If UTPL has to manufacture Exhaust Manifold in house it would have to provide one of the following:

Answer: New jigs and fixtures

Match The Following:

Mechanics going to clerk with requisition -> Get the replacements authorization

This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Loss of productive time -> Obtaining replacement of spares from stores

Transfer of parts from work table to a hand trolley and pushing it out to the service bay -> Blowing off parts clean with compressed air

Space for storage of seats inside the workshop -> Avoid wasteful movements

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The old supplier :-

Answer: Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. instructed Materials Manager to collect ________ information and evidence to clarify that their system is foolproof

Answer: Relevant

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Work elements performed by a gear shaving operator are :-

Answer: Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The cost of manufacturing has increased due to :-

Answer: Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The cycle time per piece to perform the set of activities listed adds up to ________.

Answer: 2.30 minutes

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Personnel Officer Mr. Sinha informed Mr. Kaul that Employee ________ is very high.

Answer: Turnover

Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : As per GM, the route cause of this non-sensical situation is lack of :-

Answer: Co-ordination

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The company had a small foundry until 1946. This was subsequently closed and the purchase of ferrous castings were handled by :-

Answer: A man who had been a supervisor in the foundry

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : An incentive plan can be considered as a tool for following:-

Answer: Increase productivity , Create more capacity , Reduce manufacturing costs

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The table given in the case study gives approximate machine hour rate for each indicated machine.

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : To manufacture exhaust Manifild in-house additional capacity is required. Extra capacity can be generated at UTPL by additional ________.

Answer: Shift

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr. Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that Hardening & Tempering was the last operation.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The firm is :-

Answer: A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :-

Answer: Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen was informed by Mr. Ravikant, Materials Manager that counting is not necessary at every stage as they count at the initial stage and since their workers and supervisors are experienced, they can easily identify the components at each stage of production.

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Project duration can always be reduced by deploying additional recourses.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The order has been finalized from a leading engineering firm.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : It takes 0.2 minutes to measure dimensions and set aside gear into the trolley.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The President demands that in the remaining quarter the firm should :-

Answer: Break even

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Production or Quality department decide when these become surplus/obsolete :-

Answer: Part , Component , Item

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : While making Make or Buy decisions, Buy indicator includes following costs :-

Answer: Raw material cost , Purchase cost , Fixed overhead cost

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :-

Answer: Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The forged cylinder ordered on new vendor :-

Answer: Was received on schedule , Was priced 15 % lower than the price of the previous supplier , Had missed out carrying out some machining operations

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The new items contracted by the company are handled by the development department for :-

Answer: Submission of samples , Manufacture of one or two production lots , Transfer to manufacturing department for regular production, after successful development

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :-

Answer: Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.':The location of plant has been narrowed down to following locations :-

Answer: Kolhapur , Ahmedabad , Coimbatore

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr Banerjee, Manager Quality informed Mr.Kaul that :-

Answer: Raw Material received was without test certificate and was not inspected by the inspector , Laid down procedure for processes of heat treatment, painting etc. are not followed due to heavy labour turnover and frequent work allocation , Management has been requested to get the crack detection machine repaired.

Match The Following:

Machine shop congested with semi-processed material kept in the bins and components lying on the floors all around. -> Shortage of space

This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Measuring instruments like vernier calipers, micrometers or gauges -> Shared by operators

Unispected lots -> Processed

Responsibility of oiling /greasing -> Maintenance department

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The pedestal grinder mounted on the huge work table, gives out ________ and blows out dust.

Answer: Sparks

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : This company was acquired by Das Group of Industries. Mr. Mohit Sen,(head of Business planning function in the corporate office) was visiting the factory as its :-

Answer: Turn over was stagnating

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company is manned by :-

Answer: Professional managers

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following systems are prerequisites for an incentive scheme:-

Answer: Good production planning and control system , Good Inspection and quality control system , Sound system of accounting operators daily output

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The firm is :-

Answer: A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear

Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : Number of work stations are to be decided based on assumption that monthly off take is ________ numbers.

Answer: 8000

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : The basic management problem of WIPL in context of the project is following :-

Answer: On which date the project will be completed

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is to be manufactured in house, following are the requirements:-

Answer: New jigs and fixtures , Additional shift , Additional manpower

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in completion of ________ would increase Project cost.

Answer: Project

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Distance traveled every day, by a mechanic to get replacement from stores is :-

Answer: 4 to 6 miles

Answer: Shift

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)': Following is not the prerequisite for sound incentive scheme:-

Answer: Existence of union

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is manufactured in house, following costs wll increase:-

Answer: Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The volume of growth tripled due to ________ management.

Answer: Aggressive

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The President's memorandum says :-

Answer: We have treated this supplier unfairly , He would like to see if his complaint is justified , The Vendor's letter suggests that we do not have a policy on evaluating our vendors

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company has finalized the order for manufacture of a ________ driven gear.

Answer: Speedmeter

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Success of wage incentive plans to a large extent depends on the ________ of performance standards.

Answer: Quality

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The average efficiency on the other components currently being produced is around 75%.

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors

Answer: False

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________.

Answer: Overrun

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : With the introduction of the scheme :-

Answer: The sales picked up

Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________.

Answer: Inefficiency

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The old supplier :-

Answer: Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Battery charger placed on one end of table creates ________.

Answer: Nuisance

Match The Following:

Mechanics going to clerk with requisition -> Get the replacements authorization

Space for storage of seats inside the workshop -> Avoid wasteful movements

This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' -> Loss of productive time

Transfer of parts from work table to a hand trolley and pushing it out to the service bay -> Blowing off parts clean with compressed air Blowing off parts clean with compressed air

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : The sawed off pieces from power hacksaw are then moved to ________ facing and centering machine.

Answer: Special- purpose

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The problems reported are :-

Answer: Delays in placing orders , Frequently late deliveries , Incorrect ordering quantities

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The agreement mentioned that Incentive amount will be paid along with ________.

Answer: Wages

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : The General Manager gets the news that the Studs supplied them have broken :-

Answer: While assembling

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : This case is concerned with following element of production planning:-

Answer: Routing

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : The company WIPL is :

Answer: A new organization at project stage

Answer: Cylindrical grinder

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. informed the Material Manager that the anonymous letter was received by :-

Answer: M.D.

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The cost of manufacturing has increased due to :-

Answer: Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products

Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The operation time for C' sunk 14 dia holes on both sides is 0.50 per piece.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : Kay Jee dispatched the consignment as per the terms of the order.

Answer: False

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Process sheet does not provide following data:-

Answer: Shift

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet.

Answer: True

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :-

Answer: Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Each raw casting weighs 0.45 Kgs and costs Rs 4.5 which includes cost of ________.

Answer: Transportation

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The company is facing following problem :-

Answer: Sales are declining

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The purchase of steel was done exclusively by :-

Answer: One buyer

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Installation of machine should follow recruitment of workmen.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Haphazard parking of cars inside the workshop, leads to ________ movements.

Answer: Unproductive

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:-

Answer: Setup time and standard time separately

Question:

Capacity cost -> Unabsorbed overheads

This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Power cost -> Variable over head

Setup cost -> Fixed labour cost

Material cost -> Direct cost

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The cost of foundry reject is borne by the company.

Answer: True

Question : This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company has well established machine shop having more than 150 machines and :-

Answer: A heat treatment shop , Metrology section , Packing section

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that :-

Answer: Material testing was done by a worker as Raw Material Inspector was absent , Visual checking for cracks on sample basis was carried out , Heat treatment operator is a new one .

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : As per Jones, the new ________ procedures were sound.

Answer: Purchasing

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : One of the assumptions of the case is- other incidental costs (e.g. paper work, Transport charges for acquiring and regrinding thread roll) are ________.

Answer: Negligible

Question This Question refers to the case of Narmada Electricals Ltd.: G.M. recruited a senior purchase manager, Mr. Sajid Durrani in the purchased department :-

Answer: In view of need to procure parts/components for development in time

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The ________ supplier invoiced this company for a cancellation charge.

Answer: Original

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : For Hob splines Operations, it uses :-

Answer: Newark Hobbing machine , Thread Milling machine , Cleaveland Hobbing machine

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : In order to save time in construction, ready factory building was purchased.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.': The contract with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd was agreed with following terms & conditions :-

Answer: Price per unit FOR Bombay , Delivery 10-12 weeks after receipt of buyer's confirmed order , Payment 60 days after dispatch of material

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : The success of an incentive plan to a large extent depends on the following factor:-

Answer: Quality of performance standard

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per consultants, problems are due to following reasons :-

Answer: Material flow (Cars) is not smooth , A major chunk of productive time is lost in obtaining replacement of spares from stores. , Too often, helpers are found busy in transferring parts from work table to a hand trolley.

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is manufactured in house, following costs wll increase:-

Answer: Cost of power , Cost of labour , Cost of consumables like grease, lubricant

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant.

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Though the company has acquired a ready factory building, following task is yet to be completed:-

Answer: Modification/finishing work in the building

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The case is about decision making in one of the areas given below:-

Answer: Make or Buy

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is to be manufactured in house, following are the requirements:-

Answer: New jigs and fixtures , Additional shift , Additional manpower

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Personnel Officer Mr. Sinha informed Mr. Kaul that Employee ________ is very high.

Answer: Turnover

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The Marketing Manager ________ the finished stock.

Answer: Controls

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : An incentive plan can be considered as a tool for following:-

Answer: Increase productivity , Create more capacity , Reduce manufacturing costs

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company has received a special order where :-

Answer: A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress

Answer: Congested

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' : Projected turnover in the first year itself is over ________ crore rupees.

Answer: 20

Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of ________.

Answer: Inefficiency

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The company buys a variety of material, ranging from a few ponds of rare metals to sizable quantities of sheet metal.

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : An incentive plan can be considered as a tool for following:-

Answer: Increase productivity , Create more capacity , Reduce manufacturing costs

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The item exhaust manifold is presently not ________.

Answer: Manufactured

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : A compromise was finally reached in which the supplier agreed to ________ the cancellation charges.

Answer: Withdraw

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Heat Treatment process for the studs involves two operations viz :-

Answer: Hardening & Tempering

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company has well established machine shop having more than 150 machines and :-

Answer: A heat treatment shop , Metrology section , Packing section

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : It is necessary to keep stock of standard furniture to cater to sudden requirement of the customers.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The company contracted with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd. Bombay for supply of :-

Answer: Filtering & Transfer machines

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The huge work table placed outside the machine shop can be used to carry out :-

Answer: Filing work , Debarring work , Cleaning work

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The total labour cost for manufacturing Exhaust Manifold comprises of the following costs:-

Answer: Sum of labour cost for set up time and labor cost for machining

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Installation of machine should follow recruitment of workmen

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Incentive scheme should not be regarded as a substitute for ________ wage structure.

Answer: Poor

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The President knows that some changes in purchasing policy are being planned.

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : MEW management would never say no to customer. If a customer require material urgently, they would meet his requirement by doing the following:-

Answer: Load the new job on machines in place of existing running orders

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' : Skilled manpower at worker level is not available in plenty at Kolhapur

Answer: False

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The spline Grinding machine is used for operation :-

Answer: Spline Grind (section'AA') , Spline Grind (section'BB') , Spline Grind (section'CC')

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : For calculating fixed labour cost following data is required:-

Answer: No of production runs per year , Set up time for operation , Labour hour rate

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Each raw casting weighs 0.45 Kgs and costs Rs 4.5 which includes cost of ________.

Answer: Transportation

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The writer of anonymous letter :-

Answer: Is a share holder of the company , Has the interest of the shareholders of the company , Wants the Company to put a stop before it is too late

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : "It is difficult to install an incentive scheme and easy to withdraw when desired."

Answer: False

Match the Following:

Activity in CPM -> Arrow

This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Critical Path -> Project duration

CPM/PERT -> Project planning/ scheduling technique

Cost overrun -> Delays in project

Match The following:

Equipment cost -> Capital recovery factor

This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd." : Variable cost -> Power cost

Fixed cost -> Space cost

Item -> Sealing pump

Question This question refers to case on Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Procurement cost per order is computed on the basis of following data:

Answer: Order cost , No of vendors , Frequency of ordering

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : For finding out the duration of completion of a project following technique is not used:-

Answer: Project Evaluation and Control Technique

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per the MD, the company is faced with following problems :-

Answer: Union leaders do not work , Lower efficiency of the mechanics, as they do not work at their place of work , Union leaders waste their time

Question This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd' : The company's suppliers are of all sizes and scattered across the country.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : As per study conducted by Mr. Tahil, it was observed that Artwood's profitability has :-

Answer: Eroded

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Process sheet for exhaust manifold provides following information:-

Answer: Jigs and fixtures required

Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The operation time for C' sunk 14 dia holes on both sides is 0.50 per piece.

Answer: True

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Following are the operations involved in manufacturing stay bolt in the case:-

Answer: Thread Rolling , Copy turning , Drilling

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The agreement mentioned that Incentive amount will be paid along with ________.

Answer: Wages

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : As per union, fixation of time standards for the gauges will lead to large scale rejection.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Time required to pick up a gear and clean its ace and bore in kerosene is :-

Answer: 0.10 minute

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : Manufacturing Manager handles :-

Answer: Production , Inventory control , Receiving

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : Salient features of the scheme were published in the form of small booklet which indicated :-

Answer: Incentive period , Incentive payment , Basis of payment

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The President knows that the Purchase department has :-

Answer: Fine people

Answer: Shift

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : This case is concerned with following element of production planning:-

Answer: Routing

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Eagle Machine Company' : The purchase department is responsible only for buying and ________.

Answer: Expediting

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The company produces items for ________ manufacturers.

Answer: Automobile

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The table given in the case study gives details of activities and expected time for the same. It requires construction of :-

Answer: Network diagram of the activities

Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The proprietor is a :-

Answer: Technical person

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : The decision to utilize gnagway space as "Service Bays" is good.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : The cost of manufacturing has increased due to :-

Answer: Blockage of funds in inventory , Longer manufacturing cycle time , Poor quality of products

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Raw material in the form of bar stock is supplied by the ________.

Answer: Customer

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : After the introduction of scheme, shop floor manager has complained of pressure from workmen for ________.

Answer: Overtime

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.': The contract with Kay Jee Hydraulics Ltd was agreed with following terms & conditions :-

Answer: Price per unit FOR Bombay , Delivery 10-12 weeks after receipt of buyer's confirmed order , Payment 60 days after dispatch of material

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company specializes in manufacturing :-

Answer: Precision machined components

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : One of the most popular and widely used incentive plan is called by following name:-

Answer: Scanlon Plan

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' :To study the company's blanking operations to improve methods and fix labour performance standards, the company has constituted :-

Answer: An industrial engineering department

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Autogears Private Limited' : Work elements performed by a gear shaving operator are :-

Answer: Load gear on mandrel and secure it with a nut , Raise bed to enable gear teeth to mesh with cutter teeth , Unlock nut and remove gear from the mandrel

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : The V.P. asked Material Manager to prepare short report to be presented to board of directors about :-

Answer: Buying policies

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : The disposal of material was done on ________ basis.

Answer: Weight

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Cost of reject above 5% machining rejection is borne by the vendor.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The executives were entitled for incentive bonus.

Answer: True

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Process sheet does not provide following data:-

Answer: Shift

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : For the project following tasks are yet to be completed :-

Answer: Purchase of machinery , Purchase of material , Recruitment of personnel

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The table given in the case study gives approximate machine hour rate for each indicated machine.

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Many incentives schemes fail in their ________ due to 'loose standards'.

Answer: Objectives

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Battery charger placed on one end of table creates ________.

Answer: Nuisance

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Following are the activities involved in employee selection for WIPL :-

Answer: Release of advertisement , Finalize job profile , Selecting candidates

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : The case study requires calculation of set up ________ for the job.

Answer: Cost

Question This question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Ltd' : As per summary of purchases of the last year, Material cost as a proportion of sales is 26%.

Answer: False

Answer: Cylindrical grinder

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : The sawed off pieces from power hacksaw are then moved to ________ facing and centering machine.

Answer: Special- purpose

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : The old supplier :-

Answer: Has been supplying for over 30 years , Does not understand why he has been cut off , Does not understand why no chance has been given to him to discuss his bid

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in completion of ________ would increase Project cost.

Answer: Project

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.':Parveen Kumar proposed to set up a :-

Answer: Cast Iron foundry

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component

Answer: False

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : The company is thinking of purchasing thread rolling machine. The need to purchase has arisen due to :-

Answer: In house thread rolling may be economical

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The company had a small foundry until 1946. This was subsequently closed and the purchase of ferrous castings were handled by :-

Answer: A man who had been a supervisor in the foundry

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : As per consultants, problems are due to following reasons :-

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:-

Answer: Setup time and standard time separately

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : As per the Activity description given in the table, Preparation of operational layout activity affects following activities :-

Answer: Design and draft hobbing fixture , Procure plug gauge , Procure ring gauge

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr Banerjee, Manager Quality informed Mr.Kaul that :-

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The loss of consignment was ________.

Answer: Total

Answer: Negligible

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : The company should continue current practice of subcontracting thread rolling operation if :-

Answer: Cost to buy is lower than cost to make

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr. Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that Hardening & Tempering was the last operation.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : MD has agreed to carry out modification of existing plant.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to 'Uday Electroplating Shop' : It is a job order :-

Answer: Production unit

Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co' : GM commented that every department in this company competes with others in matter of :-

Answer: Inefficiency

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : It is economical to continue subcontracting the machining of Exhaust Manifold to vendors.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : The process involves the use of :-

Answer: HMT M-2V machine , HMT-2U machine , Investa Pillar drill

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : During the period of rapid expansion, it became necessary to subcontract a significant volume of machining operations.

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Incentive scheme is a tool to create ________ capacity, increase productivity and reduce manufacturing costs

Answer: More

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The forged cylinder ordered on new vendor

Answer: Was received on schedule , Was priced 15 % lower than the price of the previous supplier , Had missed out carrying out some machining operations

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The firm is :-

Answer: A proprietary firm , Engaged in manufacture of spur gears , Engaged in manufacture of helical gear

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following are cost elements of make indicator :-

Answer: Transport cost , Tooling cost , Indirect Employee cost

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : M.D. has asked for ________ from the Vice President.

Answer: Explanation

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The consultant made following recommendations :-

Answer: Introduction of incentive scheme , Creation of industrial engineering department , Methods improvement & fixation of performance standards

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Overtime must be ________ to guarantee the success of the wage incentive scheme.

Answer: Eliminative

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The average efficiency on the other components currently being produced is around 75%.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr Sharma, Production Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that :-

Answer: Material testing was done by a worker as Raw Material Inspector was absent , Visual checking for cracks on sample basis was carried out , Heat treatment operator is a new one .

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following systems are prerequisites for an incentive scheme:-

Answer: Good production planning and control system , Good Inspection and quality control system , Sound system of accounting operators daily output

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW) : Weakest area of functioning of MEW is:-

Answer: Inability to say no to customers

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company also executes :-

Answer: Rush orders

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : Fixed ________ are to be computed only when machines need to be purchased.

Answer: Overhead

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : This case is on make-buy decision for an item. Name of that item is one of the below :-

Answer: Exhaust Manifold

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The new items contracted by the company are handled by the development department for :-

Answer: Submission of samples , Manufacture of one or two production lots , Transfer to manufacturing department for regular production, after successful development

Question This question refers to case on Morbay Engineering Works (MEW).Overtime tend to reward more than incentive scheme.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : During meeting with Director(Operations) of GVL, it was informed that in the event of any non-conformity during guarantee :-

Answer: GVL has to pay heavy penalty for studs

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : The company supplies components to :-

Answer: Automobile industries , Printing machines , Machine tool & process equipment industries

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Delays in execution of project leads to cost ________.

Answer: Overrun

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The groove cutting operation is performed by :-

Answer: One tool is held in rear side and other held in front side , Holding the gear blank on a mandrel in face plate , Cutting the groove by two tools

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following practice if prevalent, must be eliminated to guarantee success of wage incentive scheme :-

Answer: Overtime

Questiuon: This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : Khan had used a paper to deliver a talk to his senior buyers. This paper contained :-

Answer: Summary of purchases

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The problem envisages determining the rate of ________ before and after improvement in the existing method.

Answer: Production

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The union, in a meeting with the management opposed the fixation of performance standards on the ground that :-

Answer: It was never heard of

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : Enroute to Delhi, the truck collided with an incoming ________.

Answer: Tractor Trailer

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Divgi Metalwares Private Limited' : The company has finalized the order for manufacture of a ________ driven gear.

Answer: Speedmeter

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' :The rates of scrap were reviewed from time to time.

Answer: False

Match the Following:

Machine shop congested with semi-processed material kept in the bins and components lying on the floors all around. -> Shortage of space

This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Measuring instruments like vernier calipers, micrometers or gauges -> Shared by operators

Unispected lots -> Processed

Responsibility of oiling /greasing -> Maintenance department

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : In the tempering process of studs, the ________ was reduced to 25-28 HRC.

Answer: Hardness

Question This question refer to the case on "Allied Industries Pvt Ltd" : Following cost element is not considered while calculating total cost of thread rolling in-house :-

Answer: Transport cost

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : Problems got created due to :-

Answer: Added work load in purchasing , Divided buying responsibilities , Number of inexperienced buyers

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : The organization has reputation for poor deliveries.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Narmada Electricals Ltd.' : Production or Quality department decide when these become surplus/obsolete :-

Answer: Part , Component , Item

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : The scheme shall apply to :-

Answer: Each and every employee

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : One of the operations recently studied by the methods study practitioner at this company concerns is :-

Answer: Cutting of groove in a sliding gear

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : In order to save time in construction, ready factory building was purchased.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' : Number of work stations are to be decided based on assumption that monthly off take is ________ numbers.

Answer: 8000

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : Tom Jones has been hired as Purchasing director for a company which is a :-

Answer: Medium sized food products firm

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Irate Vendor' : As per Jones, the new ________ procedures were sound.

Answer: Purchasing

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : Kay Jee dispatched the consignment as per the terms of the order.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Artwood Products' : Entire shop floor was ________ due to piles of work in progress.

Answer: Congested

Question This question refers to 'Automotive Gears Private Limited' : For Hob splines Operations, it uses :-

Answer: Cleaveland Hobbing machine , Newark Hobbing machine , Thread Milling machine

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Geer Company' : The problems reported are :-

Answer: Delays in placing orders , Frequently late deliveries , Incorrect ordering quantities

Question This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Project duration can always be reduced by deploying additional recourses.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :In the proposed plant, heating of charge is to be done by :-

Answer: Induction furnace

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company received an order and finally authorized completion of the forging and placed it in stock.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Kerson Automobiles' : Some areas can not be used because of odour emanating from adjoining two painting bays.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'National Engineering Co.' : The GM instructed the Finance Manager that in the next meeting :-

Answer: Cutting tools should be analyzed , Stationery should be analyzed , Every one should sit and devise the action plan to fix items in these groups & give a time bound specific program within next two days

Question This Question refers to the case of 'The Gujrat Engineering company Limited' : The company has received a special order where :-

Answer: A special cylinder is to be manufactured. , The item is to be manufactured from a hollow bored forging , Fastest delivery is requested

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : It was observed that there was no ________ or any marking system to know identification of the components, their status in terms of acceptance/rejection and quantity of the components in the bins.

Answer: Tag

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The activities performed by the operator are listed on the practitioner's data sheet.

Answer: True

Match The Following:

Shop floor mangers pressurized to give -> Overtime

This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : Qualifying amount shall be raised with -> Increase in sales price

Incentive will be paid on -> Basic salary of each employee

Basis of payment on -> Total output in terms of value of production

Question This question refers to case on 'Electro Mechanical Engineers Private Limited(EMEPL)' : It is better to have more people than giving overtime.

Answer: False

Question This question refers to case on 'Ralhon Group Of Industries(RGI)' : No specific department can be held responsible for current ills of RGI.

Answer: True

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Northern Machinery Limited' : As per Materials Manager basis of awarding contract is :-

Answer: Justified in each case , All Purchase orders above Rs. 10,000/- are counter signed by him , All Purchase orders above Rs. 50,000/- are signed by V.P.

Question This question refers to case on 'Ralhon Group Of Industries(RGI)' : The chief executive decided to meet each manager separately before deciding future course of action for following purpose:-

Answer: To identify causes of organization's current ill

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : This case is concerned with following element of production planning:-

Answer: Routing

Question This question refers to case on 'Falcon Industries Ltd (FIL)' : The case is about following area of managerial decision making :-

Answer: Make or Buy

Question This question refers to case on 'Auto Gears Limited(AGL)' : Procurement cost per order is computed on the basis of following data:-

Answer: Order cost , No of vendors , Frequency of ordering

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:-

Answer: Setup time and standard time separately

Question This question refers to case on "Qualipumps Ltd." :The management was convinced that relayout would result in reduction in ________ time and manufacturing cost.

Answer: Throughput

Question The question refer to the case on 'Deckor India Ltd (DIL)' : The purchase executive in the case on knowing practice of buying from employees, wrote a ________ to the Managing Director.

Answer: Memo

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Universal Fasteners Ltd.' : Mr. Bose, Purchase Engineer informed Mr. Kaul that previous lot of 500 kg material was purchased from :-

Answer: A source who is not in the approved list

Question This question refers to case on 'Electro Mechanical Engineers Private Limited(EMEPL)' : Following are the important factors influencing manpower requirement :-

Answer: Absenteeism , Work load , Efficiency

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Process sheet does not provide following data:-

Answer: Shift

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Classic Engineering Components Ltd.' : Mr. Sen noticed that each worker was provided with the drawing of the component.

Answer: False

Question This question refers to case on 'Ralhon Group Of Industries(RGI)' : Following was the comment of the Finance Manager - margins on the pump is ________.

Answer: Negligible

Question This Question refers to the case 'Quality Gauges Pvt. Ltd.' : As per union, fixation of time standards for the gauges will lead to large scale rejection.

Answer: True

Answer: Cylindrical grinder

Question This question refers to case on 'Precision Components Pvt. Ltd.(PCPL)' : PCPL is slipping in deliveries and quality performance.

Answer: False

Question This question refers to case on 'Hindustan Engineering' : Conclusions drawn on causes of machine idleness based on data of production record are likely to be ________.

Answer: Misleading

Question This Question refers to the case of 'K.T Gears' : The groove cutting operation is performed by :-

Answer: Cutting the groove by two tools , One tool is held in rear side and other held in front side , Holding the gear blank on a mandrel in face plate

Question This question refers to case on 'Auto Gears Limited(AGL)' : Fixed ________ are to be computed only when machines need to be purchased.

Answer: Overhead

Match The Following:

Activity in CPM -> Arrow

This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Critical Path -> Project duration

CPM/PERT -> Project planning/ scheduling technique

Cost overrun -> Delays in project

Question This Question refers to the case of 'Hansa Tractomotive Ltd.' : The loss of consignment was ________.

Answer: Total

Question This question refers to case on 'Precision Components Pvt. Ltd.(PCPL)' : At PCPL Machine Breakdown Report form is used to request maintenance department to attend machine in case of breakdown. The Report include following information:-

Answer: Time of brakdown , Nature of breakdown , Machine location Nature of breakdown , Year of installation , Machine location

Match The Following:

Activity in CPM -> Arrow

This question refers to case on 'Weldtech India Pvt Ltd (WIPL)' : Critical Path -> Project duration

CPM/PERT -> Project planning/ scheduling technique

Cost overrun -> Delays in project

Question This question refers to case on 'Makwana Auto Works(MAW)' : In case of actual production of Lock pins is less than the planned for, following are the actions to makeup for the shortfall:-

Answer: Introduce overtime/extra hours working , Subcontracting , Overlapping

Question This question refers to case on 'Pacific Machine Shop(PMS)' : The treasurer of the company did not like the idea of any representative of the company buying items without ________ order.

Answer: Purchase

Question The question refer to the case on 'Arctic India Ltd (AIL)' : The relations of Materials Manager Mr. Mullick with the suppliers were :-

Answer: Intimate

Answer: Relevant

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : As extra capacity can be generated by starting an additional shift, hence fixed overheads are sizable.

Answer: False

Question This question refers to case on 'Morbay Engineering Works (MEW)' : Following are the some of the important features of incentive plans:-

Answer: Method of calculating incentive , Period of payment , Determination of performance standard

Question This question refers to case on 'Precision Components Pvt. Ltd.(PCPL)' : ________ department does not stock spares.

Answer: Maintainence

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : For manufacturing Stay Bolt following machines are planned:-

Answer: Copying Lathe , Radial Drilling Machine , Thread Rolling machine

Question This question refers to case on 'Vijay Engineering Works (VEW)' : Following material is not considered by Disposal cell :-

Answer: Material at no inspection stage

Question This question refers to case on 'Hindustan Engineering' : The element 'machine working' does not consider time for inspection of job by operator himself.

Answer: False

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : If the Exhaust Manifold is to be manufactured in house, following are the requirements:-

Answer: New jigs and fixtures , Additional shift , Additional manpower

Question This question refers to case on 'Rathod Engineering Works (REW)' : The production manager considers considers shift engineer resposible for quality problems of following jobs :-

Answer: Splintered shaft , Gear box , Axle shaft

Question This Question refers to the case 'Suyog Udyog' :The management wants to switch over to :-

Answer: Line production

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : Following are the operations involved in manufacturing stay bolt in the case:-

Answer: Copy turning , Thread Rolling , Drilling

Question This question refers to case on 'Uma Tools Pvt Ltd (UTPL)' : The cost of foundry reject is borne by the company.

Answer: True

Question This question refers to case on 'Vijay Engineering Works (VEW)' : Following is the main reason of Inspector's action of gas cutting the worm shafts instead of merely rejecting and keeping aside as rejected material :-

Answer: Production department send the material to heat treatment though it was under 'inspection at preheat treatment stage'; this action would prevent further processing of defective pieces by production

Question This question refers to case on 'Rathod Engineering Works (REW)' : The root cause of the rejection at in process sage of the shaft is :-

Answer: Absence of route sheet

Question The question refer to the case on 'Kalpak Engineers' : In the case for all machining operations following data on time is furnished:-

Answer: Setup time and standard time separately

Question This question refers to case on 'Falcon Industries Ltd (FIL)' : Following is one of the main cause of breaking of studs :-

Answer: Improper heat treatment

Question This question refers to case on 'Makwana Auto Works(MAW)' : Production Planning and Control is pennaca of all production problems.

Answer: False

Question This Question refers to the case 'Indus Foundries Ltd.' :Following items are readily available at all the three locations :-

Answer: Raw materials , Scrap , Foundry chemicals

Question This question refers to case on 'Precision Components Pvt. Ltd.(PCPL)' : Poor performance of PCPL is not attributable to availability of material or inadequate ________.

Answer: Capacities

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