Industrial Engineering And Production Management - Study Mode

[#186] Work study is most useful
Correct Answer

(A) Where production activities are involved

Explanation

Solution: Work study is most useful Where production activities are involved

[#187] In the cost structure of a product, the selling price is determined by the factors such as
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: In the cost structure of a product, the selling price is determined by the factors such as - Sales turn over - Lowest competitive price - Various elements of the cost

[#188] Replacement studies are made on the following basis
Correct Answer

(D) Any one of the above

Explanation

Solution: Replacement studies are made on the following basis - Annual cost method - Rate of return method - Total life average method

[#189] Simplex method is the method used for
Correct Answer

(C) Linear programming

Explanation

Solution: Simplex method is the method used for Linear programming

[#190] The main disadvantage of line organisation is
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Disadvantages of a line organization - A line organization can suffer from a lack of specialization. This is because each department manager is concerned only with the activities of his own department. Therefore, employees are skilled in tasks pertaining to their departments alone. - These organizations are based on the autocratic system of management. - The division of work is not based on any scientific plan but on the whims of the manager. - It might stop progress and prevent the unit to work effectively. - Such organizations might also encourage nepotism or favoritism based on relationship or friendship.