In: Operations Management
47) In the context of the training needs-assessment model, which of the following statements is true about operations analysis?
Multiple Choice
It requires careful examination of the work to be performed after training.
It defines training needs in terms of the difference between desired performance and actual performance.
It provides information that transcends particular jobs, even divisions, of an organization.
It provides information such as diagnostic ratings of employees by customers.
44) In the context of effective teams, which of the following teams best represents the characteristic of conditions?
Multiple Choice
A team in which members have ready access to resources and information
A team that collectively believes that it can succeed
A team in which leaders promote and share ground rules
A team that has psychological safety granted by leaders
36) In the context of absenteeism, identify a true statement about measures.
Multiple Choice
They include methodologies used to identify the causes of absenteeism.
They refer to formulas.
They focus on specific numbers.
They refer to surveys and interviews with employees and supervisors.
31) Identify a true statement about big data.
Multiple Choice
It is the collection and analysis of the digital history created when people surf the Internet.
It excludes tests and measures of aptitudes, behaviors, and competencies that employers compile about applicants.
It is similar to the traditional approaches to analytics in terms of volume, velocity, and variety.
It rarely provides insights into users who seek to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace.
30) Luke is a manager at a foundry. To improve safety in the workplace, he introduces new behaviors for employees. These new practices forbid employees from being within 20 feet of an active furnace. In the context of organizational safety and health programs, Luke's introduction of new safety behaviors for employees is characteristic of _____.
Multiple Choice
engineering controls
management controls
wellness programs
employee assistance programs
24) The managers at Star Holdings decide to assess the management potential of certain employees in the organization. They gather the employees in a group and ask them to hold a 30-minute discussion about a certain production procedure used by the organization. The managers observe the employees and rate them on their communication skills and problem-solving abilities. In the context of assessment methods, this is an example of a(n) _____.
Multiple Choice
group ideation discussion
situational-judgment test
in-basket test
leaderless group discussion
pl rate
the correct option is
47) In the context of the training needs-assessment model, which of the following statements is trueabout operations analysis?
it requires careful examination of the work to be performed after training
44) In the context of effective teams, which of the following teams best represents the characteristic of conditions?
A team in which members have ready access to resources and information
36) In the context of absenteeism, identify a true statement about measures.
They focus on specific numbers.
31) Identify a true statement about big data.
It is the collection and analysis of the digital history created when people surf the Internet.
30) Luke is a manager at a foundry. To improve safety in the workplace, he introduces new behaviors for employees. These new practices forbid employees from being within 20 feet of an active furnace. In the context of organizational safety and health programs, Luke's introduction of new safety behaviors for employees is characteristic
management controls
24) The managers at Star Holdings decide to assess the management potential of certain employees in the organization. They gather the employees in a group and ask them to hold a 30-minute discussion about a certain production procedure used by the organization. The managers observe the employees and rate them on their communication skills and problem-solving abilities. In the context of assessment methods, this is an example of a(n)
leaderless group discussion