Chapter 8: Process technology  

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1. Process technologies differ in their flexibility capabilities and economics and will therefore be appropriate for different
parts of the volume-variety matrix. Flexible manufacturing systems are usually:

Your Answer: Mid variety, high volume

Correct Answer: Mid variety, mid volume

  No, that's not correct.

2. Another form of process technology is dedicated systems. Dedicated systems are usually placed on the volume–
variety matrix:

Your Answer: High variety , low volume

Correct Answer: Low variety, High volume

  No, that's not correct.

3. Takes some routine decision making out of human hands.

Your Answer: Extranet

Correct Answer: Expert systems

  No, that's not correct.

4. Flexibility, easy access to other users, shared databases and software.

Your Answer: Local area networks

  Yes, that's correct.

5. Speed and sophistication of decision making.

Your Answer: Internet

Correct Answer: Decision support systems

  No, that's not correct.

6. Allows applications such as electronic data interchange (EDI).

Your Answer: Local area networks

Correct Answer: Extranet

  No, that's not correct.

7. Gives real-time information on store inventory and stock movements.

Your Answer: In-flight entertainment

Correct Answer: Electronic point-of-sale technology

  No, that's not correct.

  No, that's not correct.

8. Controls movement of customers and their baggage, allocates people to seats.