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CPIM Strategic Management of resources Questions 96–100 (page: 21)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

According to Stonebraker and Leong article, which of the following is NOT a dimension of operations management?

  1. Critical Resources
  2. Operation management Function
  3. Sales
  4. Level of interaction

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

According to Stonebraker and Leong the 4 dimensions of operations management are
1. Level of interaction
2. Operations management focus
3. Critical resources
4. Nlarketing



For employee empowerment to work properly which of the following choices are needed to be successful?
I) Education and Training to the employee
II) Proper performance measurements of employees
III) Work procedures and Methods

  1. I & II Only
  2. I, II, & III
  3. II & III Only
  4. I & III Only

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

For employee empowerment to work properly all three of the following choices are needed to be successful
1. Education and Training to the employee
2. Proper performance measurements of employees
3. Work procedures and Methods



A company is considering some brand new equipment that will have a major impact on the production process.
What will likely cause the MOST delays in implementing the new equipment?

  1. Net enough skilled technicians
  2. New technology conflicts with current personnel and culture
  3. Maintenance support does not exist yet for new equipment
  4. Determining how to use new machine

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The longest would be to change personnel and the corporate culture. If there is resistance with the people that need to use the new machinery will cause many delays in delivering and installing the new machines.



Which of the following would NOT contribute to the strategic planning process?

  1. Department Heads
  2. Unions
  3. Competitor Management
  4. Top Management

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Competitor Management would not contribute to the strategic planning process since the company would be competing with that company.



What is the first thing to do in a Kaizan event process?

  1. Identify room for improvement
  2. Form a team
  3. Provide education to team
  4. Choose a facilitator

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Kaizan event process is
1. Identify room for improvement
2. Choose a facilitator
3. Form a team
4. Provide education to team
5. make sure team is on track to conclusion



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