The Use of Strategies to Increase the Speed with Which

question 98

Multiple Choice

The use of strategies to increase the speed with which an organization goes from creativity to delivery is known as:

• A) operations.
• B) time-based competition.
• C) process improvements.
• D) concurrent development.

Differentiate between input, output, and performance standards, and their importance in business operations.

Appreciate the importance of effective control processes and measurements for organizational success.

Understand the control process steps and the principles of management by exception.

Understand the components and purposes of various financial statements such as the Statement of Cash Flows and the Balance Sheet.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

Every manufacturing-related expense excluding the costs of direct materials and direct labor.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly used in the production of goods, identifiable as part of the finished product.

Factory Supervisor

An individual responsible for overseeing the operations and workers in a manufacturing plant or a section thereof.

Indirect Cost

Costs that are not directly traceable to a specific project, product, or activity and usually include overheads such as administration and utilities.