Chapter 11 MAN

Question 1

A level capacity strategy is also known as a chase demand strategy.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 2

Aggregate planners commonly use trial-and-error methods in developing aggregate plans.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 3

Which one of the following is not a basic option for altering demand?

Accepted Answer

subcontracting

Question 4

Which of the following steps is necessary to ensure that a master schedule is valid?

Accepted Answer

rough-cut capacity planning

Question 5

Which of the following differs between aggregate planning in services and aggregate planning in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

the perishability of capacity

Question 6

The main disadvantage(s) of informal techniques used for aggregate planning is(are):

Accepted Answer

they may not result in the best plan.

Question 7

Aggregate planning is capacity planning for:

Accepted Answer

the intermediate rang

Question 8

Using variable pricing in response to demand variability to maximize revenue using perishable capacity is known as:

Accepted Answer

yield management.

Question 9

In practice, the more commonly used techniques for aggregate planning are:

Accepted Answer

informal trial-and-error techniques.

Question 10

Aggregate planners seek to match supply and demand:

Accepted Answer

at minimum overall cost.

Questions 10