Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Describe the layout of a typical fast-food franchise such as

Describe the layout of a typical fast-food franchise such as McDonald's. What type of layout is it? How does it support productivity? Do different franchises (e.g., Burger King or Wendy's) have differ...

Q: Research and write a short paper illustrating how an organization uses one

Research and write a short paper illustrating how an organization uses one of the following types of facility layouts: • Product layout • Process layout • Cellular layout • Fixed position layout

Q: Visit a manufacturer or service organization and critique their facility design.

Visit a manufacturer or service organization and critique their facility design. What are the advantages and disadvantages? How does the layout affect process flows, customer service, efficiency, and...

Q: The process of obtaining a mortgage for a house or condominium is

The process of obtaining a mortgage for a house or condominium is more complex than most people think. It starts with an application that contains all pertinent information about the borrower that the...

Q: Many company cafeterias are changing from the traditional cafeteria (process)

Many company cafeterias are changing from the traditional cafeteria (process) layout to a product layout in which food items are arranged into stations (salads, Italian, cold sandwiches, roast beef an...

Q: What type of layout is typically used in a home kitchen?

What type of layout is typically used in a home kitchen? Can you suggest an alternative layout that might have some different advantages?

Q: How is assembly line efficiency related to unit cost? Explain.

How is assembly line efficiency related to unit cost? Explain.

Q: Do you think the following jobs require standard times? Explain your

Do you think the following jobs require standard times? Explain your reasoning. • Carpet installers • Software programmers • Cable T.V. installers • Hotel maids • Bank tellers • Airline flight atten...

Q: What do you think of Cargill Kitchen Solutions’ 20-minute job

What do you think of Cargill Kitchen Solutions’ 20-minute job rotation approach? Would you want to work in such an environment, or one in which you performed the same tasks all day. Why?

Q: Research and write a short paper (1-page maximum)

Research and write a short paper (1-page maximum) on the advantages and disadvantages of virtual teams in today’s digital environment.