Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).

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51.

An appropriate strategy to optimize for time and cost in the ordering process is:

A. efficient store assortments.
B. revision of organization processes supported by information systems.
C. integrate this activity into all supply chain planning.
D. efficient replacement.
Answer» E.
Discussion
52.

An appropriate strategy to optimize the productivity of retail space and inventory is:

A. efficient store assortments.
B. revision of organization processes supported by information systems.
C. integrate this activity into all supply chain planning.
D. efficient replacement.
Answer» B. revision of organization processes supported by information systems.
Discussion
53.

An appropriate strategy to maximize efficiency of promotions is:

A. revision of organization processes supported by information systems.
B. efficient store assortments..
C. integrate this activity into all supply chain planning.
D. efficient replacement.
Answer» D. efficient replacement.
Discussion
54.

The warehousing function that combines the logistical flow of several small shipments to a specific market area is

A. break bulk function.
B. operational function.
C. stockpiling function.
D. consolidation function.
Answer» E.
Discussion
55.

An appropriate strategy to achieve timely, accurate, paperless information flow is:

A. integrate this activity into all supply chain planning.
B. efficient store assortments.
C. revision of organization processes supported by information systems.
D. efficient replacement.
Answer» D. efficient replacement.
Discussion
56.

The business activity of farming out identified non-core activities to external agencies is

A. logistics.
B. scm.
C. outsourcing.
D. distribution.
Answer» D. distribution.
Discussion
57.

The number of stages that the goods and services flow through

A. add to the complexity of scm.
B. relaxes the complexity of scm.
C. brings no change in complexity of scm.
D. ensures better quality.
Answer» B. relaxes the complexity of scm.
Discussion
58.

The uncertainty that could be reduced through forecasting techniques is

A. production uncertainty.
B. process uncertainty.
C. demand uncertainty.
D. supply uncertainty.
Answer» D. supply uncertainty.
Discussion
59.

The internal process leads to

A. production uncertainty.
B. process uncertainty.
C. demand uncertainty.
D. supply uncertainty.
Answer» C. demand uncertainty.
Discussion
60.

Unreliability of vendors leads to

A. production uncertainty.
B. process uncertainty.
C. demand uncertainty.
D. supply uncertainty.
Answer» E.
Discussion
61.

The flow of work in process is

A. from a supplier to producer.
B. from the last production price to ultimate user.
C. between the various production sub-system.
D. between the various distribution channels.
Answer» D. between the various distribution channels.
Discussion
62.

The delivery of a damaged product has

A. an increase in its value.
B. a decrease in its value.
C. no change in its value.
D. better demand.
Answer» C. no change in its value.
Discussion
63.

The flow of information that facilitates co-ordination activities is

A. forward information flow.
B. backward information flow.
C. upward information flow.
D. downward information flow.
Answer» C. upward information flow.
Discussion
64.

The term used for carriage of goods when points of origin and destination are both within the sovereignty of UK is

A. uld.
B. classification rate.
C. valuation charge.
D. cabotage.
Answer» E.
Discussion
65.

The term which covers the operation of shifting the cargo to or from the vessel is

A. rigging.
B. slinging.
C. carnage.
D. forced discharge.
Answer» C. carnage.
Discussion
66.

The term used for loading or unloading of heavy cargo is

A. rigging.
B. carnage.
C. slinging.
D. forced discharge.
Answer» C. slinging.
Discussion
67.

Just in time is a practice followed in

A. japan.
B. america.
C. britain.
D. china.
Answer» B. america.
Discussion
68.

The logistical objective that ensures a proper balance between total logistics cost and a desired level of customer service performance is

A. right response.
B. right quality.
C. right cost trade off.
D. right information.
Answer» D. right information.
Discussion
69.

The maintenance of a minimum possible level of inventory required for a desired level of customer service is the objective of

A. right response.
B. right quality.
C. right quantity.
D. right value.
Answer» D. right value.
Discussion
70.

Real time communication of information regarding requirements and availability of logistics service is the core of

A. right response.
B. right quality.
C. right quantity.
D. right value.
Answer» B. right quality.
Discussion
71.

Competitive advantage can be created and achieved by logistics managers by

A. cost advantage.
B. quality.
C. value advantage.
D. cost and value advantage.
Answer» E.
Discussion
72.

Marketing and sales is ___________ in the generic value chain of logistics.

A. a support activity.
B. a primary activity.
C. not an activity.
D. the only activity.
Answer» C. not an activity.
Discussion
73.

Inbound and outbound logistics is _________ in the generic value chain of logistics.

A. a support activity.
B. a primary activity.
C. not an activity.
D. the only activity.
Answer» C. not an activity.
Discussion
74.

Firm infrastructure is __________ in the generic value chain of logistics

A. a support activity.
B. a primary activity.
C. not an activity.
D. the only activity.
Answer» B. a primary activity.
Discussion
75.

HRM is _________ in the generic value chain of logistics.

A. a support activity.
B. a primary activity.
C. not an activity.
D. the only activity.
Answer» D. the only activity.
Discussion
76.

The service mission of logistics

A. reflect the vision of top management.
B. deal with basic services required for delivering of goods.
C. refers to the value-added services offered.
D. reflects the ability of firm to exploit market.
Answer» E.
Discussion
77.

Customer order processing level is that

A. determines the direction of business.
B. creates the capacity.
C. involves the functional planning.
D. provides specification for manufacturing.
Answer» E.
Discussion
78.

Master scheduling is the process that

A. determines the direction of business.
B. creates the capacity.
C. involves the functional planning.
D. provides specification for manufacturing.
Answer» C. involves the functional planning.
Discussion
79.

Master planning deals with

A. customer interface.
B. marketing interface.
C. supplier interface.
D. manufacturing interface.
Answer» D. manufacturing interface.
Discussion
80.

MRP stands for

A. material requirement planning.
B. manpower recruitment process.
C. machine repair plan.
D. mechanical re-engineering process.
Answer» B. manpower recruitment process.
Discussion
81.

MPS stands for

A. manpower placement structure.
B. master production schedule.
C. manpower placement schedule.
D. material processing schedule.
Answer» C. manpower placement schedule.
Discussion
82.

Place utility is created by

A. operation function.
B. logistics function.
C. procurement function.
D. distribution function.
Answer» C. procurement function.
Discussion
83.

Master planning in the planning hierarchy

A. determines the direction of business.
B. creates the capacity.
C. involves the functional planning.
D. provides specification for manufacturing.
Answer» B. creates the capacity.
Discussion
84.

Time utility is created by

A. operation function.
B. logistics function.
C. procurement function.
D. distribution function.
Answer» E.
Discussion
85.

Form utility is created by

A. operation function.
B. logistics function.
C. procurement function.
D. distribution function.
Answer» B. logistics function.
Discussion
86.

Packaging performs two functions. ___________ and logistics.

A. distribution.
B. store keeping.
C. material handling.
D. marketing.
Answer» E.
Discussion
87.

EOQ stands for

A. electronic ordered quantity
B. economic order quantity
C. economic order quality
D. electronic obtained quantity
Answer» C. economic order quality
Discussion
88.

EDI stands for

A. electronic data interface.
B. electronic data interchange.
C. electronic distribution intermediary.
D. electronic documentation interchange.
Answer» C. electronic distribution intermediary.
Discussion
89.

Michael porter explained the concept of

A. motivation.
B. cost advantage.
C. competitive advantage.
D. quest for quality.
Answer» D. quest for quality.
Discussion
90.

The concept of logistics has been systematically divided into

A. 2 phases.
B. 3 phases.
C. 4 phases.
D. 5 phases.
Answer» B. 3 phases.
Discussion
91.

In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during decline stage is

A. distribution.
B. promotion.
C. price.
D. cost reduction.
Answer» E.
Discussion
92.

In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during maturity stage is

A. distribution.
B. promotion.
C. price.
D. cost reduction.
Answer» D. cost reduction.
Discussion
93.

In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during growth stage is

A. distribution.
B. promotion.
C. price.
D. cost reduction.
Answer» B. promotion.
Discussion
94.

The goal of logistics is

A. to achieve a target level of customer service at lowest possible cost
B. to achieve targeted level of customer service.
C. increase in the market share.
D. all of the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion
95.

The Japanese term “Jidoka” means ____________?

A. manual correction
B. automation
C. autonomation
D. continuous improvement
Answer» D. continuous improvement
Discussion
96.

The Japanese term “Muri” means ____________?

A. the overburden
B. the unevenness
C. leveling of production
D. continuous improvement
Answer» E.
Discussion
97.

In the Japanese term “Kaizen”, “Kai” means _________?

A. performance
B. change
C. improvement
D. standards
Answer» D. standards
Discussion
98.

The Japanese term “Kanban” means ____________?

A. visual depicts
B. visual cards
C. leveling of production
D. continuous improvement
Answer» E.
Discussion
99.

The Japanese term for waste is ____________?

A. muri
B. kanban
C. muda
D. kaizen
Answer» C. muda
Discussion
100.

Logistics is the term for which activities?

A. procurement of raw materials
B. distribution of goods to customers
C. accounting for raw materials in transit
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion