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Extension : A Supplement: Advanced Methods For Project Scheduling

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Question 1
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When people and profit intersect, from a sustainability perspective, which of the following areas is most impacted?

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A

Equitability

B

Sustainability

C

Bearability

D

Viability

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Question 2
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Which of the following phrases BEST defines the concept of sustainability, as set out by the United Nations Brundtland Commission:

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A

To reduce, minimize, and ideally eliminate pollution, thus preserving the planet and its resources for the benefit of not only today's generation but also the future.

B

To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

C

To ensure that business and the community work together to preserve limited resources while also ensuring that business is appropriately rewarded for its efforts.

D

To foster an environment that satisfies the requirements of the triple bottom line-namely people, profit, and the planet-the keys to our future survival.

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Question 3
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Which of the following environmental initiatives/programs deals most specifically with the firm's environmental management system?

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A

The Kyoto Protocol

B

Responsible Care

C

ISO 14000

D

LEED certification

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Question 4
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Which of the following environmental initiatives/programs deals most specifically with building design and construction?

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A

The Kyoto Protocol

B

Responsible Care

C

ISO 14000

D

LEED certification

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Question 5
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Which of the following environmental initiatives/programs is an example of an industry-specific program aimed at improving environmental performance?

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The Kyoto Protocol

B

Responsible Care

C

ISO 14000

D

LEED certification

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Question 6
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Which of the following approaches provides management with an appropriate tool for assessing the full impact from "seed to sewer" (from creation to disposal)?

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A
Life cycle analysis
B
Total cost of ownership
C
Trade-off analysis
D
Cost of quality analysis
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Question 7
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Over which stage of the product's life cycle does operations management have the greatest amount of direct control?

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A
Extraction
B
Packaging/transportation
C
Usage
D
Disposal
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Question 8
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BMW has introduced a program of covered scheduled maintenance for its cars.That is, when you bring in your vehicle for maintenance at a BMW dealership, BMW will cover the costs of everything (except for worn-out tires).This practice specifically targets which stage of the product life cycle?

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Extraction
B
Packaging/transportation
C
Usage
D
Disposal
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Question 9
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Downcycling, as described in the chapter, is a critical consideration during which stage of the product life cycle?

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Extraction
B
Packaging/transportation
C
Usage
D
Disposal
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Question 10
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Which of the following statements most accurately represents the challenge of being environmentally sustainable?

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A
The choices facing the firm are clear, and the obvious candidates for improvement can be easily identified.
B
It is not easy to be environmentally responsible since the choices facing management involve trade-offs.
C
Demands for environmental responsibility are driven by forces that can mostly be ignored.
D
Being environmentally responsible is simply a matter of complying with governmental regulations.
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Question 11
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From an operations standpoint, sustainability means that:

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A
Profit is not an important goal.
B
A company should focus its efforts on reducing pollution.
C
Firms should pursue profit without damaging the environment or the well-being of future generations.
D
The firm must improve how it manages its people resources since these are important to the long-term survival of the firm.
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Question 12
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Lean systems thinking in operations management can extend to sustainability in what way?

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A
Its focus on improving product quality.
B
Its focus on delivering products to customers faster.
C
Its focus on reducing waste of all types.
D
Its focus on product innovation.
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Question 13
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A specific analysis of the total greenhouse gases caused directly or indirectly by a product is called:

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A
Carbon footprinting.
B
Life cycle analysis.
C
Life cycle waste assessment matrix.
D
Cap and trade.
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Question 14
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The following environmentally responsible process/material matrix was developed for Zanda Corp.Zanda has determined that a score of 40 is its goal at this time, but efforts to lower its score will continue regardless.What is Zanda's current score, and what is your conclusion? image

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53, Zanda is doing better than its goal.
B
53, Zanda is doing worse than its goal.
C
47, Zanda, is doing better than its goal.
D
47, Zanda is doing worse than its goal.
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Question 15
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Walmart has announced that suppliers must attempt to improve their efforts in environmental management.In this announcement, Walmart could have included a requirement that suppliers meet the standards of:

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A
ISO 9000.
B
ISO 2011.
C
ISO 9002.
D
ISO 14000.
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Question 16
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The "triple bottom line" suggests that efforts should be devoted to assessing the impact of activities on:

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A
People, profit, processes.
B
Profit, profit, profit.
C
People, planet, profit.
D
Profit, planet, processes.
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Question 17
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Which of the following programs/initiatives strives to improve the lives of suppliers and their families?

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A
ISO 14000
B
Responsible Care
C
LEED
D
FairTrade
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Question 18
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Which of the following is NOT a stakeholder, as considered from the P-People perspective of sustainability?

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Customers
B
Government
C
Workers
D
Investors
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Question 19
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Which of the following sustainability issues has a significant impact on supply chain relationships?

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A
Culture
B
Common usage of lean systems
C
Location
D
Governmental regulations and tariffs
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Question 20
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Which of the following best describes organizational culture?

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A
Organizational culture is easy to change.
B
Organizational culture is readily identified.
C
Organizational culture is becoming less important in today's environment (due to factors such as downsizing and outsourcing).
D
Organizational culture is critical to long-term success.
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