With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies has the highest level of technical complexity?
A) small-batch technology
B) sequential-process technology
C) mass production technology
D) continuous-process technology
Question 2With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies is most likely to be used by an oil refinery?
A) small-batch technology
B) continuous-process technology
C) mass production technology
D) intensive technology
Question 3With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies, when operated at full capacity, has the lowest production costs?
A) sequential-process
B) small-batch
C) continuous-process
D) mass production
Question 4Which of the following statements is true regarding large-batch and mass production technology?
A) This technology has the lowest level of technical complexity.
B) In the case of this technology, any machines used during the conversion process are less important than people's skills and knowledge.
C) This technology is typically used for producing customized products in small quantities.
D) This technology allows tasks to be specified and programmed in advance.
Question 5Which of the following technologies is most likely to be used for producing huge volumes of standardized products, such as cars, razor blades, aluminum cans, and soft drinks?
A) sequential-process technology
B) large-batch technology
C) continuous-process technology
D) small-batch technology
Question 6With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies is most likely to be used by an Internet software company?
A) small-batch technology
B) mass production technology
C) sequential-process technology
D) continuous-process technology
Question 7With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies is the most suitable to producing new or complex products?
A) sequential-process technology
B) small-batch technology
C) continuous-process technology
D) mass production
Question 8Small-batch technology is typically characterized by ________.
A) high technical complexity
B) flexibility
C) low costs
D) the ability to be programmed
Question 9With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies gives an organization the capacity to produce a wide range of products that can be customized for individual customers?
A) continuous-process technology
B) mass production technology
C) small-batch technology
D) sequential-process technology