MCQ – for 5th Week

1.0 ENHANCING EFFICIENCY THROUGH WORKLOAD AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1.1 Productivity is a ratio between the output volume and the volume of inputs.
1.2 Operational productivity depends on three things:
a. Activity b. Time c. Result
1.3 Resource management: is the process of pre-planning, scheduling, and allocating your resources
to maximize efficiency.
1.4 Workload management: is a technique that can help keep your team performing at their best,
even when resource numbers are limited, and deadlines are edging closer.
1.5 The procedural steps of resource management are as follows:
1. Define Activities 2. Sequencing Activities 3. Estimate Activity Resources
4. Estimate Activity Duration 5. Develop Schedule 6. Control Schedule

1.6 To find critical path following steps are listed.

1. Make a network diagram by organizing activities.

2. Identify every path of the network diagram
3. Calculate time utilized by each path.
4. The path having longest time is the critical path.
1.7 ES = Earliest Start Time
1.8 LS = Latest Start Time
1.9 EF = Earliest Finish Time
1.10 LF = Latest Finish Time
1.11 Step for the calculation of Float in resource management.
a. Collect Activities b. Identify Dependencies c. Create a Network Diagram
d. Forward Pass, e. Backward Pass, f. Identify the float of each activity.
2.0 MODERNIZED MINDSET AND ERP
2.1 ERP is a process of managing all resources and their use in the entire enterprise in a
coordinated manner.
2.2 ERP stand for Enterprise Resource Plan
2.3 ERP is business management system that integrates all facets of the business such as
manufacturing operation, supply chain, customers, human resource and finance.
2.4 In ERP system, Data will be stored in single control database, data will enter in one part of
company can be immediately available in other part of company.
2.5 ERP = Enterprises (Business), Resource (Money, Manpower, Matrial, Machining, Marketing
and Methods), Plan (Effective application & optimization of resources)
2.6 Enterprise Resource Planning should consist of
1. Inventory 2. Production 3. Accounting 4. Human resource 5. Delivery 6. Business
7. Sales 8. Engineering 9. Production Planning & Purchase
2.7 Functional Area of ERP is
Master Data Management, Human Resource, Research & Development, Controlling,
Marketing & Sales, Materials Management, Production, Needs Assessment and Finance &
Accounting.
2.8 There are three stages for ERP Project Progress:
Stage-1 , Projection Preparation: ( Project Objective, Plan & Concept, Team)
Stage-2, ERP Software Selection: (Requirement Catalogue, Marketing Testing,
Requirement/Performance Specification & Procurement)
Stage-3, ERP Implementation: (Data Migration, Key-User Training, Test Phase, Staff
Training and Real Start)
2.9 Enterprise Resource Planning Funnel
2.10 V Model for implementation of ERP system.
2.11 ERP System can also shows data in Line chart, Column Chart, Stock Chart, Area Chart and
Bar Chart
2.12 Modernize Mindset in POF requires Culture Change, Production Setup and IT revolution.
2.13 Culture Aspect : The inter disciplinary nature of modernize mindset can design, engineering and
manufacturing expertise from a wide and diverse range of technical areas including integrated
circuit fabrication technology, mechanical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering,
chemistry and chemical engineering.
2.14 CMM stand for Coordinate measuring machine
2.15 BBRA Base Bleed Rocket Assistance
2.16 APFSDS Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Disordering Sabot
2.17 BI stand for Business Intelligent
2.18 MEMs stand for Micro Electro Mechanical System
2.19 Global manufacturing has entered a new era, known as smart manufacturing or Industry 4.
3.0 Conflict Management
3.1 Disagreement between people is called conflict.
3.2 Conflict arise due to people are different or people come from different background.
3.3 Cause of conflict are Needs, Values, Pressures, Perceptions, Styles and Policies.
3.4 Words which instigate the conflict are, good for you, You never, I told you, whatever, Never
mind and I never. (Negative Words)
3.5 Words which defuse the conflict are, We understand that, Might I suggest, Let me explain, If you
can, One option is and We can help you to (Positive Words)
3.6 Conflict management leads to (i) Enhanced engagement (ii) Collaboration between team
members (iii) Trust amongst colleagues (iv) Better working relationships (v) Improved
productivity
3.7 There are four stages of conflicts
(i) Latent stage: Participants not yet aware of conflict
(ii) Aftermath stage: Outcome of conflict, resolution or dissolution
(iii) Perceived stage: Participants aware a conflict exists
(iv) Manifest stage: Conflict is open and can be observed
(v) Felt stage: Stress and anxiety
3.8 According to the Thomas-Kilmann , there are five major styles of conflict management—
collaborating, competing, avoiding, accommodating, and compromising.
4.0 Work Ethics
4.1 Work ethic is a set of values based on the ideals of discipline and hard work.
4.2 Forming good habits such as focusing, staying motivated, finishing tasks immediately, and more
helps to create a good work ethic that will impress employers.
4.3 Characteristics of Work Ethics are
Attendance ,Character, Team Work, Appearance, Attitude, Productivity
4.4 Honesty: Never a lie on your (i) Application (ii) Time Sheet (iii) Expense Statement and
Never Cheat a ; (i) Customer (ii) Associate (iii) Employee
5.0 INTRODUCTION TO MODERNIZATION
5.1 Pakistan Ordnance Factory was established in 1951
5.2 POF Consists of 14 x factories with product range of 112 in numbers & approximately 23000
employees.
5.3 Total Plant & Machinery in POF are 19,302 Nos.
5.4 495 Nos of Machinery are up to 10 years old.
5.5 2979 Nos of Machinery are 11 to 20 years old.
5.6 4642 Nos of Machinery are 21 to 30 years old.
5.7 11186 Nos of Machinery are more than 30 years old.
5.8 Modernization means procurement of latest Plant, Machines and Technology to improve the
production process.
5.9 It permits conversion of obsolete machines into semiautomatic and automatic machines.
5.10 There are certain benefits to modernization:-
1- Increased Productivity 2- Better Machine Performance 3- Automation
4- Improve Quality 5- Reduce Rejection 6- Minimize Energy Consumption
6- Reduce Product Cost 7- Guaranteed availability of Spare Parts
8- Less Downtime 9- Safe Working Environment
 10.Reduced Manpower Requirement
5.11 For new Procurement of Plant & machinery are required (a) Need Justification
(b) Technical Requirement
5.12 The following factors may be made part of justification :-
1- Sustained and futuristic requirement of User 2- Cost Benefit Analysis
3- Technology Up-gradation 4- Improvement in productivity and quality
5- Saving in material and manpower cost 6- Flexibility 7- Time Cycle
8- Number of machines required based on needed future capacity
5.13 Technical requirements may be well drafted and crafted.
5.14 For Technical requirements, the following must be considered :-
Nomenclature of the machine
1-Quantity required 2-Specification of machine 3-Accessories 4-Tooling 5- Spares
6- Environmental Aspects 7- Documentation 8-Training 9- Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI)
10. Installation & Commissioning 11- Trial Run 12- Final Acceptance Test (FAT)
6.0 Organization and categorization of various stores underutilization in POF as per SOP
6.1 Mainly Stores have been divided in three categories as follows:-
1- General Common Use Items 2- Common Use Items 3- Exclusive Use Items
6.2 Stock Code known as Identification Number of item and consist of 11 digit.
57 – 1016 – 710- 11
Broad Category description/nomenclature indicate size, color concerned Group / M. C
57 1016 710 11

6.3 BOC stand for Brought on charge

6.4 MIS stand for Material Inward Slip
6.5 DRS stand for Daily Receipt Sheet
7.0 POF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
7.1 R&D established ON 4TH Oct’ 1984.
7.2 Modern: contemporary or in the now
7.3 Modernize: to adapt (something) to modern needs or habits, typically by adopting modern ideas
or methods
7.4 Modernization: process to evolve to contemporary needs/habits
7.5 What is Modernization?
Ans: Modernization refers to the multiple pathways by which societies achieve a state of continuous
self-transformation through the application of technical and intellectual means.
7.6 What is R&D?
Ans: It is the set of innovative activities undertaken by corporations or governments in developing
new services or products and improving existing ones.
7.7 The basic stages of R&D cycle are (i) Basic Research (ii) Applied Research (iii) Development
7.8 ROI stand for Return on Investment
7.9 R&D MODELS are Business incubators and accelerators, Mergers, acquisitions & partnerships
7.10 Amazon (AMZN), $42.74 bn, Alphabet (GOOGLE), $27.57 bn, Microsoft (MSFT), $19.27 bn.
Apple (AAPL), $18.75 bn, Facebook (FB), $18.45 bn, Samsung: $15.3 bn, Intel: $13.1 bn, they
were spending on R&D.
7.11 POF R&D only completed 8 projects so far.
7.12 10 projects are ongoing in POF R&D.
8.0 BMRE
8.1 BMRE stand for
Balancing (To sustain existing capacity.)
Modernization (To increase efficiency and productivity)
Replacement ( To replace outlived machines so as to reduce down time and overheads)
Expansion (To enhance production capacity to meet assigned targets and future needs)
8.2 POF has been on surge production with 40-50 years old plants & machines.
8.3 Existing Plants & Machines besides being labor intensive also result in heavy maintenance cost
 due to non-availability of spares (being obsolete versions), higher down times and frequent
breakdowns.
8.4 38 BMRS cases of different factories having worth of Rs. 6931.413 Million ($42.786) under
consideration.
8.5 CVT stand for Closed Vessel Test
8.6 UHT stand for universal hardness tester.
8.7 IP stand for Ingress Protection.
8.8 IP is an international standard used to rate the effectiveness of sealants against moisture and
dirt.
8.9 Each IP rating has two digits; the first rates effectiveness of sealants against solids and the
second against water. The higher the number, the greater the protection.
8.10 IP68 are deemed fit enough to withstand dust, dirt and sand
8.11 1780 was the Mechanization regime.
8.12 1870 was the Electrification regime.
8.13 1970 was the Automation regime & 1980 was the Globalization regime.
8.14 Today is Digitalization regime & future will be personalization.
8.15 POF Vision: Change is the only constant, modernization is essential required, MOD committee is
composed and BMRE is assigned to MOD committee.
8.16 POF Gadwal was established in 1969 for 106mm RR Heat
8.17 LOI stand for letter of intents
8.18 DP stand for delivery period.
9.0 COMMUNICATION BARRIERS
9.1 A communication barrier is anything that prevents us from receiving and understanding the
messages others use to convey their information, ideas and thoughts
9.2 Most communication barriers occur due to small misinterpretations and misunderstandings.
9.3 Intrapersonal communication can be defined as communication with one's self, and that may
include self-talk, acts of imagination and visualization, and even recall and memory.
9.4 The biggest difference that you need to know between interpersonal vs intrapersonal
communication is that interpersonal is between two or more people, and intrapersonal is
between you and yourself.
9.5 One of the most important parts of being intrapersonal is awareness — awareness of your own
mind, of yourself in situations, and awareness of how you are perceived by others.
9.6 How to improve interpersonal communication?
People with interpersonal communication skills are verbally talented they are good at:
Active listening, Teamwork, Understanding stress in yourself and others.
9.7 How to improve interpersonal communication?
Dependability, Leadership, Motivation, Flexibility, Patience, Empathy
9.8 Who involve in interpersonal & intrapersonal communication?
Two or more people involved in interpersonal communication & “just you” in intrapersonal.
9.9 Types of Communication Barriers are
Psychological Barriers, Emotional Barriers, Physiological Barriers, Semantic Barriers
Physical Barriers, Cultural Barriers, Organizational Structure Barriers, Attitude Barriers
9.10 Organizational Barriers are Rules and Policies, Hierarchical Position, Organizational Facilities
Complex organizational structure.
10.0 SECRETE ACT 1923
10.1 What is Secrete Act 1923?
The law makes it a criminal offence for current or former government employees to leak certain
types of information considered "damaging". These cover areas including security and
intelligence, defence and international relations.