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CIM 310 Final
CIM 310 Midterm
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A central mix plant is also referred to as a wet mix plant | true |
| dy batch plants are ideal for loading dump trucks | false |
| modern scales have four-point load cell systems | true |
| flyash, slag, and other SCMs should be weighed up first in the batch sequence to make sure they are utilized properly | false |
| water can be batched by ____ or by ____ | weight, volume |
| A daily plant startup checklist is usually unnecessary | false |
| traditionally, the busiest time at the batch plant is first thing in the morning | true |
| if you do a plant shutdown inspection, it is not necessary to do a plant startup inspection | false |
| the plant operator does not need to inspect the admix equipment, as it is not owned by the ready-mix company | false |
| conveyor belts are adjusted by moving the head to tail pulleys | false |
| small air leaks in the plant's pneumatic system are generally not a cause for concern | false |
| A _____ switch is a highly versatile switch that is used to operate scale interlocks and warning lights and energize vibrators and aerators | limit |
| if cement or ash does not weigh or discharge smoothly, a likely culprit it the _____ system | aeration |
| before performing any service to the plant, it is imperative that the ___ __ ___ ___ system be employed to prevent accidental startup | lock out - tag out |
| unweighted material in mid-air when the gate closed is accounted for by the batch console due to its ___ ___ or ___ __ compensation feature | free fall, mid air |
| define the term "quid pro quo" | this for that |
| employee turnover in most organizations is a non issue | false |
| an interviewer should feel free to ask a potential employee any question he or she feels like asking during the course of an interview | false |
| when giving references about a former employee, you should only state hire/termination dates, final salary, and job position | true |
| when interviewing, asking questions about the applicant's marital status is acceptable | false |
| when terminating an employee, it is okay to refer to it as a "layoff" in order to make them feel better | false |
| all background investigations and reference checks should be carried out before hiring regardless of how nice an applicant may seem | true |
| employment applications should only be accepted if they are on an approved company employment application form | true |
| the acronym CRAP stands for | caring, respect, appreciate, praise |
| list 3 personal things every manager should know about his/her employees | hobby, what they do for fun, if they have a family or are married, criminal record |
| what is an EAP? what is it used for? | Employee assistance program, ensure all potential employees have assistance |
| what is one of the best methods for expressing appreciation to your employees, according to the book | reward with food |
| the term for a company's ability to terminate an employee freely is employment ___ ___ | at will |
| Before terminating an employee, the situation should always be reviewed by the company's ________ | human resources, lawyer or legal council |
| if a friend at another company calls you for an "off the record" reference on a former employee that you would not recomment, you should reply with some variation of this statement - | my lawyer suggests that I should not share that information |
| 4 traditional roles of managers | planning, organizing, leading, controlling |
| Danger of Defamation | get sued for saying bad things about someone |
| things you should always get from a prospective employee's former employer | confirmation that they worked there, duration of employment, position at the company |
| what to consider when considering doing work with a contractor | do they see your company as a partner? do they treat your employees with respect? payment history? |
| when looking for a new employee for a mangerial position, it is best to look outside the company first | false |
| historical performance is irrelevant when construction a budget | false |
| a 400% increase in volume is necessary to offset a 20% price cut | true |
| nothing is more important to your customers than a low price | false |
| In a difficult market, maintaining your market share is more important that holding your price | false, economy goes down, keep price up! |
| another name for the P&L statement is the _____ ______ | income statement |
| it is impossible to make informed decisions about your pricing until you have a firm understanding of your ____ ______ | operating costs |
| name two qualities about your product and compnay to sell competitors on other than price | timely delivery, quality of the concrete/QC department |
| To come up with an accurate budget, it is important that management confers with ____ and ____ departments to get as much information as possible | sales and operations |
| according to the Kortes book, hiring for ___ within your culture is just as (or more important) than hiring for skills | fit |
| 75% of employees believe the worst thing about their job is ______ | their boss |
| list 4 things over which you have direct control as a manager | attitude, youreslf, way you treat people, communication |
| list two commonly used KPI's in the ready-mix industry | yards delivered/man hour, productive time/yards sold |
| list two commonly used KPI's in the cement manufacturing industry | tons/day, CO2/tons produced, earth mined/man hour |
| planning definition | strategic, tactical, operational plans - short term and long term |
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Grace.Jensen