Question 1

________ is defined as the ability to meet the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is defined as the ability to...

Question 2

Having the same or similar outputs from using different inputs is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic equilibrium
B)  interdependency
C)  equifinality
D)  synergyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics was formerly known as the American Dietetic Association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A kiosk convenience store would have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would be large,usually more than 4,000 square feet.
B)  It would be small,usually less than 800 square feet.
C)  It would offer a wide variety of options,usually including groceries and a fast-food outlet.
D)  It would sell a variety of grocery products.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A primary reason to open a business as a sole proprietorship instead of forming a corporation for business ownership is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  finding managers is easier in a sole proprietorship.
B)  it is easier to obtain bank and small business loan funding as a sole proprietorship.
C)  a sole proprietorship avoids double taxation of the owner and business.
D)  a sole proprietorship provides limited liability for the owner.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) C

Question 6

The policies and procedures of a foodservice operation are part of ________ in the foodservice systems model.

Accepted Answer

A)  control
B)  transformation
C)  output
D)  inputE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Managed care is a process impacting primarily the ________ industry.

Accepted Answer

A)  healthcare foodservice
B)  quick-service restaurant
C)  school foodservice
D)  correctional foodserviceE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

An open system has interrelated parts;interrelated parts are not part of a closed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A system is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  framework of loosely organized ideas.
B)  model of a real situation.
C)  collection of interrelated parts.D) All of the above
E) B) and C) C

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a subsystem?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains a suprasystem within it.
B)  It is higher in the hierarchical order than is a system.
C)  It is a complete system in itself.
D)  It is independent of any other system.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

An example of an input to the foodservice system is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  human resources
B)  production
C)  meals
D)  budgetsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following would not be considered a sustainable practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  practicing green washing
B)  allowing customers to use a refillable cup
C)  recycling aluminum foil
D)  purchasing EnergyStar equipmentE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The American Society for Hospital Foodservice Administration and the national society for Healthcare Foodservice Management merged to become the Association of Healthcare Foodservice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A quick service restaurant is a retail business with primary emphasis on providing the public a convenient location to quickly purchase from a wide array of consumable products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Management functions,functional subsystems,and linking processes are part of the ________ portion of the foodservice systems model.

Accepted Answer

A)  input
B)  output
C)  transformation
D)  controlE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following hotel foodservice options is the most labor intensive?

Accepted Answer

A)  casual dining restaurant
B)  room service
C)  fine dining restaurant
D)  lobby coffee cartE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

ARAMARK Corporation is an example of a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contract company
B)  partnership
C)  franchise
D)  self-operationE) None of the above
F) All of the above A

Question 18

Self-operation means:

Accepted Answer

A)  the manager is an employee of the company in which the foodservice is located.
B)  a single manager is hired to oversee the foodservice operation.
C)  the manager or supervisor is responsible for preparing the food to be served.
D)  employees complete the work without a manager being present.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The basic model of a system contains which three components?

Accepted Answer

A)  controls,feedback,and environment
B)  inputs,transformation,and outputs
C)  human,physical,and operational resources
D)  memory,functional subsystems,and linking processesE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The type of senior care that includes apartment-style accommodations where assistance with daily living is provided is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of senior care that includes...

Exam 1: Systems Approach to a Foodservice Organization

________ is defined as the ability to meet the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

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Having the same or similar outputs from using different inputs is termed ________.

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics was formerly known as the American Dietetic Association.

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A kiosk convenience store would have which of the following characteristics?

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A primary reason to open a business as a sole proprietorship instead of forming a corporation for business ownership is that:

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The policies and procedures of a foodservice operation are part of ________ in the foodservice systems model.

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Managed care is a process impacting primarily the ________ industry.

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An open system has interrelated parts;interrelated parts are not part of a closed system.

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A system is a:

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a subsystem?

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An example of an input to the foodservice system is ________.

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Which of the following would not be considered a sustainable practice?

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The American Society for Hospital Foodservice Administration and the national society for Healthcare Foodservice Management merged to become the Association of Healthcare Foodservice.

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A quick service restaurant is a retail business with primary emphasis on providing the public a convenient location to quickly purchase from a wide array of consumable products.

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Management functions,functional subsystems,and linking processes are part of the ________ portion of the foodservice systems model.

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Which of the following hotel foodservice options is the most labor intensive?

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ARAMARK Corporation is an example of a ________.

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Self-operation means:

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The basic model of a system contains which three components?

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The type of senior care that includes apartment-style accommodations where assistance with daily living is provided is termed ________.

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