Manpower Journeyman Volume 2. Management Engineering Flashcards
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Why has the Air Force provided the MEP as a framework for developing AF manpower standards
and using analysis tools and techniques?
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To systematically identify the minimum manpower required to accomplish approved missions.
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What are the primary tenants inherent in standards development to ensure peak efficiency and
effectiveness?
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Accuracy and a strong emphasis on process analysis and process improvement.
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What is the purpose of the MEP objective of obtaining the greatest possible manpower standards
coverage through a cost-effective development program?
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To provide the capability to project aggregate manpower requirements for use in the USAF PPBE process.
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What are the three types of MEP outputs?
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(1) AF manpower standards.
(2) Assessments.
(3) management advisory services (MAS(s).
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During maintenance of a capability-based manpower standard, depending on the type of change, you may need to do what to keep it current?
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Re-measuring part or all of the function to keep it current.
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What are the two types of assessments in the MEP?
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(1) Man-hour.
(2) Manpower.
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In the MEP, you do not use management advisory services (MAS(s) for what reasons?
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(1) As a method to quantify manpower or man-hours for the purpose of programming future
requirements.
(2) To justify manpower changes.
(3) To approve or lend scientific credence to a preconceived solution.
(4) To discredit another organization or individual.
(5) When the client expects the manpower to assume the decision-making role of line management.
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Who has the final authority to reject, accept, or implement proposed initiatives in an MAS?
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The client.
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What are the six phases of the manpower standard development process?
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(1) Feasibility.
(2) Familiarization.
(3) Design.
(4) Measurement.
(5) Analysis.
(6) Reporting.
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What is the ultimate objective of the feasibility phase?
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To determine if we should proceed, cancel, or delay a study effort.
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During feasibility, you check the MPES and find an organization structure according to an approved program action directive (PAD). What does this mean for the organization, and how can this affect the study?
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The organization has some degree of standardization, and the structure will not complicate the study.
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During feasibility, you determine the input locations all share detailed directives, comparable
equipment, and similar facilities. How does this affect your decision to use an AFMS?
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It indicates an AF-wide AFMS may be feasible because of standardization.
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During feasibility, you determine a study effort will be undergoing a significant increase in workload. This affects which feasibility consideration, and what should you consider doing until the surge is completed?
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Stability; it could result in a delay until the function is back in a stable pattern.
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When evaluating availability of resources, other than cost, what other items must be considered?
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(1) Time.
(2) Commitment.
(3) Required representatives of study team.
(4) Information availability.
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If a study effort is determined a “no-go,” what are some of the reasons for refusal the feasibility report will specify?
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The lack of stability or standardization, unavailability of resources (personnel and/or funds), undetermined level-of-service (effort), and external mandates (legislative, safety, security, etc.) which may limit or restrict process changes.
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It was determined to delay a study effort in civil engineering after pulling an initial baseline. What potential problems could exist in the initial baseline?
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Duplications or inconsistencies.
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To prevent and eliminate the possibility a position will be studied under two or more AFMS study efforts, to whom do you submit initial study baselines?
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AFMAA/MAOQ in the AFMAA/MAO Division.
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While pulling an initial baseline for civil engineering, you find the AFSC normally associated with aircraft maintenance being used within civil engineering. What actions should be noted in the MOA?
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Who will accomplish clean-up actions and the get-well dates?
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Once established, suspense dates must be met unless there are extenuating circumstances. What
determines times allowed to accomplish study contract actions?
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They are based on study scope and complexity.
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Technical sergeant (TSgt) Heinz initiated and drafted a MOA for an AFMS. Whom does he represent in this agreement?
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The lead team.
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In the beginning of an AFMS effort for civil engineering, the first MRS wants to secure senior leadership approval and support. Which study contract would they use?
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An MOA.
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What message is released via e-mail to the field and requests POCs for upcoming AFMS efforts?
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The study announcement message.
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What is the only type of management engineering program service that uses the MOU?
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An MAS.
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What is one of the goals of the MOU?
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It forces the client and consultant to define the problem.
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