Historical Milestones in Management and Statistics
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What is the main responsibility of the Operations department within an organization?

  • Analyzing investment proposals
  • Securing financial resources
  • Producing goods or providing services (correct)
  • Allocating financial resources
  • Which individual is associated with the development of Statistical Quality Control charts?

  • John Mauchlly
  • W.A. Shewart (correct)
  • P.M. Blacker
  • H.F. Dodge
  • What key function does Finance perform within an organization?

  • Project management
  • Inventory management
  • Securing financial resources (correct)
  • Quality control
  • Which area of study focuses on continued research of people at work in organizations?

    <p>Organization behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the development of Linear Programming?

    <p>G.B. Dantzig</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field is responsible for the planning and control of materials needed for production?

    <p>Inventory management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference in terms of customer interaction between service and manufacturing operations?

    <p>Service operations have low or no direct customer interaction during production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of operations is more reliant on human interaction and expertise according to the text?

    <p>Service operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of customer interaction in manufacturing operations?

    <p>Production occurs in dedicated manufacturing facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of operations involve producing high-quality, cost-effective goods according to the text?

    <p>Manufacturing operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of decision-making in operations management mentioned in the text?

    <p>Consideration of long-term goals and vision of the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of operation does production and consumption of goods occur simultaneously?

    <p>Service operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of facility layout planning in operations management?

    <p>Comprehending the Symphony of Functional Areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a significant part of workforce planning in operations management?

    <p>Benchmarking for brilliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial component of inventory management in operations?

    <p>Mastering data-driven decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of project management, what does 'navigating the operational compass' refer to?

    <p>Making informed decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is most related to quality control in operations management?

    <p>Continuous improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant role of benchmarking for operations management?

    <p>Comparing operations to identify best practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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