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Which movement is characterized by an emphasis on worker needs and non-monetary factors affecting productivity?

  • Management Science
  • Scientific Management
  • Just-in-Time (JIT)
  • Human Relations Movement (correct)

    • The application of mathematical and statistical techniques to resolve operational challenges is most closely associated with:

  • The Human Relations Movement
  • Management Science (correct)
  • Scientific Management
  • Electronic Commerce

    • The concept of 'flattening' the world through outsourcing is primarily enabled by:

  • Scientific Management principles
  • A focus on improving worker ergonomics
  • Convergence of technology (correct)
  • The Hawthorne studies

    • Which of these approaches focuses on redesigning jobs and determining acceptable levels of worker output?

    <p>Scientific Management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a key element of Scientific Management?

    <p>The moving assembly line (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Just-in-Time (JIT) philosophy?

    <p>To achieve high-volume production through waste elimination and continuous improvement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'job enrichment'?

    <p>Giving workers a greater role in planning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of internet and World Wide Web for business activities is referred to as:

    <p>Electronic Commerce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

    <p>To improve quality by eliminating product defects and making quality a company-wide responsibility. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ISO 9000 standards are primarily concerned with:

    <p>Setting a global standard for manufacturing processes and product quality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'reengineering' primarily involve in a business context?

    <p>Redesigning company processes to enhance efficiency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A company practicing mass customization would likely:

    <p>Highly customize products and services while maintaining high production volumes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic that distinguishes service organizations from manufacturing organizations?

    <p>High customer contact and short response times. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core focus of time-based competition?

    <p>Developing new products and delivering them to customers faster than competitors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In contrast to service organizations, what is a primary attribute of manufacturing organizations?

    <p>Physical, tangible products that can be stored. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organization exhibits characteristics such as low customer contact and capital-intensive operations?

    <p>Quasi-manufacturing organization. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Supply Chain Management (SCM) is primarily concerned with:

    <p>Managing the flow of materials from suppliers to customers to reduce costs and increase responsiveness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the relationship between strategic and tactical decisions within an organization?

    <p>Strategic and tactical decisions must align with each other. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the global marketplace, Operations Management (OM) would NOT be concerned with:

    <p>How to design marketing literature. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key outcome of the Industrial Revolution on production methods?

    <p>Use of machine power as opposed to human power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ISO 14000 standards?

    <p>To provide guidelines and a certification program for environmentally responsible actions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do manufacturing and service organizations differ in terms of their product?

    <p>Manufacturing organizations have products that can be inventoried, whereas service organizations do not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher degree of customer contact typically imply for the organization?

    <p>A greater interaction with the customer during the service process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which would be a strategic decision rather than a tactical one?

    <p>Setting the overall direction of the company. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of electronic commerce involves transactions directly between consumers?

    <p>Customer-to-customer (C2C) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the practice of obtaining goods or services from an external supplier known as?

    <p>Outsourcing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes big data analytics?

    <p>Applying math and statistics to large data volumes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a potential source of data for big data analytics?

    <p>Internal memos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key demand that customers are increasingly placing on businesses?

    <p>Better quality at greater speed and lower cost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'lean system' approach focused on enhancing?

    <p>Total systems approach to efficient operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function/role within operations management according to the text?

    <p>Marketing Manager (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do other business functions need information from operations management (OM)?

    <p>To perform their tasks effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of operations management?

    <p>Planning, coordinating, and controlling the resources needed to produce a company's goods and services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the core function of operations management within an organization?

    <p>The business function that is directly responsible for creating the goods and services that a company provides. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered an output of the transformation process in operations management?

    <p>The finished goods or services that a business provides to its customers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes 'value added' in the context of the operations transformation process?

    <p>The increase in product value from the original raw material cost to the final output of the product. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the best definition of efficiency in the operations process?

    <p>Performing activities well and at the lowest possible cost. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information, which type of business utilizes operations management?

    <p>All organizations regardless of their size, type or profit status. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'inputs' refer to, in the context of operations management's transformation process?

    <p>The resources, such as human workers , facilities, materials and technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best characterization of the role of operations management in a company?

    <p>The core function where plans and controls are put in place to produce a company's goods and services. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which business function primarily focuses on managing and coordinating the resources necessary for producing a company's products and services?

    <p>Operations Management (OM) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do manufacturing and service organizations primarily differ when being categorized?

    <p>In the tangibility of their end product or service. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'just-in-time' primarily refer to within the context of Operations Management trends?

    <p>A supply chain strategy that focuses on minimizing waste by receiving materials only when needed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical milestone in Operations Management is particularly associated with the application of scientific methods to improve efficiency?

    <p>Scientific management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If marketing does not understand the capabilities of operations, what might they struggle with?

    <p>Effectively meeting customer needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the purpose of making critical investment decisions, what is most important for Finance to understand from an Operations perspective?

    <p>Operations concepts and needs, such as the need for capital investments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do Information Systems (IS) play in the interactions between Operations and other business functions?

    <p>They facilitate the flow of information throughout the organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Operations Management trend is best described as a philosophy focusing on continuous improvement?

    <p>Total Quality Management (TQM) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Operations Management Overview

    • Operations management is the business function responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling resources needed to produce a company's goods and services.
    • It's a core function in all organizations, both large and small, for-profit and not-for-profit, and in manufacturing or service industries.
    • Operations management involves transforming inputs (resources like human capital, facilities, technology, materials, and information) into outputs (finished goods and services).

    Learning Objectives

    • Define operations management
    • Describe the difference between manufacturing and service organizations.
    • Outline the decisions that operations managers make.
    • Identify major historical developments in operations management.
    • Identify current trends in operations management.
    • Describe the flow of information between operations management and other business functions.

    Operations Management Characteristics

    • A management function
    • A core function of any organization
    • Applies to all organizations (small or large, manufacturing or service, profit or non-profit)

    Typical Organization Chart

    • The typical organization chart shows three major business functions:
      • Marketing (managing customer demands, generating sales for goods and services)
      • Operations (managing people, equipment, technology, materials, information to produce goods and/or services)
      • Finance (managing cash flow, current assets, and capital investments)

    Role of Operations Management (OM)

    • OM transforms inputs to outputs.
    • Inputs include human resources, facilities, processes, materials, technology, and information.
    • Outputs are finished goods and services.

    OM's Transformation Process

    • Inputs (human resources, facilities, processes, technologies, materials) are transformed via the transformation process.
    • Outputs are goods and services.
    • Customer feedback is also a significant aspect of the transformation process in that it provides performance information used to improve operational effectiveness and thus enhance customer service.

    Transformation Processes: Value Added and Efficiency

    • Value added is the net increase in value between the output product value and the input material value.
    • A greater value added, implies a more productive business.
    • Efficiency means performing activities well and at the lowest possible cost.

    Service Organizations vs. Manufacturers

    • Services:
      • Intangible product
      • Product cannot be inventoried
      • High customer contact
      • Short response time
      • Labor intensive
    • Manufacturers:
      • Physical, tangible product
      • Product is inventoried
      • Low customer contact
      • Longer response time
      • Capital intensive

    Service vs. Manufacturing

    • Manufacturing can provide services.
    • Services can provide tangible goods.
    • Organizations can be a blend of service, manufacturing, or quasi-manufacturing organizations.
    • Quasi-manufacturing organizations exhibit low customer contact and are capital intensive.

    Growth of the Service Sector

    • A growing trend in employment globally, service sector positions are increasing at a more rapid pace than goods producing sector positions.

    OM Decisions

    • All organizations make decisions using a similar path.
    • Strategic decisions lead to tactical decisions.
    • Tactical and strategic decisions must align.

    Strategic and Tactical Decisions Relationship

    • Strategic decisions
      • Broad in scope
      • Long-term in nature
      • All-encompassing (e.g., What unique features make the product competitive?)
    • Tactical decisions
      • Narrow in scope
      • Short-term in nature
      • Small-group of issues (e.g., Who will work the second shift tomorrow?)

    Historical Development of OM (1700s-1980s)

    • Industrial Revolution: Using machine power instead of human power.
    • Scientific Management (Early 1900s): Analyzing, measuring, and developing work design; moving assembly lines and mass production.
    • Human Relations Movement (1930s-1960s): Considering worker motivation and job satisfaction.
    • Management Science (1940s-1960s): Developing quantitative techniques for solving operational problems.
    • Computer Age (1960s): Enabling widespread use of data processing, and quantitative procedures.
    • Environmental Issues (1970s): Waste reduction, need for recycling, and product reuse.
    • Just-in-time systems (JIT) (1980s): Designed for high-volume production with minimum inventory to eliminate causes of production defects.
    • Total Quality Management (TQM)(1980s): Quality as the responsibility of everyone in the organization.

    Historical Development of OM (1980s-Present)

    • Reengineering (1980s): Redesigning company processes for greater efficiency and cost reduction.
    • Global competition (1980s) and Global Marketplace (1990s-Present): To compete in the global market
    • Flexibility (1990s): Offering varied product choices.
    • Time-based competition (1990s): Emphasis on speed of delivery.
    • Supply chain management (SCM)(1990s-Present): Managing the flow of materials from suppliers to customers in a cost-effective manner.
    • Electronic commerce (2000s): Conduct business online globally.
    • Outsourcing and Flattening (2000s): Obtaining external services.
    • Big Data Analytics (2010s-Present): Applying maths and statistics to large, structured & unstructured business information for insights.

    Scientific Management

    • Promoted by Frederick W. Taylor, focusing on improving worker output.
    • Popularized by Henry Ford, including moving assembly lines and mass production.

    Human Relations Movement

    • Hawthorne studies highlighted the importance of worker needs.
    • Worker productivity was affected by more than just wages.

    Management Science

    • Focused on using quantitative techniques to solve operational problems.
    • Linear programming is an example.

    Just-in-Time (JIT)

    • An all-inclusive organizational philosophy aiming to make high volume products efficiently.

    Total Quality Management (TQM)

    • Focuses on improving product quality by getting defects out of the overall production process.
    • ISO 9000 standards are also part of promoting quality.

    Business Process Reengineering, Flexibility, and Time-based competition

    • Reengineering: redesigning company processes for more efficiency.
    • Flexibility: strategy to offer more product choices to customers.
    • Mass customization: ability to customize goods/services in high volume.
    • Time-based competition : developing and delivering newer products faster than competitors.

    Supply Chain Management (SCM)

    • Managing the flow of materials from suppliers to customers to reduce costs and enhance responsiveness to customers.

    Global Marketplace

    • The trend in businesses focusing on customers, suppliers, and competitors from a global perspective.
    • Operations management decisions should take this into account concerning tailoring products for different customer needs, locating facilities, managing suppliers, and conforming to local government standards.

    Sustainability and Green Operations

    • Conscientious efforts to reduce waste, recycle, and reuse products and parts for environmental responsibility.
    • ISO 14000 provides guidelines for environmental sustainability.

    Electronic Commerce

    • Business-to-business (B2B)
    • Business-to-customer (B2C)
    • Customer-to-customer (C2C)

    Outsourcing and Flattening of the World

    • Obtaining goods/services from outside organizations.
    • Global trade makes it easier to outsource work to different parts of the world.

    Big Data Analytics

    • Techniques using mathematics and statistics applied to lots of structured and unstructured business data, generating insights which are unprecedented.
    • Examples: point-of-sale data, RFID, GPS data, Twitter feeds, Facebook, calls centers, and customer blogs.
    • Better quality, faster speed, and lower costs.
    • Lean system concepts to enhance operation effectiveness.
    • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems for managing information better.
    • Increased cross-functional decision-making

    Information Flow Across the Organization

    • Operations is crucial to marketing and financial planning.
    • All business functions need information from Operations Management to function efficiently.

    OM Across the Organization

    • Marketing cannot meet customer needs if Operations Management does not understand the production processes.
    • Finance cannot assess capital investments if Operations Management does not understand its needs.
    • Information systems are key to facilitating communication throughout the organization between Operations Management, Marketing, and Finance.
    • Human Resources (HR) needs to understand job requirements and worker skills from operations management to effectively execute human related functions.
    • Accounting needs inventory and capacity information, and labor information from operations management to keep financial records updated.

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