Operations Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Which of the following best describes operations management?

A field of business concerned with human resources management

A field of business concerned with the administration of business practices to maximize efficiency (correct)

A field of business concerned with marketing and sales

A field of business concerned with financial management

What is the role of an operations manager?

To mentor team members

To manage human resources

To handle marketing and sales activities

To ensure efficient conversion of inputs into outputs (correct)

Who is considered the father of modern management theory?

Henri Fayol (correct)

Henry Fayol

Frederick Taylor

Peter Drucker

What are the five management functions according to Fayol's theory?

Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of operations management?

To maximize efficiency within the organization Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The operations manager's role includes mentoring team members.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Operations management involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the organization's processes.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Henri Fayol is considered the father of modern management theory.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The five management functions according to Fayol's theory are Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The main goal of operations management is to maximize efficiency within the organization.

True Signup and view all the answers

Operations Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

Which of the following best describes operations management?

What is the role of an operations manager?

Who is considered the father of modern management theory?

What are the five management functions according to Fayol's theory?

What is the main goal of operations management?

True or false: The operations manager's role includes mentoring team members.

True or false: Operations management involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the organization's processes.

True or false: Henri Fayol is considered the father of modern management theory.

True or false: The five management functions according to Fayol's theory are Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling.

True or false: The main goal of operations management is to maximize efficiency within the organization.

More Quizzes Like This

Modern Management Theory Development Overview

Modern Supply Chain Management Principles

Production and Operations Management Overview

Operations Management Overview

Upgrade to continue