Operations Management Overview
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What is the main goal of Operations Management?

  • Minimize customer satisfaction
  • Maximize efficiency and fulfill customer needs (correct)
  • Maximize inefficiency
  • Produce goods and services without adding value to customers
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the three strategic functions of any organization?

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Human Resources (correct)
  • Operations Management
  • Why is it important to deal immediately with inappropriate behavior or language in the workplace?

  • To create a respectful work environment (correct)
  • To encourage more inappropriate behavior
  • To avoid acknowledging good work by staff
  • To discourage diversity in the workplace
  • How can organizations create a climate where group identities do not inhibit employee contributions?

    <p>Develop a formal Diversity Strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role can managers and supervisors play in demonstrating respect for workplace diversity?

    <p>Acknowledging staff for embracing diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to support the implementation of a diverse workforce in an organization?

    <p>Offer training and support to staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Operations Management add value for customers?

    <p>By maximizing efficiency while fulfilling customer needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should organizations do to ensure long-term survival according to the text?

    <p>Make decisions with both long- and short-term impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should organizations strive to maximize according to the text?

    <p>Efficiency while fulfilling customer needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Operations Management play in relation to an organization's strategy?

    <p>It is a vital part of accomplishing the organization's strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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