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What is the primary focus of operations management?
What is the primary focus of operations management?
- Designing stylish product packaging
- Creating marketing strategies for products
- Managing resources that produce and deliver products and services (correct)
- Researching customer preferences
Which term describes the placement of stores to maximize efficacy?
Which term describes the placement of stores to maximize efficacy?
- Supply network design (correct)
- Product design
- Job design
- Supply chain management
What could lead to an organization becoming unsuccessful?
What could lead to an organization becoming unsuccessful?
- Effective product supply chains
- Well-structured operational processes
- Inappropriate product offerings (correct)
- Strong customer engagement
What is meant by job design in the context of operations management?
What is meant by job design in the context of operations management?
Which of the following terms is synonymous with 'operations function'?
Which of the following terms is synonymous with 'operations function'?
In which scenario is operations management not likely to be a named function?
In which scenario is operations management not likely to be a named function?
Which factor is essential for the success of a well-functioning organization?
Which factor is essential for the success of a well-functioning organization?
What aspect does supply chain management cover?
What aspect does supply chain management cover?
In what ways do operational functions differ in service-oriented organizations compared to product-oriented organizations?
In what ways do operational functions differ in service-oriented organizations compared to product-oriented organizations?
Which of the following best represents how core functions reconcile with broader business needs?
Which of the following best represents how core functions reconcile with broader business needs?
How is marketing and sales activity characterized within an international aid charity?
How is marketing and sales activity characterized within an international aid charity?
Which activity would you expect to find in the product/service development of a fast food chain?
Which activity would you expect to find in the product/service development of a fast food chain?
What is the primary operational focus of an Internet service provider?
What is the primary operational focus of an Internet service provider?
For a furniture manufacturer, which operational activity is essential?
For a furniture manufacturer, which operational activity is essential?
What operational task is critical in ensuring the efficiency of an international aid charity?
What operational task is critical in ensuring the efficiency of an international aid charity?
In what manner does the operations management function relate to other core and support functions?
In what manner does the operations management function relate to other core and support functions?
What is the primary reason high-visibility operations tend to be relatively high-cost operations?
What is the primary reason high-visibility operations tend to be relatively high-cost operations?
In what way does customer contact differ between high-visibility operations and web-based retailers?
In what way does customer contact differ between high-visibility operations and web-based retailers?
What is meant by high received variety in high-visibility operations?
What is meant by high received variety in high-visibility operations?
How does the operational structure of web-based retailers differ from high-visibility operations?
How does the operational structure of web-based retailers differ from high-visibility operations?
Which of the following accurately highlights the main challenge high-visibility operations face?
Which of the following accurately highlights the main challenge high-visibility operations face?
What impact does the time lag have on web-based retailers compared to high-visibility operations?
What impact does the time lag have on web-based retailers compared to high-visibility operations?
What characteristic defines the operational nature of hotels like Formule 1?
What characteristic defines the operational nature of hotels like Formule 1?
What type of operation is Mwagusi Safari Lodge characterized as?
What type of operation is Mwagusi Safari Lodge characterized as?
What type of organization primarily considers itself as a service provider?
What type of organization primarily considers itself as a service provider?
Which company primarily produces products but also offers some advisory services?
Which company primarily produces products but also offers some advisory services?
How does IKEA enhance its service content?
How does IKEA enhance its service content?
What challenge do official government statistics face regarding products and services?
What challenge do official government statistics face regarding products and services?
What element do both Formule 1 and a safari park have despite being close to pure services?
What element do both Formule 1 and a safari park have despite being close to pure services?
In what way are internet-based retailers transforming their service delivery?
In what way are internet-based retailers transforming their service delivery?
How is software that is sold online classified differently from software on physical discs?
How is software that is sold online classified differently from software on physical discs?
What is some authorities' view on the essential purpose of businesses and operations processes?
What is some authorities' view on the essential purpose of businesses and operations processes?
What method is used to maintain the quality of whistles at the company?
What method is used to maintain the quality of whistles at the company?
What is one of the advantages mentioned about the small size of the company?
What is one of the advantages mentioned about the small size of the company?
How does the culture of the company contribute to innovation?
How does the culture of the company contribute to innovation?
Which type of whistle is NOT mentioned as part of the company's product range?
Which type of whistle is NOT mentioned as part of the company's product range?
What often happens when new employees join the company?
What often happens when new employees join the company?
What is the company's attitude towards product improvement?
What is the company's attitude towards product improvement?
What is the primary reason for the company's ability to innovate?
What is the primary reason for the company's ability to innovate?
Which statement best reflects the operations management challenges in a small company?
Which statement best reflects the operations management challenges in a small company?
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Study Notes
Operations and Service Providers
- Management consultancies primarily function as service providers rather than product manufacturers.
- Pure services, like psychotherapy clinics, produce no tangible products.
Examples of Product and Service Integration
- Acme Whistles focuses on product production but also offers advice and product design tailored to customers.
- Pret A Manger manufactures and serves sandwiches directly to customers.
- IKEA outsources manufacturing while providing design-related services, emphasizing high service content.
Merging of Goods and Services
- The boundary between products and services is increasingly blurred, complicating definitions.
- Information and communication technologies enhance service delivery, as evidenced by internet retailers offering services directly to customers' homes.
- Government statistics often struggle to classify products versus services; for example, software sold on a disc is a product, while the same software sold online is classified as a service.
Operations Management Overview
- Operations management encompasses managing resources that produce and deliver goods and services.
- All organizations have an operations function, which may be referred to by different names in various industries (e.g., fleet manager, administrative manager).
Key Functions of Operations Management
- Involves job design, product/service development, supply network design, and supply chain management.
- Effective operations management is crucial across all types of organizations, influencing areas like quality satisfaction and customer interaction.
Characteristics of Different Operations
- For high-contact operations, like hotels, good customer service skills are essential due to direct customer interactions.
- High-visibility operations face challenges in productivity due to personalized customer requests, leading to higher costs.
- Conversely, web-based retailers can operate more like factories, allowing for standardized processes and potentially lower operational costs.
Case Studies of Operational Differences
- Formule 1 hotels exemplify high-contact operations requiring staff-intensive customer service.
- Mwagusi Safari Lodge offers a unique experience within Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park, showcasing the diversity of customer needs in the hospitality sector.
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