Systems Approach in Business Organizations

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What is the term used to describe one or more actions that transform inputs into outputs?

Quality

Strategic issues

Process (correct)

Inventory reduction

Which category of business processes governs the operation of processes in the entire organization?

Upper-management (correct)

Customer service

People/team development

Cost reduction

Which aspect focuses on enhancing the skills and competencies of employees within the organization?

Facilities/space utilization

Productivity improvement

People/team development (correct)

Response time

Which area of concern involves reducing expenses within the organization without compromising on quality?

Inventory reduction Signup and view all the answers

Which strategic focus aims at enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of organizational operations?

Cost reduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Operations Management?

Supply-chain management Signup and view all the answers

Which function falls under Basic Functions of the Business Organization?

Disbursements/ credits Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Supply-chain management in organizations?

Industrial engineering Signup and view all the answers

Which department typically handles production and inventory control within an organization?

Operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Operations Management in relation to production processes?

Efficient use of machines, space, and personnel Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is crucial for ensuring quality in the production process?

Development and installation of production tools and equipment Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of system design decisions involves determining the parameters of system operation?

Capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical operation decision related to operations managers?

Scheduling Signup and view all the answers

How can increasing productivity impact manufacturing employment?

Maintain or increase output using fewer workers Signup and view all the answers

What is a statistical artifact related to manufacturing employment decline?

Use of contract and temporary labor Signup and view all the answers

Which decision area do operations managers spend the most time on, according to the text?

System operation decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical resource-related question in operations decisions?

What resources are needed, and in what amounts Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of the operations manager?

Guiding the system by decision making Signup and view all the answers

Which task is NOT a primary responsibility of the operations manager?

Developing product design concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of an operations manager in guiding the system?

Guiding the system by decision making Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT typically associated with an operations manager?

Analyzing market trends Signup and view all the answers

In what way does an operations manager guide the system effectively?

By guiding the system through decision making Signup and view all the answers

What is a system in the context of a business organization?

Interrelated parts that must work together Signup and view all the answers

According to the systems approach, what is the main theme with regards to subsystems?

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts Signup and view all the answers

What were some problems faced by organizations in the past due to lack of managing the supply chain?

Inventory stockouts Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT an element of Supply Chain Management mentioned in the text?

Human Resources Management Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Supply Chain Management involves evaluating potential suppliers and supporting the needs of operations?

Purchasing Signup and view all the answers

What does Logistics involve in Supply Chain Management?

Deciding how to best move information and materials Signup and view all the answers