Which of the Following Responsibilities of Operations Managers Is Considered

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following responsibilities of operations managers is considered a directing activity rather than a planning or control activity?

• A)selecting production equipment
• B)product mix decisions
• C)scheduling workers
• D)inventory management
• E)layout of production facilities

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Definitions:

Alternative Solutions

Different options or strategies considered in problem-solving or decision-making processes to achieve a desired outcome.

Evaluating Criteria

Standards or benchmarks used to judge the value, importance, or quality of something under consideration.

Classical Decision Making

An approach that assumes decision-makers are fully rational and make choices that maximize value or utility.

Behavioural Decision Making

The process of selecting a course of action among several alternatives based on the psychological and social dynamics of the individual or group involved.