A Lesson in Operations Management (Scenario)

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A Lesson in Operations Management (Scenario)
Hana had been asked to attend training in operations management. Her background and training had previously been in acco but with the reorganization looming, it was either learn a new skill or be downsized. She was actually looking forward to the She felt her background with numbers should prove valuable in operations management, but she admitted that she knew littl the field. Until now, she had been in a support staff function and had little feel for how the organization's product went from raw materials to finished product. Hana's first class would be tonight at Central University, and she was excited about the opportunity.
-Hana must remember that productivity is a composite of variables.

• A) structural and procedural
• B) task and relationship
• C) people and operations
• D) unpredictable

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Definitions:

Warranty of Authority

A guarantee made by an agent that they have the authority from their principal to perform a certain act.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, seen in contexts ranging from legal to organizational structures.

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Deceased principals involve situations in agency relationships where the principal has passed away, affecting the continuation or validity of agreements made with agents.

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