Which of the Following Statements Is True of Operations Management

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of operations management in the 2010s?

• A) It focuses on creating value rather than minimizing costs.
• B) It focuses on efficiency rather than effectiveness.
• C) It favors simple supply chains rather than complex value chains.
• D) It focuses on mass production rather than mass customization.

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Definitions:

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure that needs to be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane.

Turgor Pressure

The pressure exerted by water inside the cell against the cell wall, contributing to the structural rigidity of plant cells.

Cell Metabolism

The complex set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in cells that allows organisms to grow, reproduce, maintain structures, and respond to environments.

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for most forms of life on Earth, used in cellular respiration.