Which of the Following Statements Is True of Operations Management

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of operations management (OM)

• A) The application of the concepts and methods of OM is limited to the technology industry.
• B) OM is the only function by which managers can directly affect the value provided to all stakeholders.
• C) The activities involved in OM focus on creating value solely for external customers.
• D) OM and its principles are exclusively applicable to firms that produce tangible products.

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Definitions:

Afferent Arterioles

Small blood vessels that carry blood toward the nephrons in the kidneys, regulating blood pressure and filtration.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, an essential indicator of cardiovascular health.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

A segment of the nephron in the kidney where the bulk of reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients from the filtered blood occurs.

Sodium Chloride

A chemical compound commonly known as table salt, essential for various bodily functions, including maintaining fluid balance.