Explain the Types of Decisions That Operations Managers Are Involved

question 93

Essay

Explain the types of decisions that operations managers are involved in and how they are linked to a firm's strategy.

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Definitions:

Argumentum Ad Baculum

A logical fallacy or argument that uses the threat of force or intimidation to persuade or ensure compliance, essentially an appeal to force.

Argumentum Ad Hominem

A logical fallacy where an argument is rebutted by attacking the character, motive, or other attributes of the person making the argument, rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself.

Reductio Ad Absurdum

A method of argumentation that seeks to disprove a statement by showing it leads to an absurd or contradictory conclusion.

Non Sequitur

A statement that does not logically relate to what comes before it, often used to denote illogical or irrelevant conclusions.