Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Distinction Between

question 173

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the distinction between production management and operations management? Production management involves:

• A) activities managers perform to help create services while operations management involves the activities managers perform to produce goods.
• B) activities managers perform to obtain physical resources while operations management involves the activities managers perform to obtain the financial resources.
• C) activities managers perform to help create goods while operations management is a broader term that involves the activities involved in producing services as well as goods.
• D) activities managers perform to help create intangible products while operations management involves the activities managers perform to produce tangible products.

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Definitions:

Mechanistic

Characterizes an organizational structure that is highly bureaucratic, with strict rules, procedures, and a clear hierarchy, focusing on efficiency and predictability.

Flexible

Capable of adapting to changes and new conditions in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

Span of Control

The number of individuals that a manager or supervisor is directly responsible for overseeing in an organizational structure.

Supervisory Direction

Guidance and oversight provided by supervisors to ensure tasks and activities are completed according to organizational standards.