Which of the Following Statements About the Use of Operations

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the use of operations management as a control is TRUE?

• A) Operations management can be used as a control by tying it in with the other functions.
• B) When operations management is used as a control,operations managers should be held responsible for all product-related activities.
• C) Accountability for operations managers is spelled out in rules when the organization is bureaucratic in nature.
• D) In a clan system,accountability is usually not formalized.
• E) Misplaced accountability that occurs with operations management reduces effectiveness of control and increases conflict.

---

Definitions:

Histogram

A graphical representation of data using bars of different heights to show the distribution of values over a set range.

Correlation

A statistical measure that identifies the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, indicating a possible relationship between them.

PDCA Cycle

A four-step management method used for the control and continuous improvement of processes and products, consisting of Plan, Do, Check, Act.

Experimentation

The process of conducting trials to explore hypotheses or understand phenomena through controlled variation of conditions.