Briefly Discuss the Quantitative Approach to Management

question 45

Essay

Briefly discuss the quantitative approach to management.Include in your answer the distinction between management science and operations management.

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Definitions:

Large Number

A term often used in mathematics and computing to describe a value that is significantly larger than most values considered in a given context.

Product Specifications

Detailed descriptions of a product’s requirements, dimensions, materials, and performance criteria, used as standards for production and quality assurance.

JIT Environment

A production strategy that strives to improve a business's return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs, through just-in-time inventory management.

Layout Tactic

A specific plan or method employed to arrange physical resources in a production or service facility.