Operations Management Transforms Inputs into Outputs

question 3

Multiple Choice

Operations management transforms inputs into outputs. Which of the following are not inputs?

• A) labor
• B) services
• C) information
• D) technology

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Definitions:

Socioeconomic Management

involves the integration of social and economic considerations into the planning, decision-making, and management processes of an organization to address broader societal challenges.

Quantitative Management

A management approach that focuses on using mathematical models, statistics, and numerical techniques to support decision-making processes.

Classical Management

A theory of management that emphasizes rationality, efficiency, and formal organizational structure over personal or informal practices.

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth

Pioneers in the field of industrial engineering, known for their work in time and motion studies and efficiency improvement.