In Today's Highly Competitive Global Markets, Operations Managers

question 53

Multiple Choice

In today's highly competitive global markets, operations managers:

• A)realize that a product that offers better features attracts more customers than one that has a lower price.
• B)recognize that achieving efficiency is more important than achieving effectiveness.
• C)focus primarily on keeping costs low so as to make a profit while keeping prices competitive.
• D)focus solely on the benefits of products, while completely ignoring the costs of manufacturing those products.

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Definitions:

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A disruption in the epidermis and/or dermis, leading to increased risk of infection, fluid loss, and decreased tissue function.

Shearing Forces

Forces or stresses that cause layers of material to slide past each other in opposite directions.

Skin Integrity

The state of skin being whole, undamaged, and intact, with an emphasis on preventing injury and promoting healing.

Impaired Skin Integrity

A condition where the skin loses its normal texture and health, leading to damage such as cuts, tears, or abrasions.