An Operations Strategy for Process Selection Should Recognize That

question 16

Multiple Choice

An operations strategy for process selection should recognize that

• A)process selection seldom requires technical expertise.
• B)engineering "white elephants" are uncommon.
• C)there is little need to manage technology.
• D)flexibility is not always the best choice.
• E)most technical skills can be contracted out to consultants.

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Definitions:

Fixed Versus Incremental Attribution

Theories that explain how people perceive their ability to change (incremental) versus viewing their abilities as static (fixed).

Stable Internal

Characteristics or attributes within an individual that are consistent and reliable over time.

Stable External

Refers to external conditions or factors that remain consistent and unchanging over time, affecting individuals or environments in a predictable manner.

Internal Attribution

The process of explaining one's own behavior or the behavior of others by attributing causes to internal characteristics or dispositions.