The Traditional Role of an Operations Manager Is to Ensure

question 26

Multiple Choice

The traditional role of an operations manager is to ensure the timely production and delivery of the right product at the right quality and price.With globalisation and the increasing use of outsourcing and production alliances,the role for some operational mangers has:

• A)expanded with new responsibilities and new skills.
• B)contracted due to organisational downsizing.
• C)become superfluous when seen through the lens of strategic leaders
• D)been integrated with logistics and finance management

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Definitions:

External User

Individuals or entities outside of a company who use its financial statements and reports for decision making, such as investors or creditors.

Internal User

Individuals within an organization, such as managers and employees, who use financial information to make decisions related to their roles.

Relevance To Decision

The importance of information in influencing or making a decision; relevant information affects the outcome of the decision-making process.

Management Function

Essential activities including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling that are performed to achieve business objectives.