Which of the Following Is Not a Key Activity of an Operations

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a key activity of an operations manager?

• A)translating market knowledge into goods, services, and processes
• B)continually learning and adapting to global and environmental changes
• C)managing cash flows and strategic investments
• D)exploiting technology to improve productivity

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Definitions:

Expected Inflation

The anticipated rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services will rise over a period of time, affecting the purchasing power of a currency.

Short-Run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation showing the short-term trade-off between inflation and unemployment rates.

Inflation

The rate of increase in the collective pricing for goods and services, lessening consumer purchase strength.

Less Optimistic

Feeling or expressing a lower expectation that good events will occur or that negative events will not happen.