What Is the Task of Production and Operations Management

question 193

Multiple Choice

What is the task of production and operations management?

• A) to determine the most economical routes for transporting the firms' products
• B) to manage the use of people and machinery in converting materials and resources into finished goods and services
• C) to manage the use of people and other resources in the development of distribution channels and promotional strategies
• D) to design systems that will provide managers with information useful for decision making

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