Which of the Following Statements Is Best

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is best?

• A) Operations management refers primarily to manufacturing.
• B) Productivity in the service sector has kept pace with the manufacturing sector.
• C) Operations managers have little interaction with other functional areas.
• D) Global competition is putting additional pressures on operations managers.

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Definitions:

Negative Cognitions

Thoughts that are self-critical, pessimistic, or generally harmful to one's mental well-being.

Negative Thinking And Biases

Patterns of thought that involve pessimistic perceptions, expectations, or interpretations of oneself, others, and the world.

Challenge Automatic Thoughts

In cognitive therapy, this involves questioning and testing the reality of negative thoughts and assumptions.

Black-and-white Terms

Describing situations or thinking in absolute terms, without acknowledging the complexities or grey areas that may exist.