Which of the Following Statements About Trends in Operations Management

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about trends in operations management is false?

• A) Job specialization is giving way to empowered employees.
• B) Local or national focus is giving way to global focus.
• C) Environmentally-sensitive production is giving way to low-cost focus.
• D) Rapid product development is partly the result of shorter product cycles.
• E) Large batch shipments are being replaced by just-in-time.

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Definitions:

Conceptual Skills

The ability to understand complex ideas, identify patterns, and solve problems through abstract thinking.

Human Skills

The ability to work well with others, often considered essential for effective leadership, including communication, empathy, and the ability to motivate and manage teams.

Robert Katz

This refers to a scholar who identified three essential managerial skills: technical, human, and conceptual.

Technical

Relating to a specific field of expertise, particularly in science and engineering, or skills and knowledge associated with it.