Question 1 (a) An effectively formulated operation strategy is critical to the success of a business, agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. (b) Suggest two strategies that Cutie Barber Salon could use to achieve the mission outlined in your response to question 1. Question 2 What is the strategic importance of forecasting for a business such as Cutie Barber Salon? What are the possible challenges faced by organizations that do not utilize forecasting in the planning of their operations?
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Question 1
(a) An effectively formulated operation strategy is critical to the success of a business, agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
(b) Suggest two strategies that Cutie Barber Salon could use to achieve the mission outlined in your response to question 1.
Question 2
What is the strategic importance of
Question 3
Discuss two ways in which the barber salon can overcome the challenge of operating successfully in an environment of increasing costs while at same time customers are demanding lower prices.
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