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Author: Collier
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Chapter 1, Problem 2PA
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: performance of a manager at a local company.
Concept introduction: Operation management is very important process for the organization. It should be done with utmost care so that the organization makes desired profits.
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Interview a manager at a local company about the work he or she performs. Identify (a) the aspects of the job that relate to OM (as in the OM activities in the box "What Do Operations Managers Do?") and (b) an example of primary, support, and general management processes.
Review job postings from various sources for management positions that are available for operations management graduates. Summarize the responsibilities of these positions.
To better understand the operations manager position, you need to experience it and make the types of decisions an operations manager would make. For your Unit 3 project, your challenge was to develop your own idea for a business. For your Unit 5 Project, your challenge is to use the information from your Unit 3 Project to develop a SWOT analysis on each major section of your hypothetical organisations operations and logistics; especially focusing on its ability to respond to disruptions. Based on these disruptions and your SWOT analysis, you must present recommendations for proactively sustaining your organisations competitive advantage. To prepare for this assignment: Reflect on your hypothetical organisations ability to respond to your researched disruptions. Identify methods for establishing traceability/visibility throughout the supply chain network of your hypothetical organisation. Reflect on ways to maintain a competitive advantage. To complete this assignment: Conduct a SWOT…
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