
BUSN 10 -TEXT
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781337116701
Author: Kelly
Publisher: CENGAGE L
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 17, Problem 1LO
Summary Introduction
To discuss: Operations management and role of operations management from last five decades.
Expert Solution & Answer

Explanation of Solution
Operations management is process of managing all the activities involved in producing goods and services and distributing them to customers by creating the value.
Role of operations management changed from last five decades:
- It has changed from focusing on efficiency to focus on the effectiveness.
- Based on competition, from local to global competition.
- From the mass production to mass customization.
- From exploiting the environment to protecting the environment.
- It has changed from simple supply chains to the complex value supply chains.
- It has changed from goods to the services.
Thus, based on these areas the role of operation management has changed from past five decades.
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Answer me
Compute the labor rate variance for the month.
I don't need ai answer general accounting question
Chapter 17 Solutions
BUSN 10 -TEXT
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Case Scenario: Orion Auditors, a mid-sized audit firm, has been the external auditors for RenewGen Systems Ltd (RenewGen), a growing player in renewable energy technology, for the last six years. As the audit manager, you are preparing to plan the audit for the financial year ended 30 June 2024. RenewGen has announced its intent to host a high-profile industry event, celebrating its recent technological breakthroughs. Invitations have been extended to a select audience, including the engagement partner from Orion Auditors, who has been asked to deliver a short address as part of the proceedings. Over the years, the lead partner assigned to RenewGen’s audit has developed a strong professional rapport with members of RenewGen's executive team, including its financial controller. They frequently attend the same conferences and occasionally collaborate on initiatives within the renewable energy sector. A recent industry blog post noted their shared participation in a networking retreat…arrow_forwardAccounting 21arrow_forwardPlease help mearrow_forward
- Do fast answer of this accounting questionsarrow_forwardNick and Partners, a law firm, worked on a total of 1,000 cases this month, 800 of which were completed during the period. The remaining cases were 40% complete. The firm incurred $180,000 in direct labor and overhead costs during the period and had $4,800 in direct labor and overhead costs in beginning inventory. Using the weighted average method, what was the total cost of cases completed during the period?arrow_forwardWhat was the variable overhead ratearrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Purchasing and Supply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementISBN:9781285869681Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. PattersonPublisher:Cengage LearningUnderstanding Management (MindTap Course List)ManagementISBN:9781305502215Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy MarcicPublisher:Cengage Learning
- Foundations of Business (MindTap Course List)MarketingISBN:9781337386920Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. KapoorPublisher:Cengage LearningFoundations of Business - Standalone book (MindTa...MarketingISBN:9781285193946Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. KapoorPublisher:Cengage Learning

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
ISBN:9781285869681
Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Publisher:Cengage Learning

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
Management
ISBN:9781305502215
Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher:Cengage Learning

Foundations of Business (MindTap Course List)
Marketing
ISBN:9781337386920
Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor
Publisher:Cengage Learning

Foundations of Business - Standalone book (MindTa...
Marketing
ISBN:9781285193946
Author:William M. Pride, Robert J. Hughes, Jack R. Kapoor
Publisher:Cengage Learning