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- Is operations management linked most closely to corporate-level, business-level, or functional strategies? Why or in what way?
- Explain the meaning and importance of managing quality and TQM.
- What is the relationship of operations management to overall organizational strategy?
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
Operations Management Discussion
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Is operations management linked most closely to corporate-level, business-level, or
functional strategies? Why or in what way?
Operations management deals with how businesses convert raw materials to ready
products. This process is related to the corporate level, business level, or functional strategies. To
me, operations management is closely related to the functional strategy, particularly the
production function. Primarily, the production function is engaged in the transformation process.
The transformation process closely involves ordering supplies, scheduling labor, use of facilities,
and creating the product. This is why to some extent, operation management may be termed as
the production function especially in a ...