Understanding the practice of operations management is an essential skill for managers. Before you can achieve operational efficiencies, you must first understand what they entail in your company or organization. (To read an article that provides examples of some recommended operational standards for a non-profit organization, click here.)Instructions:Conduct research on the typical functions involved in managing operationsAnswer the following questions with at least one well-developed paragraph for each question:How does the quality and frequency of maintenance efforts influence customers' perceptions of the business, the lifespan of facilities, and the business' operating expenses?What decisions would you need to make if you were planning a complete renovation of your facilities? Evaluate the purchase payment strategy of a business that does not accept personal checks for payment, but does accept Visa and Mastercard. What are the pros and cons of this approach?Identify and explain the risks associated with relying too heavily on the business' computer system to implement actions such as employee scheduling and automated inventory reordering.What operations criteria would you recommend using to evaluate customer service success? Explain the reasoning that supports your choices.Compose a final paragraph summarizing the competitive benefits of using an operational blueprint to guide business operations, so that your final post is a minimum of six paragraphs in length. Research and use at least one outside source to support your conclusions (not one of this week's readings or videos). You must give appropriate credit to the source of the material.

Section 1In 450-500 words, provide a brief summary statement of a biblical approach to work based on course readings and class discussion/research. An effective summary will not simply be various phrases copied and pasted from materials. An effective statement should provide a succinct but thorough summation of your readings and findings. Section 2In the same paper, in 250-300 words, apply this material to your own life. You may be a full-time or part-time employee, a stay-at-home parent, or a student. Whatever your situation, these materials can be applied to your life. Take the principles discussed in your summary and apply them to your life. Have these materials changed your perspective on your work? What aspects of a biblical understanding of work are you already putting in practice? What areas could you change or improve?