Application of Operations Management Principles
Operations management is an inherently important skill in solving problems that are bound to arise at any work place. As an operations manager, one must have the critical skill of being able to identify current and potential problems, after which he/she must be able to come up with sound solutions, and timely implementation of the decisions (Khanna, 2007). Sound problem solving and decision making can help avert an impending calamity at a work place. On the other hand, poor decision making- or the complete absence of a decision- has the potential of causing the failure of an organization and its operations. ...