The purpose of business operations

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  • The key functions of business operations work independently to ensure customer satisfaction
    False
  • Reducing costs through efficient operations allows the business to offer competitive pricing
  • Businesses improve efficiency to lower costs, increase productivity, and better utilize resources
  • Match the purpose of business operations with its description:
    Efficiency ↔️ Maximizing output from inputs
    Quality ↔️ Ensuring products meet expectations
    Flexibility ↔️ Adapting to changing demands
    Speed ↔️ Reducing production time
  • Business operations create value by reducing costs and enhancing customer satisfaction.

    True
  • Quality control in business operations ensures products or services meet required standards and customer expectations
  • Order the purposes of business operations in creating value:
    1️⃣ Efficiency
    2️⃣ Quality
    3️⃣ Flexibility
    4️⃣ Speed
  • Improved resource utilization in efficient operations helps businesses operate with fewer resources
  • Match the operational strategy with its description:
    Lean Manufacturing ↔️ Minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency
    Total Quality Management (TQM) ↔️ Comprehensive approach to quality
    Agile Manufacturing ↔️ Adapting production to demands
    Just-In-Time (JIT) ↔️ Producing goods only as needed
  • Efficient operations refer to maximizing the output from a given set of inputs
  • What is one of the primary purposes of efficient operations in reducing costs?
    Improve profitability
  • What does increased productivity from efficient operations enable businesses to do?
    Meet customer demand
  • What are business operations defined as?
    Activities in producing goods
  • What is the primary focus of the production function in business operations?
    Creating goods or services
  • What is the ultimate purpose of business operations in creating value?
    Meet customer needs
  • How does efficient operations contribute to improved profitability?
    Reduces costs
  • Total Quality Management (TQM) ensures consistent product and service quality.

    True
  • Quality in business operations builds customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Steps to describe how efficient operations support business goals
    1️⃣ Reduce costs
    2️⃣ Increase productivity
    3️⃣ Improve resource utilization
  • Efficient operations focus on maximizing output from a given set of inputs.
    True
  • Effective business operations are crucial for a company to meet customer needs, reduce costs, and remain competitive
  • Match the key function of business operations with its description:
    Production ↔️ Creating goods or delivering services
    Logistics ↔️ Managing the flow and storage of goods
    Quality Control ↔️ Ensuring products meet standards
    Research and Development ↔️ Improving existing products
  • The key functions of business operations work together to ensure high-quality products and services are delivered efficiently.

    True
  • Businesses that create value through efficient operations can compete effectively in the market.

    True
  • What is the primary goal of lean manufacturing as an operational strategy?
    Minimizing waste
  • Lean manufacturing helped Toyota become one of the most efficient automakers by eliminating waste