2. 3. Which is a true statement about operations management? a. It is primarily concerned with the application of quantitative methods. b. It is primarily concerned with production management. c. It considers materials, capital, and equipment and human resources as critical inputs. d. It considers finished goods as a critical input. Which of the following business trends has been driven by the dismantling of the vertical enterprise? a. Globalization. b. Rise of supply chain management (SCM) c. Outsourcing of channel structures. d. Cost and process improvement. Which of the following best describes how operations management can be made more effective? Search for cost reduction focused directly on manufacturing b. Coordinating all activities related to operations directly or indirectly, both within and outside the organization c. Coordinating operations with other functional areas that impact operations d. Applying the optimal quantitative model to improve productivity Which of the following value-added activities of operations management is concerned with assembling the right mix of products and services that meet the specific needs of the customer? a. Manufacturing b. Exchange Distribution 4. a. 5. C