5. Operations management is responsible for orchestrating all the resources needed to produce the final product. This includes all of the following except __________________.

a) managing cash flow

b) arranging schedules

c) managing inventory

d) controlling quality

e) designing work methods

Which of the following is not an input?

a) services

b) managers

c) buildings

d) technology

e) information

Many companies require their suppliers to meet what standards as a condition for obtaining contracts?

a) RFO 6000

b) PUR 8000

c) ISO 9000

d) MACH 5000

e) SUP 2000

What is a concept that takes a total system approach to creating efficient operations?

a) lean enterprise

b) enterprise resource planning

c) customer relationship management

d) management science

e) management information systems

Entry-level positions for operations management graduates include all of the following except _________.

a) quality specialist

b) inventory analyst

c) plant manager

d) production analyst

e) production supervisor