Assignment Title: Article Review: Operations Management Issues

Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to develop critical thinking skills by analyzing an article from an online

newspaper published between the years $2020$ and $2024,$ related to operations management issues.

Through this assignment, students will evaluate the significance and consequences of the identified issue

on human capital, organizations, and society.

Assignment Details:

Part $1$: Article Selection

$1.$ Browse reputable online newspapers $($e$.$g$.,$ The Star, New Straits Times, The New York Times, The

Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The Edge$)$ to identify an article published between $2020$ and $2024$ that

discusses an operations management issue. The issue could pertain to areas such as operations strategy,

sustainability, quality management or any other relevant aspect of operations management.

$2.$ Ensure that the selected article provides sufficient depth and breadth of information to facilitate a

comprehensive review. Pay attention to the publication date to ensure relevance.

Part $2$: Article Review

$1.$ Summarize the main points and findings of the selected article.

$2.$ Analyze the importance of the identified operations management issue to:

$-$ Human Capital: Discuss how the issue impacts employees, their roles, responsibilities, and overall well$-$

being within the organization.

$-$ Organization: Evaluate the consequences of the issue on organizational performance, productivity,

efficiency, cost$-$effectiveness, and competitiveness.

$-$ Society: Examine the broader implications of the issue on society, including its economic, environmental,

and social aspects.

$3.$ Critically evaluate the strategies, solutions, or recommendations proposed in the article to address the

operations management issue.

$4.$ Provide your own insights, opinions, and reflections on the subject matter. Discuss any additional

perspectives or approaches that could be considered to mitigate the identified issue effectively.

Part $3$: Conclusion

$1.$ Summarize the key takeaways from your review, emphasizing the significance of the operations

management issue discussed in the article.

$2.$ Reflect on the broader implications of addressing such issues for the betterment of human capital,

organizations, and society as a whole.

Submission Guidelines:

$-$ Format: The assignment should be typed in a word document.

$-$ Structure: Clearly label each part and sub$-$part of the assignment.

$-$ Length: The written report should be between $500-800$ words.

$-$ Referencing: Cite the selected article properly using APA style.

Assessment Criteria:

Refer to the rubric assign which will also emphasize on the following:

$-$ Selection and Analysis of Article

$-$ Evaluation of Importance and Consequences

$-$ Critical Thinking and Reflection

$-$ Clarity and Coherence of Writing

$-$ Compliance with Submission Guidelines

Submission Deadline:

Refer to Lesson Plan.

Note to Students:

Ensure that you critically analyze the selected article, providing your own insights and reflections on the

operations management issue discussed. Use proper referencing and adhere to the submission guidelines.

Feel free to consult with the instructor if you have any questions or need clarification on the assignment

requirements.