Compare and contrast the activities within operations management across THREE different sectors. (15 marks) Answers are required to consider THREE different sectors which might be selected from sectors such as: manufacturing, services, not-for-profit, retail, construction or other relevant sectors. Depending on the sectors selected, answers might include consideration of factors such as: Sector specific input-transformation-output issues - e.g. the relative importance of management of materials, products or people Reliance on specialised materials/people to deliver the product or service Private and public sector issues Manufacturing and service sector issues The role of logistics How performance/efficiency is measured Customer requirements Health and safety issues Other appropriate factors should also be accepted. Answers should compare and contrast the role and activities of operation management within the different sectors selected based on particular sector characteristics and required outcomes.