Identify how changes within an organization affect the OM strategy for a company. For instance, discuss what impact the following internal factors might have on OM strategy:

a) Maturing of a product.

b) Technology innovation in the manufacturing process.

c) Changes in laptop computer design that builds in wireless technology.

a) Select all of the correct impacts the maturing of a product might have on OM strategy below. (Check all that apply.)

A.

Labor skills decrease.

Your answer is correct.

B.

Design compromises are instituted.

Your answer is correct.

C.

Product changes decrease.

Your answer is correct.

D.

Maintenance procedures need to be revised.

E.

Inventory needs to be revised.

F.

Quality standards need to be revised.

b) Select all of the correct impacts technology innovation in the manufacturing process might have on OM strategy below. (Check all that apply.)

A.

New human resources skills.

Your answer is correct.

B.

Optimum capacity may be achieved.

C.

Design compromises are instituted.

D.

Product design needs to be revised.

Your answer is correct.

E.

Manufacturing process stabilizes.

F.

Purchasing needs to be revised.

Your answer is correct.

c) Select all of the correct impacts changes in laptop computer design that builds in wireless technology might have on OM strategy below. (Check all that apply.)

A.

Design compromises are instituted.

B.

Capital investment is added for new equipment or processes.

C.

Labor skills decrease.

D.

New human resources skills.

E.

Manufacturing process stabilizes.

F.

Quality standards need to be revised.