QUESTION $1(100$ MARKS$)$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Considering the case study provided, demonstrate how globalisation has reshaped the operations

management function over the past $5$ years. Make use of relevant examples.

$(20$

Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ In the context of operations management, examine the challenges presented by global economic integration

and provide recommendations on how these can be potentially mitigated.

$(20$

Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}3$ Considering the changing consumer needs and expectations, do you think that over the past five years,

organizations have shifted from mass production to adopting batch production and project$-$based strategies?

Support your argument with relevant examples.

$(20$

Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}4$ As highlighted in the case study, $$capturing the opportunities offered by growth in emerging markets$$the

trend executives say is the most important$$will require retooling existing business models$.$ Suggest how

executives can successfully analyse their models before retooling them.

$(20$

Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}5$ As indicated in the case study, $$the greatest projected talent shortfalls are in three functions$$management$,$

R&D$,$ and strategy$$with significant variations between operations management executives in different regions$.$

Justify why some executives are more concerned about a shortage of R&D specialists as compared to

management talent. Make use of relevant examples.