SECTION C

Answer any TWO $(2)$ question from this section

$(30$ Marks$)$

Q$1.$

a$.$ Explain the role and responsibilities of an operations manager within an organisation. $(5$

Marks$)$

b$.$ Compare and contrast the activities within operations management across THREE different

sectors$.(10$ Marks$)$

Q$2.$

Using a product of your choice, examine the content and purpose of the design process. $(15$

Marks$)$

Q$3.$

a$.$ Explain with an appropriate example, how a materials requirement planning $($MRP$)$ system

works. $(5$ Marks$)$

b$.$ Discuss the benefits and challenges associated with the implementation of an MRP system.

$(10$ Marks$)$

Q$4$

a$.$ Explain the differences between repait and preventative maintenance. $(5$ Marks$)$

b$.$ Discuss the implications of each approach sten developiag an asset maintenance strategy.

$(10$ Marks$)$