SECTIONC

Answer any TWO $(2)$ guestions from this section $(30$ Marks$)$

$5.$a$.$ Explain with an appropriate example, how a materials requirement planning $($MRP$)$ system works.

$(5$ Marks$)$

$5.$b$.$ Discuss the benefits and chatienges aviciated with the implementation of an MRP system. $(10$

Marks$)$

a$.$ What do operations managers need to know about process technology? $(8$ Marks$)$

b$.$ Why is operations performance vital in any organization? $(7$ Marks$)$

a$.$ What is the difference between a 'market requirements' and an 'operations resources' view of

operations strategy? $(8$ Marks$)$

$7.$b$.$ How does the wider view of comporate social responsibility influence operations management? $(7)$

Marks$)$

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