Elizabeth Collins heads a department at Par Appliance that (1) develops product concepts, (2) develops the preliminary design or prototypes, (3) makes make-versus-buy choices, and (4) selects production methods, equipment, and suppliers. From this information, we can infer that Elizabeth is primarily concerned with the __________ decision area in her company.
A) product or service design
B) facility location
C) process selection
D) system capacity
E) facility layout

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The activities described, such as developing product concepts, designing prototypes, making make-versus-buy choices, and selecting production methods and suppliers, are all integral parts of the product or service design decision area. These tasks focus on what products or services are to be offered and how they are to be created, which aligns with the responsibilities typically associated with product or service design.

Elizabeth Collins Heads a Department at Par Appliance That (1)