A Lesson in Operations Management (Scenario)
Hana had been asked to attend training in operations management. Her background and training had previously been in acco but with the reorganization looming, it was either learn a new skill or be downsized. She was actually looking forward to the She felt her background with numbers should prove valuable in operations management, but she admitted that she knew littl the field. Until now, she had been in a support staff function and had little feel for how the organization's product went from raw materials to finished product. Hana's first class would be tonight at Central University, and she was excited about the opportunity.
-Hana had to know what factors were considered inputs versus those considered outputs. Outputs included which of the following?
A) materials
B) technology
C) information
D) goods

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Goods are considered outputs in operations management as they are the final product or service that is produced by the organization. While materials, technology, and information are all important inputs in the production process, they are not considered outputs.