Operations typically differ in terms of volume of output, variety of output, variation in demand or the degree of 'visibility' (i.e. customer contact) that they give to customers of the production
Process. Please match the following element with the most appropriate of the above dimensions.
Flexibility is most closely matched to:
A) Variety
B) Visibility
C) Volume
D) Variation

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Flexibility in operations refers to the ability to produce a wide variety of products or to quickly switch between different products. This matches with the dimension of variety as it focuses on the range of outputs produced by the operation.

Operations Typically Differ in Terms of Volume of Output, Variety