Which of the following activities is NOT essential for a healthy "operations process" (Bossidy and Charan, 2009)?
A)Linking the operations process to the people and strategy processes
B)Basing operations plans primarily on budgets
C)Identifying action programs that will make outcomes a reality
D)Attending to political realities and game playing within the organization
E)Assuring accountability at every stage

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Basing operations plans primarily on budgets is not essential for a healthy operations process according to Bossidy and Charan. While budgets are important, they should not be the sole determining factor in operations planning. The other options listed (linking operations to people and strategy, identifying action programs, attending to political realities, and assuring accountability) are all essential components of a healthy operations process.

Which of the Following Activities Is NOT Essential for a Healthy