The basic reason the term production management has been replaced by the term operations management is that:
A) the U.S. economy has moved toward a more socialist approach with government controlling a greater share of the production process.
B) a much larger share of total output is being produced by nonprofit organizations.
C) the United States is now a service economy.
D) the United States now exports more than it imports.

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The term production management refers to the management of manufacturing processes, while operations management encompasses a broader range of activities including both manufacturing and service operations. As the United States has shifted towards being a service economy, the term operations management has become more widely used to reflect the broader scope of management activities. The other options (A, B, and D) do not accurately reflect the reason for the shift in terminology.

The Basic Reason the Term Production Management Has Been Replaced