
Operations Management in Context
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
Published on 4. April 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-7506-4280-4 (ISBN)
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Description
"Operations Management in Context" is a straightforward and accessible text which provides students with a good grounding in the theory and practice of operations management and its role within organisations. The structure is clear and logical, leading the newcomer to the subject through the topics in a way to maximise comprehension, highlighting key issues and using case studies and examples from business to contextualise learning. Chapters are structured to enable incremental and progressive learning with a logical development of the content. Each chapter is linked and ends with a summary of the key points met in the text to aid revision. Exercises and self assessment questions are included to reinforce learning and maintain variety, with answers included at the end of the book. The text is accompanied by a lecturer's supplement. Written in a clear and logical style, and ideal for students who are taking the subject for the first time, its key issues will be highlighted and supported by real life case studies and examples from business. It also features self assessment questions and feedback to reinforce learning.
Reviews / Votes
"A well researched book with a wealth of practical examples" Mike Fearey, Course Leader, Sunley Management Centre, University College, Northampton. "This is an excellent introductory text. It makes the principles of operations management accessible to a wide range of students by recognising the importance of operations management to services and the not for profit sector. It is well structured and written in a clear easy to read style, with helpful examples and case studies. By concentrating on the practice of operations management rather than quantitative methods and techniques it is likely to appeal to a wide audience. The book succeeds in achieving its stated objectives and is a welcome addition to the growing number of UK originated operations management texts." David Barnes, Open University Business School.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
855 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-4280-4 (9780750642804)
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New editions

Frank Rowbotham | Masoud Azhashemi | Les Galloway
Operations Management in Context
Book
11/2006
2nd Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
€61.89
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Persons
Author
both Senior Lecturers in Operations Management, De Montfort University, Leicester
Content
The operations function; The context of operations management; Organisation of the operations process; Design and measurement of work; Managing productivity at work; Planning and control of work1: capacity; Planning and control of work 2: materials; Batch and flow scheduling; Project planning and control; Purchasing and supply chain management; Quality management; Strategic issues in operations management; Case studies; Answers to self test questions; Index.