Question 1
a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of functional layout of NIKE. (300 words)
b) Using examples NIKE illustrate the five types of process – project, jobbing, batch, mass and continuous processing. For each example, briefly explain the attributes of process. (350 words)
Question 2
Consider the following processes that you frequently encounter:
• Enrolling on a course
• Buying a ticket for a concert or the cinema (350 WORDS)
a) Identify the inputs, operations process and outputs involved.
b) Develop a fishbone diagram for the possible causes of poor quality restaurant. ( YOU HAVE TO DRAW A FISHBONE DIAGRAM AND EXPLAIN IT) (300 WORDS)
Question 3
1. a) With the aid of a real world or case example, explain the applicability of ‘Operations Management’ within the selected company. (300 words)
2. b) Illustrate the possible relationships between the Three core functions within the selected company in part a. (DIAGRAM IF NEEDED) (350 words)