Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: 22 April 2026
QUESTION 1: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
List of Learning Outcomes for Lesson 3
According to Lesson 3, after completing this lesson you should be able to:
1. Discuss the concept of operations management.
2. Outline the elements of operations management using examples.
3. Analyse the operations strategy and show how it is linked to operations design and
business strategy.
4. Discuss operations planning and control activities using examples.
5. Indicate how operations planning and control activities interact with other business
functions.
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QUESTION 1: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
List of Learning Outcomes for Lesson 3
According to Lesson 3, after completing this lesson you should be able to:
1. Discuss the concept of operations management.
2. Outline the elements of operations management using examples.
3. Analyse the operations strategy and show how it is linked to operations
design and business strategy.
4. Discuss operations planning and control activities using examples.
5. Indicate how operations planning and control activities interact with other
business functions.
Reflection Journal: Lesson 3 Progress Record
Table: Days Worked Through Lesson 3
Date Lesson Content Covered Time Spent
Day 1 Introduction + Intro Video + Starbucks Case Study 2 hours
Day 2 OPS Manager Job Description + Learning Journal Entry 1 2 hours
Day 3 Operations Performance Objectives + Activity 3.2 2 hours
Day 4 Types of Production Systems + EOQ Activity 2 hours
Day 5 Learning Journal Entries 2, 3, 4 + Self-Assessment 4 hours
Disclaimer
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without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.