Introduction This assignment focuses on the performance objectives of operations management identified by Slack et al (1998) to investigate the external issues that may impact on the operation function within the organisations in question. In the discussion, each objective is specified and associated with the relevant literature and examples. The chosen examples are based on the author's industrial placements and work experience, which indicates the differential manipulation of operations management in different organisations. The aim is …showed first 75 words of 3721 total…

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