BUS644 Operations Management

Week 1

Discussion 1

Ethical Issues and Operations

Ethical behavior is a corporate issue that affects the company’s bottom line. How do ethical issues impact organizations and operations? Include an example seen in the workplace, in the news, etc. that relates to real-life situations. Your initial post should be at least 200-250 words.

Discussion 2

Business Processes

Why are the following business processes important?

Which process do you feel is most important? Explain your reasoning.

Strategy development

Product development

Systems to produce goods and services

Order fulfillment

Your initial post should include real life situations and be at least 200-250 words.

Required Text

Vonderembse, M. A., & White, G. P. (2013). Operations management. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.