OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION

Discussion- " Operations Management" 1-1 1/2 Paragraphs of substance for each answer. Use separate pages for each answer with the references below the corresponding work. No copying and pasting. Originality only.

                                                                                     "Understanding OM"

1. Compare and contrast either Apple, Coca Cola, or Samsung’s three major functions (i.e., finance, marketing, and operations), and then justify the interdependence that operations have to finance and marketing. Provide examples to support your rationale to include at least one reference.

                                                       "Operation Strategy and Competitiveness"

2. Choose the existing business operation of the company chosen in number 1(above) and analyze its strategy. Suggest the competitive priorities that the business used in the development of its operations strategy. Evaluate how well or how poorly the chosen strategy supports that business’ vision, mission, and business plan. Provide support for your rationale to include at least one reference.