Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 2, Problem 5DQ
Summary Introduction
Interpretation:Relationship between planning and decision making, if they exist together is to be determined. Also, if one is dependent on other.
Concept Introduction:There are four components of the management process viz. plan, do, check and act. All the four are required for effective management. Nothing can be started without planning. In the same breath, it can be said that decisions are necessary for the implementation/execution of any plan. Their (planning and decision making) mutual and interrelationships are very important for the entire process.
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Chapter 2 Solutions
Practical Operations Management
Ch. 2 - Prob. 1DQCh. 2 - Prob. 2DQCh. 2 - Prob. 3DQCh. 2 - Prob. 4DQCh. 2 - Prob. 5DQCh. 2 - Prob. 1PCh. 2 - Prob. 2PCh. 2 - Prob. 3PCh. 2 - Prob. 4PCh. 2 - Prob. 5P
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