Question

All of the following decisions fall within the scope of operations management EXCEPT​ for: A. creating the company income statement. B. human resources and job design. C. managing quality. D. location strategy. E. design of goods and services.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "A": creating the company income statement.

Explanation:

Operations managers are responsible for implementing business practices, in an attempt to increase income, to achieve the highest possible level of productivity within an enterprise. Managers use their decision-making authority to acquire resource inputs, then use them to produce goods and services that meet customer needs.

Creating the company income statement falls into the duties of the Accountant.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. creating the company income statement.

Explanation:

The creation of the companie's income statement is not within the scope of an operation manager's role.

It is a function of the accounting department, and shows the financial position at a particular point in time. Income statements are prepared in relation to profit and loss that the company is making. It shows a snap-shot of financial position so that management can make informed business decisions.