Reflection Journal: Framework of Operation Management

Operation Management
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Operation Management
An operation is a process of combining a diversity of resources and transforming them into a value-added product. Henceforth, it is the organizational sector that is concerned with the conversion of a range of inputs to desired outputs. Some enterprises such as hotels, bakery and breweries produce physical goods while others, for example, hospitals and schools offer services. Operation management is the set interconnected strategies, which are utilized in production and service management. With the current rise in competition, many companies are in verge to produce better quality products at a low price. Hence, an emphasis is put on operation management segment. Thus, more effort and funds are reinforced in production for one to be on the better side of competition. However, still the area is a challenge to many establishments. This is partly due to the rapid changing technology. To cap this trend study on operation management is encouraged. Hence, this paper focuses on operation management. The case study of Daddy’s Donut and Bake Shop and the Boeing are used as a vehicle to the study.
Framework of Operation Management
Strategies employed in managing operations include planning, organizing, organizing, controlling, behavior and models. The approaches are utilized in influencing human activity towards achieving organizational goals. Thus, the success of a corporation partly depends on the power of the operation management members to influence fellow employees concerning initiative’s aims.
Planning: encompasses step by step processes that inaugurate a course of action. It can include a guide on future decision making. The plan involves projecting, facility location planning, choice of product and process, operation scheduling and operation strategies. For a self-owned micro business like a donut bakery, the owner defines the enterprise objectives, policies and ways for achieving them. However, for large enterprises, the operation management is charged with these obligations. The planning procedures embrace clarifying the organizational role, focus, and the overall operation strategy. Moreover, it involves using conversion processes, facility designing, and product design. In short, planning discloses how things will be done and the projected yield. The yield can be a product, a service or a profit. Thus, planning focuses on strategies for a desired product, service or benefit.
Organizing: the process of establishing tasks and individuals who will be performing these duties. Organizing comprises project management, work measurement, operation standards and job design. The operation team develops a structure of responsibilities and flow of activities. They define the tasks necessary for reaching organizational goals and allocate authority and accountability for putting the scheme into action. In the case of a donut bake shop, the owner can utilize family labor or can employ new personnel. However, he will be responsible for the supervision of flow of activities.
Controlling: are the measures taken to ensure production or performance is in line with the plan. It is the duty of the operations manager to ensure se...