Assignment 1

Operations management, as you learned in the course, focuses on implementing management strategies for an organization to achieve their goal(s) effectively and efficiently. Whether a business is seeking improved quality control, more efficient processes, or detailed analysis of employee performance, operations management is the central factor to achieving these successes. In an 800 – 1200-word essay, answer the prompt below using concepts you learned from the course to support your arguments. You may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must use at least three credible, outside sources and cite them using APA format.

Essay Prompts
1. Explain why the Lean Organizational Structure is beneficial for businesses aiming to increase their value.

Related Lessons
• Lean Organizational Structure

APA Citation
Lean Organizational Structure. (2014, January 23). Retrieved from https://study.com/academy/lesson/lean-organizational-structure.html.
In-text citation:
(Lean Organizational Structure, 2014)
• The 5S Approach to Waste Elimination for Lean Businesses

APA Citation
The 5S Approach to Waste Elimination for Lean Businesses. (2017, March 31). Retrieved from https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-5s-approach-to-waste-elimination-for-lean-businesses.html.
In-text Citation
(The 5S Approach to Waste Elimination for Lean Businesses, 2017)