Operations Management in Context

"Operations Management in Context" is a straightforward and accessible text which provides students with a good grounding in the theory and practice of operations management and its role within organisations. The structure is clear and logical, leading the newcomer to the subject through the topics in a way to maximise comprehension, highlighting key issues and using case studies and examples from business to contextualise learning. Chapters are structured to enable incremental and progressive learning with a logical development of the content. Each chapter is linked and ends with a summary of the key points met in the text to aid revision. Exercises and self assessment questions are included to reinforce learning and maintain variety, with answers included at the end of the book. The text is accompanied by a lecturer's supplement. Written in a clear and logical style, and ideal for students who are taking the subject for the first time, its key issues will be highlighted and supported by real life case studies and examples from business. It also features self assessment questions and feedback to reinforce learning.