1. Initial Posting: (Due on May 16) Take some time to read the questions that are listed. Choose two questions that resonate with your own working/managerial experiences and think deeply on how they are connected to the specific theories/topics/concepts from the textbook readings related to the questions. (at least 500 words for the two questions). [The words in the questions would not be counted.]

Explain the role of management in developing and maintaining control systems

Describe the key elements in managing operations, quality, and productivity.