A computer manufacturer is seeking to cut costs by designing an inventory system that reduces the number of finished products in stock due to overproduction and to set in place a production schedule that better matches customers' orders. These plans are an example of which management theory in action?

a$.$

Operations management

b$.$

Behavioral management

c$.$

Management science

d$.$

Inventory oversight and analysis

e$.$

Scientific management

f$.$

Contingency management