Question $1$

Which of the following is a key objective of operations management?

$($a$)$ Increasing sales revenue

$($b$)$ Minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency

$($c$)$ Developing marketing strategies

$($d$)$ Managing human resources

Question $2$

The concept of lean manufacturing focuses on:

$($a$)$ Reducing costs by outsourcing production.

$($b$)$ Eliminating waste and improving flow throughout the production process.

$($c$)$ Increasing inventory levels to ensure product availability.

$($d$)$ Maximizing the use of expensive machinery.

Question $3$

Which of the following is NOT a typical input in a transformation process within operations management?

$($a$)$ Materials

$($b$)$ Information

$($c$)$ Customers

$($d$)$ Market trends