Suppose I am considering a career in operations management, and I want to know, 'is it for me?' What skills and personal qualities will I need to make a success of the job as well as enjoying myself as my progress in the profession? Well, the first thing to recognize is that there are many different roles encompassed within the general category of 'operations management'. Identify the various roles of the operations manager. Why is operations management important in all types of organization? What do operations managers do? Explain with real life examples.