DBB2112 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

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SESSION	JAN-FEB 2026
PROGRAM	BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)
SEMESTER	III
COURSE CODE & NAME	DBB2112 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

 

 

Assignment Set – 1

 

Q.1. What is Operations Management? Discuss its key decisions in managing goods and services operations. (3+7 = 10 Marks)

Ans 1.

Definition of Operations Management

Operations Management (OM) refers to the field of study that focuses on the design, implementation, and planning of controls on the processes that transform inputs such as raw materials, work or energy as well as information into products in the form of items and services which satisfy customer needs. It is the management function responsible for the core values-creating functions of every company that is whether it’s a factory manufacturing physical products or a service company that creates intangible value. Operations Management integrates technology, the human

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Q.2. List the importance of operations strategy and explain the process of formulating an effective operations strategy. (5+5 = 10 Marks)

Ans 2.

Importance of Operations Strategy

The Operations strategy is a long-term strategy that outlines the way in which operations functions will build and utilize its resources and capabilities to assist in the overall strategic plan of the organization. The importance of it is multi-dimensional. The first is that it gives you a competitive advantage by building functional capabilities in terms of cost, quality, speed, and flexibility that competitors find hard to duplicate. Toyota’s excellence in operations through its Toyota Production System is the most well-known example of sustained competitive advantage that is rooted

 

 

Q.3. Elaborate the importance of forecasting in operations management and describe the major qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods. (5+5 = 10 Marks)

Ans 3.

Importance of Forecasting in Operations Management

Forecasting refers to the method of estimating future values of factors that are relevant to management of operations especially the need for goods and services. It is foundational to virtually every decision made by operations managers because operations must plan for the future, despite inherent uncertainties about what the future will bring. Proper forecasting can lead to efficient capacity planning to ensure that the system of operations is designed correctly to accommodate the demand expected and not overserving customers, or operating at a cost-effective excess

 

 

 

 

Assignment Set – 2

 

Q.4. Justify how product volume and variety influence the choice of production processes. (10 Marks)

Ans 4.

The relationship between product volume along with the product’s variety as well as the decision to use a particular manufacturing process is among the fundamental principles of the management of operations. When production volumes increase and the variety of products decreases then the best production procedure transforms systematically, moving away from highly versatile, labour-intensive techniques to focused, capital-intensive processes. The relation is usually represented by the

 

 

Q.5. Discuss the importance of production planning and aggregate planning strategies in managing production efficiently. (10 Marks)

Ans 5.

Production plans and aggregate planning comprise two of the management processes interlinked that collectively ensure an organisation will be able to meet its production output to demand requirements efficiently as well as on time and at acceptable cost. They form the basis of the planning hierarchy for operations.

Importance of Production Planning

Production planning is the method of defining the items that must be manufactured, in what quantities, by when, using which resources, as well as the sequence in which to carry out activities. It converts demand forecasts and customer orders into detailed operational plans to coordinate

 

Q.6. Explain the importance of facility location decisions and describe the factor rating method used for evaluating location alternatives. (4+6 = 10 Marks)

Ans 6.

Importance of Facility Location Decisions

The location of facilities is among the most strategic and thus practically irreversible choices made by operational management. Once a facility has been established an organization will be committed to the cost structure, labour market, infrastructure accessibility regulation, and proximity to the market of the location for many years or years or even decades. Bad location decisions can permanently