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Tools and Tactics for Operations Managers (Collection)
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Tools and Tactics for Operations Managers (Collection)

by Randal Wilson, Arthur V. Hill, Hillel Glazer
March 2013
Intermediate to advanced
955 pages
33h 8m
English
Pearson
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7. Don’t Be Afraid of Risks

Risk in Today’s Operations

Operations managers are faced with many challenges that require the manager to either plan or respond to situations. This can include planning for regular processes conducted within the department, planning for special projects, and planning for new items the department will undertake. One area managers might struggle with is in dealing with problems that could arise from any number of different sources. This can be a difficult area for management to train and prepare for because problems can be unpredictable and solutions can vary depending on the size and complexity of the problems.

Although problems are inevitable, managers should not be afraid of problems simply because of their elusive ...

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ISBN: 9780133115147