Operations, Productivity & Competitiveness
Activities
- Get into groups of 3-4 and come up with different ways organisations can develop a competitive advantage. Next, discuss the role operations plays in each competitive advantage. Share your ideas with the class.
Test Your Understanding
- What is the link between operations, productivity and competitiveness? (3 marks)
- Explain three ways an organisation can improve productivity (3 marks)
- Explain what it means to compete on cost (2 marks)
- What role does operations play in allowing an organisation to compete on price? (2 marks)