{"product_id":"essentials-of-operations-management-9781412925709","title":"Essentials of Operations Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eCovering the most critical topics and strategies in the field  Essentials of Operations Management provides business students with the most up-to-date coverage of modern topics not always found in other texts  such as human resources in operations  facility location  \"green\" operations  and the balanced scorecard approach to operations. Author Scott Young draws on his many years of teaching experience at both the undergraduate and MBA level to provide the essential content necessary for success in operationsin an affordable text.  Key Features Includes a complete chapter (Chapter 4) on managing the operations workforcean important topic for the well-rounded operations manager Applies \"The Balanced Scorecard\" approach to operations in Chapter 5  introducing students to a performance measure that balances customer  internal processes and learning and growth measures against traditional financial measures Covers sustainable operations in Chapter 7  including discussions of \"green\" operations and why they are important for any new operations manager Includes end-of-chapter projects and exercises that help students apply concepts to real-life situations Provides students with ample review opportunities through additional end-of-chapter features such as review questions  key terms  and summary points  Instructor Resources on CD include PowerPoint slides  chapter overviews  lecture outlines  review questions  and additional cases.  Essentials of Operations Management is appropriate for undergraduate or MBA students taking Operations Management  Production and Operations Management  or Operations Strategy courses in schools of business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651864092725,"sku":"ByrdShop_1412925703","price":96.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781412925709.jpg?v=1781842787","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/essentials-of-operations-management-9781412925709","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}