Operations Management in Context

Operations Management in Context is a straightforward and accessible text which provides students with a good grounding in the theory and practise of operations management and its role within organizations.

The structure is clear and logical, leading newcomers to this subject through the topics in a way to maximize comprehension, highlighting key issues and using case studies and examples from business to contextualize learning. Chapters are structured to enable incremental and progressive learning with a logical development of the content. Each chapter is linked and ends with a summary of the key points to aid revision. Exercises and self-assessment questions are included to reinforce learning and maintain variety, with answers included at the end of the book.


* Written in a clear and logical style; ideal for students who are taking the subject for the first time.

* Key issues will be highlighted and supported by real life case studies from a hospital to the Channel tunnel.

* Self assessment questions and feedback to reinforce learning. Instructor's Manual is available on line.