Operations
Day-to-day activities transforming inputs to outputs.
Real World
McDonald's operations team schedules more staff and pre-prepares more buns during lunchtime peak hours, ensuring output matches demand without wasting food or keeping customers waiting.
Exam Focus
Distinguish 'operations' (the daily activities) from 'operations management' (the oversight role) — conflating them loses marks on definition questions.
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