MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


BUS4560

General operations management

R L Martin

6 points + One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis This subject gives students a general understanding of the principles of planning and execution of operational activities in organisations which manufacture and deliver goods and services to meet the needs of a market. The subject also studies the relationships between operations, financial performance and the business strategy of an organisation. Topics include general business activities, financial analysis, project management, manufacturing planning, management software, ISO 9000 standards for quality assurance, service issues and business strategy.

Assessment Written: 50% + Examination (2 hours): 50% + Both parts of the assessment will allow students to concentrate on topics of interest

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