{"product_id":"operations-management-peter-jones-9780198724353","title":"Operations Management","description":"See - Understand - Discuss - Practice \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOperations Management makes it easy to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDT identify the relevance of operations in the real-world; \u003cbr\u003eDT understand the theory underlying the subject; \u003cbr\u003eDT discuss and think critically about operations; \u003cbr\u003eDT consolidate learning through practice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAware that students taking their first module in Operations Management often have little first-hand experience of a working environment, the authors introduce all the core topics to students in a lively and engaging manner, making OM relevant and meaningful. Over 80 cases spanning local businesses to global companies showcase real-life operations and challenge students to think about the issues they may encounter in their future career. Cases include:, Microsoft, HP, Dominos, ING Bank, EasyJet, Ticketmaster, Apple, Boeing, IKEA, NHS, Marriott, BP, and Sytner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eResearch insights point students in the direction of seminal and recent research in the field to further their reading, while learning outcomes and chapter summaries help to consolidate understanding and structure revision. The text is also augmented by extensive online resources such as animated diagrams, practice activities, video interviews, and quizzes. Relevant materials are signposted from each chapter, providing a truly holistic approach to the subject. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdditional online resources include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor students: \u003cbr\u003eAnimated diagrams from the book, with audio narration to help explain the concepts being depicted.\u003cbr\u003eCurated library of links to footage of 'Operations in Action'.\u003cbr\u003eWeb-based activities.\u003cbr\u003eMultiple choice questions.\u003cbr\u003eLinks to seminal paper.\u003cbr\u003eFlashcard glossary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor lecturers: \u003cbr\u003eBespoke video case material consisting of interviews and processes tied to each chapter. Packaged as 5 minute clips, these can either be shown in relation to a chapter topic, or as a whole film to demonstrate how one company utilises many aspects of OM. \u003cbr\u003eCustomizable PowerPoint slides.\u003cbr\u003eTutor guide.\u003cbr\u003eTutorial activities.\u003cbr\u003eAnswers to discussion questions.\u003cbr\u003eTest bank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Jones, Peter Robinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198724357\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198724353\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/18\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 472\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.52h x 7.71w x 0.76d","brand":"Peter Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43941643550975,"sku":"9780198724353","price":96.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_23315036-9c60-4e20-8d99-e072be70eb23.jpg?v=1681454121","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/operations-management-peter-jones-9780198724353","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}