Question at position 15 Formulation of operations strategy is the process of clarifying the various objectives and decisions that make up the strategy, and the links between them.TrueFalse

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In this question, we are asked to judge a statement about the formulation of operations strategy and whether it aligns with the described process.
Option 1: True. The claim that formulation of operations strategy involves clarifying the various objectives and decisions that constitute the strategy, and the links between them, matches common descriptions in operations strategy literature. This view emphasizes that formulation is about defining goals (objectives), the decision areas that shape the strategy (such as capacity, process choice, supply, and inventory policies), and understanding how these elements connect to form a coherent plan. This interpretation highlights both content (objectives and decisions) and structure (interconnections among decisions) as core components of the formulation phase.
Option 2: False. If one were to interpret the statement as incorrect, the misstep would be to assume that formulation does not involve linking objectives and decisions, or that it is limited to a different activity such as execution or implementation. However, a common and defensible understanding is that formulation indeed consists of clarifying what needs to be achieved (objectives) and deciding what choices will achieve those aims (decisions), including the relationships or links among them. Saying it excludes links or omits objectives would mischaracterize the scope of formulation as used in operations strategy frameworks.
Further nuance can be added by noting that some models differentiate between formulation and implementation, or between strategic decisions and operational decisions, but the core idea of identifying objectives, decisions, and their interconnections during formulation remains a widely accepted description. If someone asserts that formulation lacks emphasis on linkage, they would generally be missing a standard emphasis on how decisions cohere to support overall strategy.
In short, the statement centers on a foundational view of formulation that includes both the clarification of objectives and decisions and the relationships among them. If one accepts that interpretation, the statement aligns with common formulations of operations strategy; if not, the critique would rest on a narrower or different conceptualization of what formulation entails.

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