Module: Operations Strategy

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Operations Strategy
Module Code	MT5151
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Vishwas Dohale Semester 2: Vishwas Dohale Autumn: Vishwas Dohale
Module Teachers	Raymond Treacy Vishwas Dohale
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

Operations Strategy inextricably connects an organisations business strategy and its operations management. Whereas operations management is primarily focused on the near to medium term, operations strategy is concerned with shaping the long-term capabilities of an organisation in the course of designing, producing and distributing products and services to its customers. This module critically exams the impact and role of operations strategy in relation to an organisations overall competitiveness.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate and describe the interconnected nature of operations management and operations strategy
2. Critically appraise the differences between services and products
3. Discuss and critique the significant factors in the design of operations
4. Comprehend and show the role the customer plays in services operations
5. Determine and illustrate the importance of measuring and managing the creation of service operations
6. Critically show how successful companies have designed and implemented operation strategies
7. Discuss how the individual components of an organisational system can contribute to the overall success of the organisation

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Group work	25	No Description
Assignment Completion	30	No Description
Independent Study	46	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

An introduction to operations management, an its role in designing, producing and distributing products and services

Operational design and modelling

Operations strategy and its relationship with both business strategy and operations management

Operational/Process Modelling - Process Improvement

The evolutionary role of operations and its future trends

Sustainability - An important dimension of modern operational strategies?

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group assignment	Develop a position paper and supporting presentation on the role of an operations topic in the context of an evolving operations strategy.	30%	Once per semester
Assignment	Case study analysis expiring the role of operations strategy in organisational performance.	70%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Slack, N. and Lewis, M.: 2017, Operations Strategy, 5th, Pearson,
Slack, N., Brandon-Jones, A., Johnston, R. and Betts, A: 2015, Operations and Process Management, 4th,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MSSM	MSc in Management (Strategy)

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