An operations manager is expected to perform several key activities EXCEPT:
A) coordinating the acquisition of materials, supplies, and services.
B) determining when resources should be assigned to work.
C) managing cash flow and strategic investments.
D) making use of technology to improve productivity.

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Managing cash flow and strategic investments is typically the responsibility of a finance or investment manager, not an operations manager. The other activities listed (coordinating acquisition of materials, determining resource assignments, using technology to improve productivity) are all typical responsibilities of an operations manager.

An Operations Manager Is Expected to Perform Several Key Activities