Identify how changes within an organization affect the OM strategy for a company. For instance, discuss what impact the following internal factors might have on OM strategy: a) Maturing of a product. b) Technology innovation in the manufacturing process. c) Changes in laptop computer design that builds in wireless technology. a) Select all of the correct impacts the maturing of a product might have on OM strategy below. (Check all that apply.) A. Optimum capacity may be achieved. B. Manufacturing process stabilizes. C. Maintenance procedures need to be revised. D. Inventory needs to be revised. E. Capital investment is added for new equipment or processes.

a) Maturing of a product: A. Cost cutting is instituted. D. Product changes decrease. E. Design compromises are instituted.

b) Technology innovation in the manufacturing process: A. Labor Skills decrease. B. Optimum capacity may be achieved.

c) Changes in laptop computer design that builds in wireless technology: A. Manufacturing process stabilizes

Explanation:

A change in the system of an organization will have different effects on the OM strategy of the organization. An example is the maturing of a product. In this case, the organization will need to implement a cost-cutting system, reduce the changes made to the products and ensure that there is an implementation of a design compromise.