OM is the ab. of "Operations Management". It is a growing and rapidly evolving area of employment being shaped by international competition. If resources, including people, money, machinery, facilities, material and information, are to be used wisely, operations management personnel must be familiar with computer technology, quantitative methods, and planning and problem-solving techniques useful in analyzing business systems. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, projected employment growth for top level operations managers varies by industry, however, keen competition is expected for these positions because the prestige and high pay attract a large number of qualified applicants.
