Orlandus Leonard
Human Resources Management vs. Operational Management
Kaplan University
MT 435 Operations Management

Human Resources Management and Operational Management are two very distinct managements that are strangely co-dependent of each other in my view.
Operations Management is responsible for designing, operating and improving productive systems or in layman’s terms, systems for getting work done. Operations Managers are found in all walks of life. In anything you basically do or have done there are operations managers. When you go to the store, when you buy gas, in factories, in hospitals, banks even in your government there are operation managers. They are the ones who design systems, who ensure the quality of your products, Produce your products and even deliver them to you. The responsibility of operations managers are far reaching in scope. They work behind the scenes with customers and suppliers. They solve your business problems by reengineering your processes innovating your systems and integrating your processes. Regardless of what you are looking for superior quality or customization of your systems, or getting your operating costs down, whatever it is you are looking for as a business, excellence in your operations can be and is very essential and vital to your success. There are five key operating principles you want to consider in business. The first being communication in a business you have to make sure that your level of communication is clear from top to bottom. You must have full disclosure of information and information. The company’s objectives goals and the challenges presented have to be known and shared. Inclusive management meaning input from all levels is of the firm should be considered in the decision making process. Maximizing the business, you have to use all strategies and practices to maximize profits in your firm.