"Operations Management in Context" is a straightforward and accessible text which provides students with a good grounding in the theory and practise of operations management and its role within organizations. The structure is clear and logical, leading newcomers to this subject through the topics in a way to maximize comprehension, highlighting key issues and using case studies and examples from business to contextualize learning. Chapters are structured to enable incremental and progressive learning with a logical development of the content. Each chapter is linked and ends with a summary of the key points to aid revision. Exercises and self-assessment questions are included to reinforce learning and maintain variety, with answers included at the end of the book. Written in a clear and logical style, it is ideal for students who are taking the subject for the first time. Key issues will be highlighted and supported by real life case studies from a hospital to the Channel tunnel. It contains self assessment questions and feedback to reinforce learning. Instructor's Manual is available on line