Question: APA format is required. References should be listed immediately after the question that is being answered. Each question lists a minimum number of unique scholarly references; the textbook is considered one unique reference (per question)regardless of how many times it is used. All references should be from the years 2007 to present day.

Review the rubric that will be used to evaluate this paper. All work must be completed individually.

1. Why is operations management important in all types of organizations? Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

2. How is operations performance judged at a strategic level? Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

3. How can operations strategy form the basis for operations improvement? Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.

4. What are the stages of product and service innovation? Use at least two unique references. Length: 4-5 paragraphs.