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Unit 5 - Operations management

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Unit 1 - Introduction To Business Management

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Unit 2 - Human Resource Management

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Unit 3 - Finance & accounts

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Unit 4 - Marketing

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Unit 6 - Assessment

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	<li>Definition: R&amp;D stands for Research and Development. Think of it as the &#39;brainy&#39; part of a business where the magic of innovation happens.</li>
	<li>Main Idea: It&rsquo;s all about creating new products/processes or improving the old ones. For example, the jump from a basic flip phone to a smartphone with facial recognition - that&rsquo;s the power of R&amp;D.</li>
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💡 Did you know? Huge companies might have entire departments filled with Einstein-like geniuses brainstorming the next big thing.

Industries: From medicine (pharmaceuticals) to the joystick of your game console (electronics) and even space rockets (space exploration). And surprise, surprise! Even sectors like farming (agriculture) and those snazzy runway fashion shows rely on R&amp;D.

Apple&rsquo;s Evolution: Ever wondered how Apple moved from just making computers (PCs) to earworms (iPods), magical screens (iPads), and the tech marvel iPhones? Yep, R&amp;D!

From that &quot;Aha!&quot; moment to seeing the actual product in stores, there&#39;s a roadmap (like Figure 5.8.1 mentioned). For instance:

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	<li>Pharmaceuticals: Developing a new drug isn&#39;t overnight magic. It might take 15 years! Why? Tests, approvals, more tests... you get the gist.</li>
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	<li>Competitive Edge: Stand out in the market. Be the &#39;cool&#39; one.</li>
	<li>Longevity: Just like making an old toy exciting again (imagine giving your old toy car a jet engine!).</li>
	<li>New Playgrounds: Discover new markets.</li>
	<li>Star Status: Being known as the &#39;innovator&#39;, like the cool kid in school!</li>
	<li>Happy Employees: Imagine the joy of creating something revolutionary!</li>
	<li>Quality and Savings: Better products and perhaps cheaper production.</li>
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	<li>Opportunity Costs: That R&amp;D money could have maybe opened a new store or launched a marketing campaign.</li>
	<li>Wrong Turns: Imagine inventing an ice-cream flavored toothpaste - cool idea but do people really want it?</li>
	<li>Patience Test: R&amp;D can be like watching paint dry. Sometimes years go by with no returns.</li>
	<li>Ethical Dilemmas: Should we really be testing that new lipstick on bunnies? 🐰</li>
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🌟 Key Takeaway: R&amp;D is the heart of innovation. It&#39;s thrilling but not without its challenges. Think of it as the exciting roller-coaster ride of the business world! 🌟

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Remember, every great product you adore, from your smartphone to that lifesaving medicine, began as a simple idea in R&amp;D. Who knows, maybe one day, you&rsquo;ll be behind such an idea!

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Happy Studying! 🌠📚🎈

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