Opportunity costs represent costs that can be reduced by effective management of operations.

Opportunity Costs

The value of the next best alternative that is foregone as a result of making a decision, used in evaluating the relative cost of different choices.

Effective Management

Effective Management involves the process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources and activities efficiently and effectively towards achieving organizational goals.

Operations

The day-to-day activities required for a business to produce goods or services and run smoothly.