PMI-PMP Preparation || What are basic differences between a 'PROJECT' and an 'OPERATION'

Here are few basic differences between PROJECT and OPERATION :-

1. PROJECTs are TEMPORARY

OPERATIONs are ONGOING.

2. PROJECT are UNIQUE

OPERATION works on a STANDARD product

3. PROJECT has definite START and END dates

OPERATIONs are INDEFINITE.

4. PROJECT usually comprises of HETEROGENEOUS-TEAMS

OPERATION comprises of HOMOGENEOUS-TEAMS

By Heterogeneous we mean a team having members attaining different skill-sets.